Essays about: "plastics sweden"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 essays containing the words plastics sweden.

  1. 1. Fungi as a potential solution to microplastic pollution: A qualitative study examining the opportunities and obstacles of implementing mycoremediation in Swedish agricultural soils from a perspective of ecological sustainability

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Julia Zajac; [2023-11-08]
    Keywords : mycoremediation; ecological sustainability; sustainable development; microplastics; fungi;

    Abstract : The world is facing microplastic pollution in almost all areas, as a result of increased manufacture and use of plastics in recent years. One of the most highly polluted environments are agricultural soils, which are estimated to contain up to 14 percent of all microplastic pollution. Few effective methods exist to solve this problem. READ MORE

  3. 2. Valorising spent coffee grounds : An assessment of possibilities in the municipality of Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Emma Westling; [2023]
    Keywords : Food waste hierarchy; spent coffee grounds; circular economy; economic assessments; waste valorisation; Matavfallshierarki; Kaffesump; Cirkulär ekonomi; ekonomisk bedömning; avfallsvalorisering;

    Abstract : Circular economy is an economic model that is gaining more and more attention, themodel aims to close production chains by recirculate waste into the system as newraw material. Spent coffee grounds are a waste that has great potential to becomenew products since the spent coffee ground contains many valuable substances suchas polysaccharides, polyphenols, and lipids. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mikroplaster i damm från ridunderlag - pilotstudie

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Niklas Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : fibersand; underlag; häst; nedbrytning;

    Abstract : Ridsporten är en av de största ungdomsidrotterna inom Sverige. År 2018 beräknades det att cirka 5 miljoner ridtimmar genomförs på landets ridskolor årligen. På grund av Sveriges klimat spenderas mycket av denna tid inom ridhus. READ MORE

  5. 4. Dielectric properties of ion-exchanged electrotechnical insulation papers : A study on the properties of novel papers

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Dan Selsmark; [2023]
    Keywords : Paper insulation; Frequency Domain Spectroscopy; Dielectric response; Karl Fischer titration; Dielectrics; Pappersisolering; Frekvensdomänsspektroskopi; Dielektrisk respons; Karl Fischer titrering; Dielektrika;

    Abstract : Electrical insulation papers are a widely used group of papers in insulation applications and has been used for more than 100 years. Common applications include use as the dielectric medium in capacitors and insulation material in cables, bushings and transformers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Prevention of Environmental and Health Issues due to Spread of Glitter Particles

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Yasser Hajjouz; Naret Jasim; [2023]
    Keywords : Glitter particles; Sustainability; Design Thinking; Biomimicry; Adherence;

    Abstract : Plastics are known to cause plenty of problems for the environment such as sewerage water,birds, marine life and even human health issues. Normally the cause for such small particles tobe such a huge problem lies in the adversity of collecting it after the use phase. READ MORE