Essays about: "positive effects of recycling"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words positive effects of recycling.

  1. 1. Relevant Factors on the Standardization of Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) Aimed for Recycling and Corresponding Influence on Innovation

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Aliro Cofre Osses; José Luis Bechara Bechara; [2022]
    Keywords : LIB; Lithium-Ion Batteries; Innovation; Standardization; Sustainability; Recycling; Circular Economy;

    Abstract : Abstract Background:  Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been identified as a sustainable alternative to reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. EV sales are starting to reach significant numbers. Subsequently, the demand for Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs), a key component in EVs, has increased. READ MORE

  3. 2. Flow pattern analysis of a Surface Flow Constructed Wetland : Treating surface runoff and landfill leachate water from the Löt waste management site

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Max-Bernhard Alm; [2020]
    Keywords : Surface flow constructed wetland; flow pattern analysis; numerical model;

    Abstract : The waste management and recycling company, Söderhalls Renhållningsverk (SÖRAB) have constructed a surface flow wetland in order to treat surface runoff from the waste management site, Löt. The contaminated water passes several treatment steps until it reaches the wetland and a subsequent soil infiltration step. READ MORE

  4. 3. On the Mechanical Recycling of Woven Fabrics : Improving the Reusable Fibre Yield of Mechanical Methods

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad materialvetenskap

    Author : Ludvig Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : Textile; fabric; textiles; fabrics; mechanical; recycling; woven; weave; yarn; cotton; twill; satin; diamond; Textil; textilie; textilier; väv; garn; återvinning; mekanisk;

    Abstract : This master thesis studies the recycling prospects of textiles. The textile industry contributes negatively to the global environmentthrough the release of greenhouse gases and consumption of resources. In order to achieve a circular textile industry, textiles must be recyclable by both chemical and mechanical means. READ MORE

  5. 4. The weight-based tariff and recycling of cans and PET-bottles : a study of behavioral spillovers in the context of waste sorting and recycling

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Linda Skogström; [2019]
    Keywords : behavioral spillovers; cans; deposit; economics; panel data; PET-bottles; recycling; waste; waste sorting; weight-based tariff;

    Abstract : The aim of this paper is to investigate whether the weight-based tariff, which was introduced in nine municipalities between 2007-2017 to increase waste sorting and collection of household waste for recycling, had a behavioral spillover effect. To estimate the spillover effect, I examine whether the weight-based tariff had an effect on the recycling of cans and PET-bottles in the Swedish deposit recycling system. READ MORE

  6. 5. Impact of fly specific bacteria on fly larvae composting

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Kristina Lundgren; [2019]
    Keywords : Fly larvae composting; Black soldier fly; Hermetia illuciens; BSF bacteria; Organic waste; Nutrient recycling; Eco-technology; Fluglarvskompostering; Amerikansk vapenfluga; Hermetia Illuciens; BSF bakterier; Organiskt avfall; Näringsåterföring; Grön teknik;

    Abstract : About one third of all edible food is wasted globally each year. This calls for improvements in resource and waste management. An interesting solution for organic waste is fly larvae composting, which both produces protein in the form of larvae and a nutrient rich residue. READ MORE