Essays about: "packaging waste"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 141 essays containing the words packaging waste.

  1. 1. The effects of weight-based waste tariff on recycling quantities

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Klara Holmgren; [2023]
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    Abstract : In this paper, I investigate households’ participation in recycling schemes given the pricing policy applied by the municipal waste management organisation. This study aims to provide insights into the effect financial incentive policy has on the recycling quantities of packaging materials. READ MORE

  3. 2. Environmental tool evaluation and databased benchmarking of sustainable packaging materials for Micvac technology

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Uvejs Preza; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainable packaging; ready meals; in-pack microwave pasteurization; evaluation tool; environmental impact; material investigation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In recent years, microwave applications in the food products have attracted increasing attention by the food packaging industry and the consumers due to their convenience, low energy and water usage and short processing time giving them a sustainable advantage over competing technologies. In-pack pasteurization represents one of the fastest developing technologies in preparing and delivering safe and high quality ready-to-eat meals. READ MORE

  4. 3. Kaolin-based coating colors with different rheological and water retention properties : Runnability on a lab-and pilot scale

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörs- och kemivetenskaper (from 2013)

    Author : Josefine Augustsson; [2023]
    Keywords : rheology; runnability; barrierperformance; multibarrier; nanoclay; Speswhite; Capim NP; viscosity; shear thinning; coating performance; reologi; körbarhet; barriärprestanda; multibarriär; nanolera; Speswhite; Capim NP; viskositet; skjuvförtunning; beläggningsprestanda;

    Abstract : Food packaging plays a crucial role in protecting and storing food to keep the products fresh and reduce waste. There is a need to increase the number of paper packages in the food industry to meet the growing demand. READ MORE

  5. 4. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Lola Sutton; Katerina Papa; [2023]
    Keywords : algae; edible packaging; carrageenan; cucumber; REL; oxidative stress; antioxidants; food engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE

  6. 5. Varnishing of Fiber-based Closures

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Nisha Sunil David; [2023]
    Keywords : Varnishing; fiber-based closures; water-based spray coating; packaging; repulpability ; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This research aims to investigate water-based varnishes and technologies to coat fiber-based closures to attain water barrier properties. To ensure recyclability the repulpability of coated and uncoated lids is tested. The research approach is exploratory. READ MORE