Sökning: "waste prevention"

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  1. 1. ”There is a need for people who can provide a transition”: A case study of how educational activities empower actors to engage in a local transition of the waste system on Bornholm, Denmark

    Master-uppsats, Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Författare :Kathrine Gjesing Hansen; [2023]
    Nyckelord :socio-institutional transitions; Denmark; power; education; municipal waste management; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Sammanfattning : Sustainable waste management is a complex task within environmental governance, and municipalities play a key role in governing a transition of the waste system toward prevention and reuse. This calls for an enhanced understanding of local capacities for change, and therefore this thesis adopts a socio-institutional perspective on the power of actors to influence local transitions. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Exploring the Factors Driving Household Food Waste

    Master-uppsats, Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Författare :Khawari Vincent; Nashat Fadi; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Household food waste; prevention; awareness; consumer behavior;

    Sammanfattning : Food waste is a global concern with significant environmental, economic, and social implications. Despite efforts to address the issue, household-level food waste remains substantial, contributing to food insecurity and environmental degradation. LÄS MER

  4. 3. Prevention of Environmental and Health Issues due to Spread of Glitter Particles

    Uppsats för yrkesexamina på avancerad nivå, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Författare :Yasser Hajjouz; Naret Jasim; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Glitter particles; Sustainability; Design Thinking; Biomimicry; Adherence;

    Sammanfattning : Plastics are known to cause plenty of problems for the environment such as sewerage water,birds, marine life and even human health issues. Normally the cause for such small particles tobe such a huge problem lies in the adversity of collecting it after the use phase. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain

    Master-uppsats, Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Författare :Nathalie Garavito; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Behavioural causes; carbon footprint; causal mapping; mitigation strategies; prevention; root-cause analysis; take-back agreements;

    Sammanfattning : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. LÄS MER

  7. 5. En analys av avfallshanteringen på NOVA Lund

    Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Författare :Jakob Schyllert; [2022]
    Nyckelord :Köpcentra; avfallshantering; avfallshierarki; Lunds kommun; cirkulär ekonomi; plast; återvinning.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Sammanfattning : In this study an evaluation of the ways in which the shopping mall NOVA Lund can improve its current waste management practices was conducted. This was done because NOVA plans to upgrade their waste management system. A survey was conducted where the staff of the 68 stores and 7 restaurants were inquired on the current system. LÄS MER