Essays about: "littering"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 37 essays containing the word littering.

1. 16. Characterization of microplastics in storm water in Örebro, Sweden

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Isabelle Karlsson Sjögren; [2020]
   Keywords : Chemical characterization; microplastic; pollution; storm water; visual characterization;

   Abstract : Microplastic is a widespread pollutant in marine and fresh water systems. A major pathway by which microplastics end up in these systems is via storm water. Storm water is generated as precipitation drain off of impenetrable surfaces like paving. READ MORE

3. 17. Circular economy and degrowth perspectives on plastic collection and recycling on Bali

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Elin Henriksson; [2020]
   Keywords : Circular economy; degrowth; plastic waste; littering; recycling; pick analysis; social enterprise. Cirkulär ekonomi; nerväxt; plastavfall; nedskräpning; återvinning; plockanalys; social företagsverksamhet.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This thesis studies plastic littering, collection and recycling on Bali in Indonesia. Due to unsound waste management systems, low awareness and few incentives for collection, plastic waste has the tendency to leak to the environment, where it pollutes land and water, and poses a threat to wildlife and human health. READ MORE

4. 18. Development and Evaluation of a Sustainable Paper Straw Wrap:A Packaging Design Project for Tetra Pak

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Elif Tiryakioglu; [2020]
   Keywords : Packaging development; design for sustainability; design for accessibility; design for littering prevention; packaging source reduction; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The increasing quantity of disposal of single-use items has become one of the important causes of waste accumulation. Today, littering of packaging waste has many severe effects on the environment. As the EU has reported, curbing littering is a complex issue that needs to be tackled. READ MORE

5. 19. Adoption of Sustainable Packaging Solutions for the Fish Industry : A case study on a corrugated cardboard packaging solution for fresh fish

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

   Author : Andreas Kopp; Robin Falconer; [2020]
   Keywords : Fish industry; sustainable packaging; EPS; corrugated cardboard; diffusion of innovation; innovation adoption; sustainability; Fiskindustrin; hållbara förpackningar; EPS; wellpapp; innovationsspridning; innovationsadoption; hållbarhet;

   Abstract : The rapid development of plastic production the last couple of decades has led to extensive use of plastic products and vast problems with littering, waste management and exploitation of natural resources. Due to the cheap and easy production of plastics, the world’s population has extended the limit of acceptable usage. READ MORE

6. 20. Identification of Key Activities Contributing to Macro Plastic Waste Flows on the Shoreline of Koh Chang, Thailand : A Quantification of Macroplastic Waste Items

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Anita Tarus; Elea Juell-Skielse; [2019]
   Keywords : marine macroplastic waste; material flow analysis; Thailand; Andaman sea;

   Abstract : Sustainable development is vital in order for Thailand to continue to develop as in previous years. However, sustainable development cannot be achieved if the amount of macroplastic littering into the oceans does not decrease. READ MORE