Essays about: "plastic littering"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words plastic littering.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. 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

  4. 3. Biodegradation Experiments of Polymeric Materials: Monitoring and Analysis

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Sini Ojala; [2021]
    Keywords : Biodegradation; Composting; Differential scanning calorimetry DSC ; Fourier Transform Infra-Red FTIR spectroscopy; Natural Environment; Open environment; Tensile test; Biologisk nedbrytning; Differential skannings kalorimetri DSK ; Dragprovning; Fourier Transformer Infra-Röd FTIR spektroskopi; Kompostering; Naturlig miljö; Öppen miljö;

    Abstract : Plastskräp har blivit ett global problem på grund av nedskräpning och otillräcklig avfallshantering. Användning av biologiskt nedbrytbart material kan underlätta problemet, även om det inte är en universallösning. READ MORE

  5. 4. The relation between food shelf-life and environmental impact of different plastic packaging alternatives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Federica De Agostini; [2021]
    Keywords : Barrier properties; evaluation of environmental impact; food packaging; plastics materials; simplified LCA.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The attention to the environmental impact of plastics materials used in food packaging has produced several studies in the last decade and consumers have started wondering about the utility and the functions of food packaging. In fact, the use and the production of plastic polymers cause pollution due to the disposal and to the CO2 emission. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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