Essays about: "landfill"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 185 essays containing the word landfill.
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21. THE NEW 'GOOD': Exploring a new urban lifestyle that would ensure us with a resilient future in central Stavanger, Norway
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : We want to have a good life! In fact, this is the core of urbanism and the reason why we keep building and constantly improving our cities. The ideal of how we wanted to live has changed through the time and developed into a form many people are satisfied with. But there is so much behind us living this ‘good life’. READ MORE
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22. The potential for Binding PFAS Using Biochar and Phytoremediation
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : PFAS is a group of long-lasting chemicals with multiple known toxicological effects which has been found everywhere in nature. One of the possible source points of PFAS is via landfill through leachate leaving the area. It is therefore important to investigate and implementing remediation techniques to reduce the contamination risk. READ MORE
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23. A Pre-Assessment related to Refractory Waste Management in Sweden : Pre-study of the performance of MgO-C bricks made from recycled MgO-C refractory materials for use in steel production
University essay from KTH/MaterialvetenskapAbstract : Steel industries consume refractory materials on a large scale. High temperature resistant refractory materials are essential for linings of the steelmaking vessels, to protect them from corrosive environments, high temperatures, molten steels and slags during transportation and steelmaking operations. READ MORE
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24. Generating Design Improvements Using Circularity Indicators : A case study on how to measure, increase and evaluate the circularity of a fully automated coffee machine
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknikAbstract : This thesis presents how circularity indicators successfully can be used to generate concrete design improvements for commercial machines with the aim of making them better adapted to the Circular Economy. By using a methodology based on workshops, assessment of circular maturity from BS8001:2017- Framework for implementing the principles of the circular economy in organizations – guide, and use of the circularity indicator Circularity Measurement Toolkit (CMT) a fully automated coffee machine became 4 percent improved in the circular performance and an 80 percent landfill waste reduction was achieved. READ MORE
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25. Vulnerability assessment of groundwater pollution in the vicinity of a landfill in Nigeria
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Malfunctioning landfills are a globally sprawled problem. The Olusosun landfill in Lagos, Nigeria is not an exception. It is located in the middle of the city, nearby groundwater resources used to supply drinking water for the inhabitants in Lagos. READ MORE
