Essays about: "materials impact on society"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 74 essays containing the words materials impact on society.

  1. 1. A Simulation-Based Decision Support Tool for Circularity : Remanufacturing of an Electric Machine Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Mayari Pérez Tay; [2023]
    Keywords : Simulation; remanufacturing; circular business; electric machine;

    Abstract : Over the last years, environmental concerns have grown regarding the pressure manufacturing activities exerts on natural resources. Many materials have been classified by the EU as scarce, rare earth elements found in magnets are amongst critical materials with high supply risk. READ MORE

  3. 2. Status Mapping of tank to grave management of Low-GWP refrigerants.

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

    Author : Sandra Parra Gimeno; [2023]
    Keywords : Refrigerant; Blends; Synthetic low-GWP refrigerant; Natural refrigerant; Global Warming Potential GWP ; Tank-to-grave; Interviews.; Köldmedier; Blandning; Globalt uppvärmningspotential GWP ; Låg-GWP köldmedier; Naturligt köldmedier; installation till destruktion; Intervjuer.;

    Abstract : Refrigeration plays a vital role today in various residential, commercial, and industrial processes, requiring refrigerants to facilitate the cooling or heating processes. Over time, refrigerants have undergone significant changes to meet technological, social, environmental, and economic needs. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainability and branding: : Sustainability and branding: An analysis of Nike and H&M`s CSRcommunication strategies”

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för kommunikation, kvalitetsteknik och informationssystem (2023-)

    Author : Josefine Sjöbom; [2023]
    Keywords : CSR; Nike; H M; strategisk kommunikation; hållbarhet;

    Abstract : Some of the most common threats in society today are climate change, struggling world economies and starving people. Today most consumers seek out sustainable products that are produced under fair conditions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Climate improved concrete structures : Possibilities in design and construction

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Dalia Attia; Steve Kiryakos; [2023]
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    Abstract : Concrete is an important material for building a sustainable society, serving as the foundation of modern infrastructure. Concrete’s widespread adoption in both commercial and residential construction projects can be attributed to its exceptional versatility, strength, durability, and long-lasting qualities. READ MORE

  6. 5. In-depth Analysis of the Presence of Aboriginals in National Politics : Political Predicament of Taiwanese Indigenous People

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Xuan Dong; [2023]
    Keywords : Indigenous people; Taiwanese; Aboriginals; Aboriginal identity; Recognition; Multiculturalism; Post colonialism; Representative democracy; Deliberative democracy;

    Abstract : Inspired by the barriers to social integration between aboriginals and non-indigenous people in Taiwan, as well as the limitations of representation and participation in national politics, and extending to turn deeply to aboriginal identity recognition and related movements, this dissertation adopts liberalism as grand background and takes scholarly scientific theory constructivism to illustrate the meanings and applicability of discourse analysis method in order to investigate textual materials notably official documents including the Constitution and Acts, press releases as well as academic articles about how those materials describe indigenous peoples. Additionally, through the deployment of practical theories such as (post) colonialism, multiculturalism, representative democracy and deliberative democracy to interpret social and political facts in Taiwan. READ MORE