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1. 1. Waste Analysis on a Production Line - A Case Study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

   Author : Sanna Treptow; Déspina Karida; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable manufacturing systems; Sustainable production; Lean production; Just in Time Production JiT ; Kanban; Waste; Environmental Value Stream Mapping EVSM ; Production Performance Matrix PPM ; Key Performance Index KPI ; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study aims to assist Swedish company Clemondo AB in reducing waste in production, where the goal is to determine where waste appears as well as make suggestions for potential improvements, which are presented as Key Performance Indices (KPIs) and minimized manufacturing costs. Citation chaining is used to retrieve extant literature, while other productions and process-related information are gathered through observations and discussions. READ MORE

3. 2. Littering behaviors and communication: The case of Strängnäs municipality, Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Desirée Halvarsson Amberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable development; Cognitive Dissonance; Litter; Pro-Environmental Behaviors; Social Norms; Social Practice Theory;

   Abstract : Consumption of everyday products is an unintentional behavior most individuals act out without thinking of it. These products can end up as litter discarded in nature. Littering is an important field to study in order to achieve a sustainable future. READ MORE

4. 3. Validation of a cat activity monitor

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Daria Ketrzynska; [2023]
   Keywords : accelerometer-based activity monitor; activity; physical activity; monitor collar; cat; feline; validation; diabetes; drinking; urination;

   Abstract : Early detection of diseases and injuries in animals is crucial for their health and well-being. Early diagnosis can be assisted by objective registration of different types of physical activities or behaviour patterns. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. The Influence of Pigment Additives on the Barrier Properties of Dispersion Coatings

   University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

   Author : Malin Eriksson; [2022]
   Keywords : dispersion coating; paper products; pigment; sustainable development; circular economy; Dispersionsbarriär; pappersprodukter; pigment; hållbar utveckling; cirkulär ekonomi;

   Abstract : Att minska plastavfall och uppmuntra återvinning har fått hög prioritet i många affärsverksamheter och olika typer av regleringar implementeras för att minska den negativa påverkan av plastanvändningen. Papper och kartong består i huvudsak av cellulosa som har många egenskaper som är essentiella för en hållbar ekonomi (t.ex. READ MORE