Essays about: "water scarcity indicator"

Found 5 essays containing the words water scarcity indicator.

  1. 1. LCA Based Water Footprint Assessment for a White Shirt

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Raveena Muthukumar; [2020]
    Keywords : Water footprint; water scarcity indicator; LCA; organic cotton; reuse of shirt;

    Abstract : The white shirt is widely chosen attire by the people for its comfort and aesthetics. With rising population growth and demand for clothing, the production of white cotton shirts will be increased. The production of the white cotton shirt has various environmental impacts and also leads to water scarcity issues. READ MORE

  3. 2. Extending the water life cycle in rural South African households: the role and potential of water reuse solutions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Tshepiso Kwena Lehutjo; [2019]
    Keywords : greywater rural household technology; vattenförsörjningsteknik; avloppsteknik; water engineering; environmental engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Despite the issue of greywater management gaining more importance around the world, espe-cially in developing countries, it still remains a challenge in non-sewered areas of South Afri-ca. For a semi-arid country, reusing greywater on a household level has great potential as an alternative water source if done properly. READ MORE

  4. 3. Water purification with a biosand filter in Tanzania : A minor field study - Karagwe District, Tanzania

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Johanna Gjerstad Lindgren; Zarah Olivecrona; [2016]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In Karagwe district in northwest Tanzania, the non-governmental organisation Mavuno is working with water scarcity and drinking-water quality issues within the local community. Mavuno started a boarding school for girls in Chonyonyo village in the district in January 2016. READ MORE

  5. 4. Water Situation In China - Crisis Or Business As Usual?

    University essay from Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Elaine Leong; [2013]
    Keywords : water; water crisis; water pollution; China; Yangtze River; Yellow River; Huai River; Hai River; Tarim River; Pearl River; Falkenmark Water Scarcity Index; Global threats to human water security and river biodiversity; Physical and economic water scarcity index; Water stress indicator taking environmental water requirements into account; Heihe River; China s future water demand; China s water future;

    Abstract : Several studies indicates China is experiencing a water crisis, were several regions are suffering of severe water scarcity and rivers are heavily polluted. On the other hand, water is used inefficiently and wastefully: water use efficiency in the agriculture sector is only 40% and within industry, only 40% of the industrial wastewater is recycled. READ MORE

  6. 5. Water Situation In China - Crisis Or Business As Usual?

    University essay from Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Elaine Leong; [2013]
    Keywords : Water; China; Water crisis; Falkenmark Water Scarcity Index; Water stress; Physical and Economical Water Scarcity; Water Stress Indicator Taking Environmental Water Requirements Into Account; Map of Global Threats To Human Water Security And River Biodiversity; Climate change; Hai River; Huai River; Yellow River; Yangtze River; Pearl River; Liao River; Songhua River; Tarim River;

    Abstract : Several studies indicates China is experiencing a water crisis, were several regions are suffering of severe water scarcity and rivers are heavily polluted. On the other hand, water is used inefficiently and wastefully: water use efficiency in the agriculture sector is only 40% and within industry, only 40% of the industrial wastewater is recycled. READ MORE