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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Single-Use-Plastics"”.
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An integrated approach to managing single-use-plastics
Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the Degree Master of Philosophy: Quality, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2024.
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Discouraging the use of single-use plastics through graphic design strategies
<p>Single-use plastics, or disposable plastics, have become entrenched in the daily lives of college students across the country. Whether it is a plastic bag from grocery shopping, a stirrer from a morning coffee, a clamshell container for that convenient on-the-go lunch, or even a simple straw — …
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Formulation of Biodegradable Polysaccharide Blend as Replacement of Single-use Plastics
… of this issue. Two heavy contributors are single-use plastics in the form of food packaging, and medical packaging. Conventionally, these are made of petroleum-based plastics as their production is well-established and low-cost, but a big disadvantage is their negative environmental …
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"Pliable and Easily Shaped": History, harms, and regulations of plastic in the United States
… a product is developed with raw materials, used, and then discarded. Because there are many applications for plastic in today’s society unparalleled by alternative materials, removing all or most plastic use from daily life in the United States is unrealistic. Nevertheless, eliminating …
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HOME/SICK
… of monoprints made from plastic shopping bags. Single use plastics are petroleum-based products with a variety of chemical compounds added to bestow useful material properties. They are easily used, discarded, and forgotten. We forget or intentionally ignore some of the harmful consequences of …
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Plastic Characterization in Sediment Along the Bow River Near Calgary, Alberta
Macro- and microplastics are a pervasive anthropogenic pollutant in aquatic environments. My exploratory research quantified and characterized macro- and microplastic contamination in shoreline sediments along the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta, and identified trends in their abundance and …
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Development of bio-composite filaments for drinking straw application
… impact has led to many countries banning single use plastics, which includes straws, stirrers and cutlery. The bans on single-use plastics have prompted initiatives to identify suitable alternatives, thereby creating new market opportunities for the development of biodegradable materials. …
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Design of an autonomous litter detection and collection system for Icelandic beaches
… in today’s world, exacerbated by the widespread use of single-use plastics and the expansion of the fishing industry. Countries like Iceland, with its extensive 5000km coastline, face year-round marine pollution challenges. Current efforts are inadequate due to their reliance on manual …
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The importance of beachgoers as a source of beach litter
… concern. Various waste materials, including plastics, wood, metal, and paper, often enter coastal environments through direct disposal or indirect pathways such as rivers, storm drains, and beach and ocean users. This pollution poses serious threats to the aesthetic and recreational value of …
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Modelo sostenible para la reducción de plásticos de un solo uso en el proceso de empaque de perfiles de PVC en Deceuninck S.A.S.
Este proyecto de grado aborda la problemática del uso excesivo de plásticos de un solo uso en la industria. En la actualidad, la producción mundial de plásticos ha aumentado significativamente alcanzando casi 400 millones de toneladas anuales en 2018, y se proyecta que para 2050 esta cifra se …