Search for dissertations about: "Environmental Impact"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 1589 swedish dissertations containing the words Environmental Impact.
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1. Resource and Environmental Impacts of Resource-Efficiency Measures Applied to Electronic Products
University dissertation from Gothenburg : Chalmers tekniska högskolaAbstract : Natural resources such as ecosystems, land, water and metals underpin the functioning of economies and human well-being, and are becoming increasingly scarce due to growth in population and affluence. Metals are increasingly demanded for their specific properties as modern technology develops. READ MORE
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2. Biodiversity in environmental assessment tools for impact prediction
University dissertation from Stockholm : KTHAbstract : Urbanisation and infrastructure developments impact on the surrounding natural environment and threaten biodiversity. The fragmentation of natural habitats in particular is a major obstacle for the preservation of biodiversity in a long-term perspective. READ MORE
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3. Chemical substitution with a life cycle perspective: The case of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in durable water repellents
University dissertation from Stockholm : KTHAbstract : The aim of the research presented in this thesis was to support the process of substitution of side-chain fluorinated polymers in durable water repellents (DWRs), that give rise to emissions of hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). The focus was on: i) the provision of improved decision support regarding the environmental and human health performance of alternatives, and ii) public readiness for substitution and what messages can motivate consumers to voluntary substitution. READ MORE
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4. Advancing life cycle assessment of textile products to include textile chemicals. Inventory data and toxicity impact assessment
University dissertation from Gothenburg : Chalmers tekniska högskolaAbstract : Textile products are used by almost everybody throughout the world, fulfilling basic human needs such as keeping us warm and contributing to our social position. Every year the global textile industry delivers close to 100 million metric tonnes of new products to the market. READ MORE
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5. Satellie Monitoring of Urban Growth and Indicator-based Assessment of Environmental Impact
University dissertation from Stockholm : KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyAbstract : One of the major consequences of urbanization is the transformation of land surfaces from rural/natural environments to built-up land that supports diverse forms of human activity. These transformations impact the local geology, climate, hydrology, flora and fauna and human-life supporting ecosystem services in the region. READ MORE
