Essays about: "recycling of plastic"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 132 essays containing the words recycling of plastic.

  1. 11. 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. 12. Quality Assurance of Recycled HDPE in the Plastic Packaging Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Tora Abrahamsson; Juliana Kalling; [2023]
    Keywords : Thermoforming; Plastics; Recycling; Packaging Industry; HDPE; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The recycling of plastic has the potential to support circular material use, thus decreasing the need for virgin plastics. However, there is an existing issue with assuring quality of recycled plastic materials, causing finished products to perform with poorer properties and unexpected deviations. READ MORE

  4. 13. Mapping and analysing the current waste paper recycling system in Europe for a new fiber-based packaging material

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Hande Seker Cakal; [2023]
    Keywords : Separate waste collection; material recovery; material recycling; extended producer responsibility; fiber-based cushioning packaging; Separat avfallsinsamling; materialåtervinning; utökat producentansvar; fiberbaserad dämpningsförpackning;

    Abstract : Fiber-based packaging has emerged as an alternative to plastic packaging, driven by concerns regarding environmental impact and excessive usage of plastic. In response to market trends favouring circular packaging solutions, Stora Enso is preparing to introduce Papira, an innovative fiber-based cushioning packaging material, in Europe. READ MORE

  5. 14. Investigation of acidic chemical recycling of poly(acetal-ester)s

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntes

    Author : Saga Vesterbacka; [2023]
    Keywords : Poly actetal-ester s; Chemical plastic recycling; Hydrolysis; Acidic degradation; Akestra; PHVT; Re-polymerization; Polymer technology; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Plastic recycling is a very relevant topic from both environmental and economic viewpoints. Chemical plastic recycling is a logical solution to the plastic problems, which shows the potential to reduce plastic waste and carbon emissions from burning the plastics. READ MORE

  6. 15. Automatic Recycling Sorting Unit: A platform designed to sort glass, plastic and metal

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Anni Li; Agnes Agåker Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Mechatronics; Recycling; Inductive sensor; Capacitive sensor; Loadcell; Mekatronik; Återvinning; Induktivsensor; Kapacitivsensor; Viktcell;

    Abstract : This report describes the design and construction of a tilting platform for sorting household waste, limited to plastic, glass, and metal. The platform utilizes a capacitive sensor to identify if an object is placed on the platform, an inductive sensor to detect metal, and a load cell to differentiate between plastic and glass based on their weight difference. READ MORE