Essays about: "the process of consumption in life transition."

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  1. 1. Sustainable Best Practices in Electronic Sector : Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Industry

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Michelle Julius; [2023]
    Keywords : Printed Circuit Board industry; Circular Economy; Sustainability; Implementation; Sweden;

    Abstract : Environmental issues related to the Electronic and Electrical Equipment industry lead companies to consider a new sustainability model to decouple economic growth from resource consumption and waste generation. A significant body of literature focuses on materials and process innovation in the field of Printed Circuit Board (PCB), simultaneously limited attention has been given to industry practices and circular economy strategies. READ MORE

  3. 2. An Environmental (LCA) and economic assessment (LCC) of on-farm and centralized alternatives for biogas production for two Swedish farms in Götene

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Abdelali Ouakrim; [2023]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; LCA; life cycle costing; LCC; biogas; animal manure; biogas production; co-digestion;

    Abstract : Biogas production through anaerobic digestion is an important part towards the achievement of a bio-based and circular economy in Sweden. In fact, Swedish government proposed a strategy suggesting that biogas production should be increased from 2 TWh today to 7 TWh by 2030. READ MORE

  4. 3. Towards low carbon buildings: A case study in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Huynh Tuan Tran; Victor-Antoine Delorme; [2023]
    Keywords : Life cycle assessment; Environmental impact of building materials; Carbon neutrality; Biobased material; Biochar; Cross Laminated Timber; Biogenic carbon; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study comprehensively evaluated the global warming potential of an office building in a newly built Scandinavian neighbourhood seeking to reach sustainability. The primary objective of the research was to support the city authorities of Helsingborg by providing valuable insights into actual carbon emissions at the building level and proposing measures to minimize these emissions to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. READ MORE

  5. 4. Understanding the potential future capacity of distributing green steel solutions - current knowledge and future challenges

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för biologi och miljö (BOM)

    Author : Heba Alwan; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon dioxide CO2 ; greenhouse gas GHG emissions; Steelmaking fossil-free; direct hydrogen reduction; Sustainability transitions.;

    Abstract : Transitioning from the conventional steel process to a direct hydrogen reduction process in the steel industry is a significant step towards reducing carbon dioxide emissions and achieving greater sustainability. The process involves using hydrogen gas as a reducing agent instead of carbon to remove oxygen from the iron ore. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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