Essays about: "low-impact living"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words low-impact living.

  1. 1. Disseminating Nature-based Thinking across Local and Global Networks : the case study of Turin (IT), CONEXUS (H2020, grant agreement n. 867564)

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Mariangela Pastorello; [2022]
    Keywords : Nature-based solutions; climate change adaptation strategies; urban planning; transformative learning; participatory communication; living labs; NBS projects; participatory governance; citizen science; European programmes;

    Abstract : Nature-based Solutions (NBS) are currently considered among the most effective tools available to city administrations and urban planners to tackle the negative effects of climate change.This umbrella concept comprises a large set of different low-impact technical solutions that are inspired/supported, or copied, from nature. READ MORE

  3. 2. Packaging for Plant-based protein diets - Exploring the requirements from the consumer and industry perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Revathi Saravana Kumar; [2021]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The sustainable production and consumption of foods is gaining traction and globally, it is believed that there is nutritional transitional taking place from animal-based protein to plant-based protein. Product requirements, supply chain conditions, and consumption patterns for animal-based proteins and plant-based proteins will vary. READ MORE

  4. 3. Framtidens klimatneutrala bostäder : en studie av bostadsbyggande aktörers syn på framtidens bostäder

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

    Author : Karin Alfredsson; [2021]
    Keywords : bostadsutveckling; klimatneutralitet; bostadsbranschen; klimatpåverkan; gröna bostäder; low-impact living; normer; stigberoende;

    Abstract : För att en hållbar framtid skall kunna uppnås är det mycket i samhället som behöver förändras, inte minst bostäder. Bostadsbranschen står idag för ungefär 20 procent av Sveriges totala utsläpp av växthusgaser och har således en påtaglig klimatpåverkan. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investigating and Improving Thermal Performance of Bhutanese Rammed Earth Dwellings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Matthijs Pieter Bernard van Jaarsveld; [2019]
    Keywords : Bhutan; Vernacular Architecture; Rammed Earth; Bio-based Materials; Additives; Material Properties; Thermal Conductivity; Mechanical Properties; Energy Performance; Thermal Comfort; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Traditionally Bhutanese buildings are built with rammed earth. These buildings have low insulation values and lack thermal comfort resulting in sub-zero temperatures inside the homes in colder regions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Influence of bio-coal ash respectively coal structure on coke production and coke quality

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Industriell miljö- och processteknik

    Author : Frida Bäck; [2019]
    Keywords : Bio-coke; bio-coal; leaching; coke quality; carbon structures; torrefied sawdust;

    Abstract : In recent years, the consequences of global warming have increased the discussion about the climate impact caused by humans and the fossil emissions. Sweden has decided to reduce the negative climate impact with a zero vision for the fossil carbon dioxide emissions in year 2045. READ MORE