Essays about: "responsible consumption"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 216 essays containing the words responsible consumption.

  1. 11. An assessment of circular economy measures in the construction value chain for offshore wind turbines

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggproduktion

    Author : Therése Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Construction value chain; Wind energy; Offshore wind turbine; Offshore wind farm; Design; Manufacturing; Construction; Operation and maintenance; End of life; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The construction sector is responsible for high energy consumption and large emissions of carbon dioxide, which is strongly linked to building materials. Within the European Union, the construction sector generates more than a third of all waste and circular economy is considered as a suitable approach to tackle these challenges. READ MORE

  2. 12. Techno-economic analysis of large-scale production of e-methanol, via CO2- hydrogenation, in Power-to-X

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Jonathan Ahlbäck Ikonen; [2023]
    Keywords : Power-to-X; E-methanol; Hydrogen Production; CO2-hydrogenation; Methanol Synthesis; Decarbonisation; Chemical Engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Global levels of carbon emissions are constantly rising causing irreversible damages to ecosystems. The heavy transport sector and the industrial sector are responsible for large amounts of the emissions on a yearly basis. READ MORE

  3. 13. RE+: A permaculture approach to regenerate Gastelyckan through urban design and urban farming

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

    Author : Matheus Simon dos Santos; [2023]
    Keywords : Permaculture; Sustainable Urban Design; Urban farming; Regenerative Urban Design; Regenerative agriculture; Sustainability; Sustainable Lifestyle; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The global food system is facing significant challenges, for example, Sweden is a big partner of the European Union in terms of imported and exported food, like many countries in the world, Sweden depends on other countries for food production. In addition to it, the agriculture industry is responsible for 26% of greenhouse gas emissions in the world, due to the transportation of food, use of land, livestock and farming. READ MORE

  4. 14. Taking Flight Towards a Greener Future: Steps Airlines Can Take to Reduce Emissions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Trafikflyghögskolan

    Author : Rabin Kronold; Mikael Nyström; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Aviation; Management; Emissions; Carbon footprint; Ground and aircraft operation; Fuel consumption; Contrails; Aircraft-Induced Clouds; Greenhouse gas emissions; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; FLYL01; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: For decades, aviation has been an important part of society and with its growth comes the increased environmental impact and the challenge to reduce this adversary effect and move towards sustainability. Objective: Find out how airlines can reduce their emissions and become more sustainable. READ MORE

  5. 15. Towards more sustainable dietary choices: Strategies for change in the context of Lucerne, Switzerland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : André Wismer; [2023]
    Keywords : consumer behaviour; food system; dietary choices; meat intake; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Switzerland's current food system is unsustainable and responsible for 25% of the country's environmental footprint. Half of the greenhouse gas emissions from the Swiss food system are caused by meat and dairy consumption. READ MORE