Essays about: "plastic pollution"

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1. 1. PLASTICS AND LOBBYIN G - lobby group success in the decision making phase of a policy

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Alexandra Bengtsson; [2023-11-09]
   Keywords : Key words: European Union; lobbying; lobbying success; environmental policy ; single use plastics.;

   Abstract : In June 2019 a new legislation was in place targeting plastic pollution in the EU, banning the 10 most found single use plastic products ( SUP: s ) found in the marine environment. This was an important legislation where the EU lobby groups , mainly the environmental and the industry groups were lobbying the decision makers . READ MORE

3. 2. Designing Behavioral Nudges for Increased Participation in Recycling as a Social Movement

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Raghdah Bankash; [2023]
   Keywords : Nudging Strategies; Interaction Design; Plastic Pollution; Behavioral Change; Behavioral Change Technology BCT ; Sustainable Behaviors; Sustainability; Society; Technology;

   Abstract : This thesis project is exploring and investigates the applications of different methods of reward and nudging strategies and their potential effect on motivating and directing people’s behavior to be more engaged in recycling as a social movement within the society of Saudi Arabia. By creating sustainable behaviors, we contribute to the solutions and help minimize the potential damage of plastic pollution. READ MORE

4. 3. Modelling the chemical recycling of plastic waste via pyrolysis and analysing integration with existing refinery infrastructure

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

   Author : Simon Dahl; [2023]
   Keywords : Pyrolysis; Recycling; Integration; Modelling; Simulation; Techno-economic; Plastic; Chemical engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Current plastic management is unsustainable as large amounts of plastic end up landfilled or in the ocean, necessitating an expansion of waste management infrastructure. Pyrolysis is a viable chemical recycling option, and in this report a pyrolysis model is constructed in Aspen Plus. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. Microplastics in Scanian wetlands : Sege river & Kävlinge river

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

   Author : Ludvig Stoltz; Pernilla Leijon; [2023]
   Keywords : plastic pollution; wetlands; microplastics; Scania; density separation; plastföroreningar; våtmarker; mikroplaster; Skåne; flotteringsmetod;

   Abstract : It is estimated that 75 million tons of plastics waste is currently in the ocean and expects to increase in line with plastic consumption. Plastic items in natural or aquatic environments are fragmented into smaller pieces called microplastics. Microplastics can enter rivers and lakes through sewage water to end up in wetlands where they sediment. READ MORE