Essays about: "improper waste management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words improper waste management.

1. 1. Information Flow in Reuse Prospects of Construction Materials : Analysis of information flow in the Swedish construction industry

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Rahul Chandran; Neha Joseph; [2023]
   Keywords : Reuse; Information Flow; Construction and demolition waste; Sustainability; Construction network;

   Abstract : Efficient management of construction and demolition components is crucial for the sustainability of the environment, society, and economy. Reusing construction materials is an effective way to reduce construction debris. However, reuse is hurdled due to different factors, and one of the leading causes of these factors is improper information flow. READ MORE

3. 2. Sources of ocean plastic pollution and pathways to develop sustainable plastic use : A Minor Field Study conducted in Cape Town, South Africa

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Alma Hammarberg; Agnes Ritzer; [2023]
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   Abstract : Plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental issue worldwide, affecting coastal areas and marine ecosystems. This study focuses on the extent and consequences of plastic waste in Cape Town, aiming to provide insights into its sources, distribution, and potential mitigation strategies. READ MORE

4. 3. Determination of semi-aerobic landfill suitability in tropical developing countries using land surface temperature : A case study of an unmanaged open dump in transition in Yangon City region, Myanmar

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

   Author : Václav Pánek; [2022]
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   Abstract : Population growth rate increases rapidly, which reflects on Municipal Solid Waste(MSW) generation rates and the accumulation in unmanaged open dumps and landfills in developing countries. Consequences of improper MSW management and treatment are not only local or regional but global since Methane (CH4) emissions are responsible for a notable part of the total anthropogenic CH4 emissions. READ MORE

5. 4. Relevant Factors on the Standardization of Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) Aimed for Recycling and Corresponding Influence on Innovation

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Aliro Cofre Osses; José Luis Bechara Bechara; [2022]
   Keywords : LIB; Lithium-Ion Batteries; Innovation; Standardization; Sustainability; Recycling; Circular Economy;

   Abstract : Abstract Background:  Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been identified as a sustainable alternative to reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. EV sales are starting to reach significant numbers. Subsequently, the demand for Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs), a key component in EVs, has increased. READ MORE

6. 5. Tribolysis : – Reaction of Aromatic Halides for Potential Dehalogenation

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

   Author : Oluwaseunnla P. Adelusi; [2022]
   Keywords : Tribolysis; Tribology; Mechanochemical Processing; Dehalogenation; Dechlorination; Remediation; Persistent Organic Pollutants; POPs; Polychlorinated biphenyls; PCBs; Dichlorotoluene ;

   Abstract : Out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015, chemicals and waste management are obtainable under six. Improper and unsafe disposal of toxic chemicals into the environment affects life below water (SDG 14), human health and well-being (SDG 7), and clean water and sanitation (SDG 6). READ MORE