Milk and milk products are responsible for around 21% of worldwide food losses, with annual after harvest milk losses ranging from 10% to 23%. Losses in production, post-harvest, and distribution are more typical in economically underdeveloped countries like Kenya. FORQLAB is a Kenyan Programme aimed …

Microbial spoilage by moulds is a major quality challenge for bread manufacturers. It reduces the product shelf-life generating economic losses and consumers dissatisfaction. In particular, bake-off bread products are susceptible for mould formation. Mould growth is mainly caused by mould aerosols, contaminating …

The in 2000 established Water Framework Directive urges Member states to realize and maintain chemically clean and ecologically healthy water systems by 2027. Water Board Scheldestromen manages the water system of Zeeland which consists of mainly brackish waters. These types of waters have a variety …

This thesis is written for Modint, the trade association that consults companies for the fashion- and textile industry in the Netherlands. Pursuing a circular economy is a worldwide priority and the EPR legislation also known as Extended Producer Responsibility, requires the fashion- and textile industry …

This thesis is written on behalf of AFRIEK. AFRIEK is a fashion brand based in Rwanda which has the vision to show the power of cross-cultural collaboration based on equality. AFRIEK became much more of a research project than only a commercial brand: trying to be as sustainable as possible while keeping …

In this design research, a new design thinking model is utilised to create a sustainable capsule collection and future roadmap to improve environmental impact for the company Hang Eleven BV (Hereinafter referred to as H11). The design model explores 3 different phases; inspiration, ideation and implementation. …

The shallow peat lake system the Reeuwijkse Plassen are part of the Water Framework Directive. The Regional Water Authority has been attempting to improve the water quality and ecological status of the lakes over the last two decades. After a series of measures the lakes however still score quite poorly. …

LijnbaanPark improves the environmental quality of the Lijnbaan district in Rotterdam by introducing green rooftop architecture and skywalks, meant to become part of a future pedestrian circulation network above the streets in the city. The Lijnbaan is an icon of modern architecture, and although it …

This research justification presents the possibilities for AutoVentura on the fleet sales market. The research was initiated because more brand awareness has to be created for AutoVentura. AutoVentura positions itself in the niche of luxury cars and high-quality service. The strategy that has been chosen …

The canalisation of South Africa's Liesbeek River has resulted in the degradation of its ecosystem. To prevent further deterioration of the Liesbeek River, the Rosebank village green section of the river is being rehabilitated. Because of this pilot project, it is uncertain how the Liesbeek River's Rehabilitation …