Essays about: "second-hand products"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 39 essays containing the words second-hand products.

  1. 21. Environmental performance of kitchens – A case study of a Ballingslöv kitchen from a life cycle perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Annie Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : Kitchen; Life cycle assessment; Consumer behaviour; Tabletop; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Kitchens are an essential part of the interior design in buildings. With the increased focus on sustainability in the building industry it is therefore of interest to investigate the environmental performance of kitchens. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Recycling Barge - A research investigating recycling behaviours in Älvstaden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Minda Langmoen; Louise Thörn; [2019-07-02]
    Keywords : Recycling Behaviour; Barge; Sustainability; Bulky Waste; Reverse Logistics; Waste Management;

    Abstract : Title: The Recycling Barge. A research investigating recycling behaviours in Älvstaden. READ MORE

  4. 23. Sustainability assessment of composites in aero-engine components

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : Pauline Léonard; [2019]
    Keywords : Composites; composite; sustainability; sustainable; aero-engine; aero-engines; jet engine; aerospace; aircraft; aviation; environment; environmental; economic; social; titanium; aluminum;

    Abstract : Environmental issues such as climate change are leading to important sustainability challenges in the aerospace industry. Composites are light materials that are extensively used to replace metals and reduce the aircraft weight, the goal being to decrease the fuel consumption in flight and limit the emission of greenhouse gases. READ MORE

  5. 24. DENIM PRODUCTION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Neema Tindwa; [2019]
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    Abstract : The denim production has an environmental impact, in order to achieve the UN’s sustainability goal until year 2030, a lot has to change. During its early stages, denim production is highly water intensive and large amounts of pesticides are also used. Those two combined affects the biodiversity locally as well as the health of the farmers badly. READ MORE

  6. 25. End-of-life scenarios for bioplastic food and drinking packages : a study of Swedish bioplastic waste disposal habitsand environmental impacts

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Tilda Hansson; [2018]
    Keywords : bioplastic; biodegradable plastic; compostable plastic; biobased plastic; PLA; Bio-PET; consumer;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate real end-of-life scenarios for some of the most common bioplastics, such as PLA and Bio-PET, for food and drinking packages in Sweden and to evaluate some of the potential environmental consequences of these scenarios. Life Cycle Analysis often evaluate intended end-of-life scenarios for bio-plastic products, but this study used an explorative research method, gathering infor-mation of the conduction and habits of bioplastics to evaluate if these scenarios were the ones occurring. READ MORE