Essays about: "recycling"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 488 essays containing the word recycling.

  1. 1. Increasing the use of recycled textiles through business models and policies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Nikki Kelderman; [2019]
    Keywords : Post-consumer textile recycling; circular clothing system; circular business models; business model innovation; policy instruments; extended producer responsibility; recycled textiles.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The current textile industry is among the most polluting industries and actions should be taken to decrease these negative impacts. One issue that should be addressed is the increasing amount of textile waste. Post-consumer textiles are often incinerated or downcycled due to many factors. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring EV Battery Secondary Life Business models and Reverse Logistic perspectives

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik; Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Felix Vu; Melanie Rahic; [2019]
    Keywords : Battery pack; Battery secondary use; Business model; Reverse logistic; ESS; Remanufacturing; Battery repurposing; re-use; Battery second life economic analysis;

    Abstract :  In connection to the increasing awareness of vehicles and its impact on the environment, the interest in the electric vehicle market has shown a significant growth in the recent years. According to forecasts, it is also projected to increase further in the future. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impacts of Cross-Laminated Timber

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggproduktion

    Author : Emma Svensson; David Panojevic; [2019]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; Cross-laminated timber; Miljöbyggnad; DGNB; Environmental impact; End of life; Circular economy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Negative environmental impacts generated by new buildings and the built environment needs to be reduced in order to contribute to mitigation of anthropogenic global warming. Sustainable building certifications such as Miljöbyggnad and DGNB was introduced as a measure to transition into more sustainable buildings. READ MORE

  5. 4. Recycling Identity and Culture - Identity (Re)construction and Belonging in the Iraqi Community in the South of Sweden

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Kultur och samhälle

    Author : Ameer Sahib Kadhim Al-Bdairi; [2019]
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    Abstract : Abstract The concept of identity has become a vital part of the lives of immigrants. The aim of this thesis is to gain in-depth knowledge of how individuals of the Iraqi community construct their identity and sense of belonging in Sweden and how they relate to their ‘culture’ of origin. 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