Essays about: "recycling of urban waste"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 essays containing the words recycling of urban waste.

  1. 1. Changing everyday waste sorting practices : a qualitative study of the relation between organisational strategic communication and everyday waste sorting practices in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Emilia Hultman; [2023]
    Keywords : Strategic communication; social practice theory; environmental communication; waste sorting practices; municipal waste management; social change;

    Abstract : All EU member states are supposed to meet the EU goals for material recycling of consumer packaging waste. Despite having established systems for collection of packaging waste and recycling processes, Sweden has not been able to reach these goals. READ MORE

  3. 2. Trädens växtplats i staden : jämförelse mellan två växtbäddsystem med fokus på konstruktion och tillväxt

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Johanna Pantulin Nordlund; [2023]
    Keywords : stadsträd; klimatanpassning; markförhållanden; strukturell jord; skelettjord; Stockholm; strukturella system; plastceller; växtceller; Milford;

    Abstract : Extrema väderförhållanden blir allt vanligare på grund av klimatförändringarna vilket leder till ökade risker för värmeböljor, skyfall och torka. Samtidigt växer världens städer och fler människor flyttar in till mer urbana miljöer. För att klara ett förändrat klimat behöver städerna anpassas. READ MORE

  4. 3. Potential for Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal in an activated sludge system for greywater

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Mehrzad Ghassemi; [2022]
    Keywords : Greywater; EBPR; Phosphorus; Biological treatment; Water and environmental engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : As the world's population grows, concerns about water scarcity and rising pollution such as phosphorus and nitrogen have increased significantly. Greywater has been considered by researchers as an ideal alternative to fresh water for decades, and several projects have been implemented to treat and recycle it for various reuse purposes. READ MORE

  5. 4. Pneumatic Underground Waste Management System : A Technological Innovation System Analysis

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Shashank Jagadeesha; Darshan Venkatesh; [2022]
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    Abstract : Most of the urban areas face solid waste management issues due to the constantly rising population. The functional component of trash collection comprises not only the collection of solid waste and recyclables but also the transportation of the waste in vehicles to recycling/dumping centers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Flux/ Lux: Modulating Light through Adaptive Reuse

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

    Author : Isabella Robino; [2022]
    Keywords : glass recycling; module; urban recycling; adaptive reuse; refraction; experiential architecture; spatial recovery; recycling lab; catadores; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : How can we produce structural color through generative design to enhance the effects of natural light and refractive materials in urban recycling? This thesis explores how form be assembled to fabricate an ephemeral construction of volume and color. The objective of this research is to develop a system of glass modules that produce an immersive experience of light that transforms our spatial perception of the Trapiche Barnabé in Salvador, Brazil. READ MORE