Essays about: "klimatavtryck"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 25 essays containing the word klimatavtryck.

  1. 16. Life Cycle Assessment of Minced Bream : A case study performed in collaboration with Axfoundation

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Katja Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; LCA; Bream; Abramis brama; Minced bream; Carp cyprinids; Sustainable protein; Livscykelanalys; LCA; Braxen; Abramis brama; Braxenfärs; Karpfiskar; Hållbart protein;

    Abstract : The need for more sustainable protein sources is growing globally due to the significant climate impact from the food system and the estimated population growth. Although vegetarian protein sources have been proven to be sustainable alternatives, there may exist additional resources that currently are not utilized but potentially could contribute as sustainable protein sources. READ MORE

  3. 17. The carbon footprint caused by the oversizing of building service systems : A case study of an NHS Hospital

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Maria Hein; [2020]
    Keywords : Design; dimensioning; heating; cooling; boiler; chiller; pump; energy performance; environmental impact; mitigation strategy;

    Abstract : Energy usage in buildings is a main contributor to CO2 emissions and in order for the EU to reach the 2050 goal of carbon-neutrality, there is a great need to improve the energy efficiency in buildings, particularly commercial buildings that often are substantially overdesigned. Excess margins in the design process of building services result in an oversizing of these systems which has great environmental impacts, divided up as the operational and embodied carbon footprints. READ MORE

  4. 18. Evaluating User Engagement and Usability in an IT Sustainability Impact Assessment Tool : A Qualitative Study with IT Procurement Officers

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : David Nylander; [2020]
    Keywords : UX; User Centered Design; Usability; User engagement; Sustainability; Qualitative study; IT Procurement; IT Procurement Officers; IT Procurement Assessment Tool;

    Abstract : As electronic waste and unsustainable Information- and communication product consumption is a growing global problem, more effective tools are required for people and businesses to measure and improve their social and environmental impacts. The Agenda 2030 plan for sustainable development addresses this issue and calls for proper and safer treatment of material extraction, recycling and disposal. READ MORE

  5. 19. Hur grönt är ett stadsträd? : ett stadsträds klimatavtryck ur ett livscykelperspektiv

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Erik Lind; [2020]
    Keywords : klimatavtryck; stadsträd; livscykelanalys; LCA; växthusgasutsläpp; koldioxidupptag; kolförråd; kolsänka; Salix alba; Quercus rubra; Pinus sylvestris; negativa utsläpp; klimatförändringar;

    Abstract : I uppsatsen undersöks vad plantering av ett enskilt stadsträd har för effekt på växthusgasbalansen. Ämnet undersöks genom litteraturstudie och livscykelanalys av plantering av E-plantor av trädarterna Salix alba, Quercus rubra och Pinus sylvestris i plantskolestorlek alléträd 30-35 med rotklump i öppen parkmark i Helsingborg, Stockholm och Umeå. READ MORE

  6. 20. Carbon footprint and energy use of transport in the supply chain of pulses for Swedish human consumption

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Emelie Sundin; [2020]
    Keywords : transport; pulses; carbon footprint; energy use;

    Abstract : Transport play a key role in the global economy. Through international trade characterized by large scale, long distances and complex distribution systems, consumers have access to a wide range of products from all over the world. READ MORE