Essays about: "recycling contamination"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words recycling contamination.

  1. 1. Plastic Waste to Plate : The Journey of Microplastic into Our Food System

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Krittanont Natthaporn; [2023]
    Keywords : Microplastic pollution; plastic contamination; in the food system; food security; human health risk; infographic; dining workshop;

    Abstract : Single-use plastic packaging waste is overflowing the Earth’s surface, releasing mi- croplastics that contaminate our food. This poses serious threats and concerns to food safety and security. The project aims to raise public awareness about the issue of microplastic con- tamination in the food system. READ MORE

  3. 2. Method development and screening of extractable organofluorine (EOF) and targeted PFAS analysis in food packaging materials

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Nora Larsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances PFAS ; Food packaging materials; Extractable organofluorine; Method development; Combustion ion chromatography; Targeted analysis;

    Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been manufactured and used in differentapplications for several decades, including food packaging materials. During the last 20 yearsthese compounds have been acknowledged as hazardous for humans and the environment, anddifferent regulations on PFAS have been established on both national and international levels. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. Recharge Center

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Lisa Fransson; [2020]
    Keywords : industry; architecture; mega-factory; landscape urbanism; urbanism; productive cities; lithium batteries; sports center; education center; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This thesis seeks to explore the potential of extracting amusement from the utilitarian, and propose a design that aims to connect a vast industrial site with its immediate surroundings and the city. By investigating the design of a battery recycling plant that is to be built in Skellefteå, the thesis draws upon an actual situation to address a real world problem. READ MORE

  6. 5. Towards Circular Economy : Wood ash management for biomass CHP plants in the UK

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Étienne Joseph Marcel Bastien; [2020]
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    Abstract : In response to climate change, the United Kingdom has committed to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To reach the set target, the Committee on Climate Change is planning a notable increase of bioenergy up to 15% in the national energy mix and thus an increase of the amount of ash produced. READ MORE