Essays about: "sustainable lifestyle"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 158 essays containing the words sustainable lifestyle.

1. 36. Next Generation Kettle : A Realisation of an Induction Cooktop Kettle with Automatic Deactivation

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Jennifer Li; Ida Östlund; [2021]
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   Abstract : In 2018 KTH alumni Frida Bylund and Linnea Kåwe investigated, on behalf of C3 Scandinavian lifestyle, a new way of boiling water on an induction cooktop. The idea was to develop an induction kettle that shuts itself off when the water reaches 100°C. READ MORE

3. 37. The gatekeepers of Moroccan cultural heritage : Amazigh women and the status quo

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Madisson Macdonald; [2021]
   Keywords : Berber women; Berber carpet weaving; cultural heritage preservation; rural gender norms; nomadic tourism; placemaking; authenticity; sustainable destination development;

   Abstract : This study aims to determine the role of Amazigh/Berber women in maintaining and preserving the cultural heritage of their people through carpet weaving, as well as how this tradition contributes to gender norms and tourism in rural Morocco. The research method consisted of conducting semi-structured interviews and a literature review of intangible cultural heritage preservation, traditional gender norms in rural areas, and nomadic tourism theories. READ MORE

4. 38. "As close as possible" - Sustainable Tourist Behaviour as Defined by Lifestyle Entrepreneurs : The Case of South-east Iceland

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Alexandra Klaudia Jakubčiaková; [2021]
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   Abstract : This thesis project studied how a tourism campaign using the tool of nudging can be created. The objectives of the research were to identify what sustainable practices do the lifestyle entrepreneurs in Iceland conduct, and on the contrary, which activities of tourists they perceive as unsustainable. READ MORE

5. 39. PERCEIVED MEANINGFUL LEISURE TIME AND EDUCATION : A sub-study of actions for sustainable education and health among youth

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Dill Robiya Parvin; [2021]
   Keywords : ACTION; adolescents; high school students; meaningful leisure activities; meaningful leisure; sports activities; socio-economic status; socio-ecological model.;

   Abstract : A higher level of education increases the chances of getting work, therefore, this can improve the socio-economic status and social position. Besides, higher education ensures improved health by providing fundamental health knowledge. READ MORE

6. 40. Designing for the Circular Consumer : A design tool for clothing companies to engage consumers in the circular textiles economy

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

   Author : Erika Thunstedt; Ina Obernosterer; [2021]
   Keywords : Circular economy; circular design; design research; research through design; interactive research; design thinking; circular behaviour; design for sustainable behaviour; design for circular behaviour; design for circular consumption; design for circular consumers; innovation; design;

   Abstract : The current prevailing take-make-waste economy has caused the global climate crisis, operating outside the Planetary Boundaries of our planet (Rockström et al., 2009), disrupting nature's balance and affecting all life on earth (WWF and Global Footprint Network, 2019). READ MORE