Essays about: "resource depletion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 84 essays containing the words resource depletion.

  1. 1. Closing loops, opening minds. The role of social capital for knowledge sharing relationships in circular value networks.

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Jacopo Angeloni; Isak Axelson; [2024]
    Keywords : Social capital; Knowledge sharing; Circular economy; Value networks; Glass recycling;

    Abstract : In the wake of the threats of climate change and natural resource depletion, an increasing number of companies are aligning their strategies and operations with the concept of the circular economy. The circular economy transition can be enabled by companies adopting novel circular business models, embracing collaboration and knowledge sharing between partners in broad circular value networks. READ MORE

  3. 2. Investigating the influence of the tidal regime on harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena distribution in Mount’s Bay, Cornwall

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Duncan Jones; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; Geographical Information Systems; GIS; Habitat Modelling; Harbour Porpoise; MaxEnt; Tidal Processes; Conservation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Investigating the influence of the tidal regime on harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena distribution in Mount’s Bay, Cornwall Abstract Unintentional by-catch in fishing gear is a significant cause of mortality of harbour porpoises in UK waters. Understanding the spatial distribution of harbour porpoises at fine scales and how this changes over time is essential when trying to understand where these lethal interactions might occur. READ MORE

  4. 3. The circular economy transition in Sweden: A study of institutional constraints

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Javiera Ortega Zepeda; [2023]
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    Abstract : The degradation of natural ecosystems, through biodiversity loss and resource depletion, has led to the emergence of circular economy (CE), a novel production model focused on circular flows of materials. Sweden, known for its progressive environmental policies, has since 2016 developed a circular economy policy in accordance with the European Union’s (EU) policies and its own initiative. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Role of Social Entrepreneurship in Promoting Sustainable Development and Addressing Environmental Challenges

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

    Author : Komal Chaudry; [2023]
    Keywords : Social enterepreneurship; sustainable development; environmental challenges;

    Abstract : This research focuses on how social entrepreneurs may help solve environmental problems and further sustainable development. It uses a quantitative method of analysis through a survey given to business majors in higher education. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sustainability and circularity metrics for EV batteries: Enabling circular economy strategy decision making and value communication

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Gunjan Kolhe; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability metrics; Circularity metrics; LIB CE strategies; Second life battery energy storage system; Product service system; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The increasing focus on lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in the context of electrification of transport sector has raised concerns about their high costs, resource and energy demands, environmental impact, and social supply chain risks. To address these challenges and maximize the value of LIBs throughout their lifecycle, circular economy (CE) strategies, such as reusing and repurposing, are being explored. READ MORE