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  1. 1. On becoming an organic farmer2.14.0.0 : An autoethnographic reflection2.14.0.0

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

    Author : Cliona Jane Lyle Bredius; [2024]
    Keywords : WWOOF; sustainable tourism; Gotland; autoethnography; agriculture;

    Abstract : This thesis explores how the Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) network may constitute a form of sustainable tourism on the Baltic Island of Gotland, Sweden. To do this, I narrate my own personal journey as a WWOOF volunteer trying to find my way as an organic farmer, in an autoethnographic account of my experience at Tjeldervik Gård during the spring and summer of 2023. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hotels in Sweden in the regard of green marketing

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Turismvetenskap

    Author : Elza Jakovele; [2023]
    Keywords : green marketing; hotels; Sweden; managers; discourse; sustainability;

    Abstract : Although marketing has been prevalent for many decades, the concept of green marketing remains relatively novel to both consumers and businesses. In the light of the evolving global climate, and escalating concerns regarding sustainability, businesses are compelled to explore new approaches. READ MORE

  4. 3. The modern folkhem

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Maritina Klaesson; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : ”Most of Sweden’s surface is covered by forest, 68 percent is woodland; the built-up and landscaped land does not make up more than 3 percent of Sweden’s total land area. About 50% of the forest land is made of pine (Pinus sylvestris), making it the most common tree species in the country’s forests. READ MORE

  5. 4. The role of umbrella organisations in facilitating sustainability transition - the diffusion of energy cooperatives and community-supported agriculture in Europe

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Kaya Feddersen; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability science; sustainability transition; collective diffusion; umbrella organizations; intermediary roles; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Umbrella organizations of grassroot innovations can play important roles in facilitating sustainability transitions. This thesis examines such roles by studying national and regional umbrella organizations of energy cooperatives and community-supported agriculture in Europe. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Loop Effect -A qualitative case-study on how self-reinforcing sensemaking processes can generate different CSR interpretations among employee groups in a born-sustainable organization

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : John Söderberg; Olle Wallberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Sensemaking; Corporate Social Responsibility; CSR; Micro-CSR;

    Abstract : In light of environmental, social, and economical challenges Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly relevant for businesses. However, CSR is a complex concept, which can make it difficult to implement. Employees play a vital role in this regard since they are the ones that are responsible for enacting CSR. READ MORE