Essays about: "vegan"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 82 essays containing the word vegan.

  1. 16. Carbon negative textiles issued from marine materials

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Gianluca Managò; [2022]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Marine materials are a potential new raw source for the production of organic and vegan leather and cushioning materials. Being a carbon sink, seaweed and marine plants like seagrass and seaweed farming activity could have a crucial role in the current environmental crisis for the absorption of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. READ MORE

  3. 17. The vegan underdog : An interview study about vegan men, masculinity and political potency

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Joakim Frank; [2021]
    Keywords : Veganism; Vegetarianism; Masculinity; Hegemonic masculinity; Ecofeminism; Intersectionality; Neo-liberalism;

    Abstract : Eating meat is an increasingly problematic social practice. It has devastating environmental effects; itends and exploits animals’ lives and as a social practice it is also connected to other oppressive systems.In our culture, meat is symbolically tied to manhood and the ideological system of carnism that supportsanimal exploitation. READ MORE

  4. 18. “Tis the season to be vegan” : Discursive identity formations and the discursive construction of veganism in the communication event #veganuary

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Saralie Sernhede; [2021]
    Keywords : Social media; veganism; Twitter; hashtag activism; CDA; lifestyle movements;

    Abstract : Offering contemporary insights into movement activities, this study explores the discursive identity formations and discursive constructions of veganism in the communication event #veganuary on Twitter. In a tentative attempt to understand #veganuary as a site of discursive and socio-cultural change, this study seeks to answer the research questions: (1) “What discursive identity formations take part in the semantic battle for the meaning of veganism in the communication event #veganuary on Twitter?”, (2) “How is veganism discursively constructed in the communication event #veganuary on Twitter?”, and (3) “How can we understand #veganuary on Twitter as a site of discursive and socio-cultural change?”. READ MORE

  5. 19. Investigation of Physical Stability of Baobab Pulp Emulsion – for Food Application

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Nguyen Tu Linh Lam; Shenghongyi Zhu; [2021]
    Keywords : baobab fruit pulp; emulsion physical stability; plant-based sauce; food technology; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : Background and objectives Baonaise is a novel plant-based savoury sauce. Baonaise sauce base (BSB) is produced from baobab fruit pulp. Creaming and phase separation were observed in Baonasie from previous studies at the company. READ MORE

  6. 20. Analysing the Consumption Motives of Plant-Based Food Alternatives: The underlying Benefit of Virtue Signalling

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Anika Albrecht; Svenja Lena Mauch; [2021]
    Keywords : vegan consumption; consumer behaviour; consumption motives; theory of planned behaviour; virtue signalling; vegan food alternatives; purchase intention; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Thesis Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the underlying motivations of consumers’ intentions to purchase vegan food alternatives. In doing so, the thesis specifically focuses on studying virtue signalling as an additional benefit to environmental protection, animal welfare, and personal health that motivates consumers to choose plant-based food alternatives. READ MORE