Essays about: "waste generation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 255 essays containing the words waste generation.
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1. An Analysis of E-Waste Collection Across Countries
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistikAbstract : In line with technological development, electronic waste has become the world's fastest-growing waste category, increasing three times faster than the world's population. Although e-waste legislation covers about 66% of the world's population, the global recycling rate for e-waste is only 20%. READ MORE
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2. Quantifying liquid food waste : levels of liquid coffee waste, its causes and barriers and drivers for quantification in the Swedish food service sector
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : Food waste is a waste of resources required throughout the entire supply chain, leading to environmental impacts that could have been avoided. Coffee has a relatively high environmental impact partially due to the high consumption. To identify levels and sources of food waste, and consequently prevent it, quantification is used. READ MORE
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3. Digital Dashboard for Enhanced Waste Management in the Stockholm Municipality : Bridging Data Insights and Sustainable Practices
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : The surging global trend in waste generation, currently surpassing 2 billion tons annually in cities,stands as a pressing concern amid escalating climate change threats. This master's thesis aims todesign a digital dashboard tailored to the needs of the Stockholm Municipality's waste managementsystem and its different stakeholders. READ MORE
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4. IMPLICATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG TO ALIGN WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S TARGET REGARDING CLIMATE NEUTRALITY BY 2045 - Scenarios and Consequences
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : It is widely acknowledged that one of the most significant global challenges of the 21 st century is climate change. In its Fifth Assessment Report (2014), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) described the present extent of the problem and the hazards involved, citing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities as the primary contributor to global warming since the mid-20th century. READ MORE
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5. “The Effects of Sensory Marketing in Physical Second-Hand Stores” : A qualitative study of how applying sensory marketing in a physical second-hand store can influence consumers to choose more sustainable options while shopping for apparel.
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)Abstract : The emergence of online stores specializing in fast fashion apparel has presented a significant challenge to brick-and-mortar stores and has had detrimental consequences for the environment. Consequently, it is essential for physical stores to stay informed about emerging trends in physical store design. READ MORE