After its invention in 1907, the production of plastic quickly surpassed all other manmade materials till a point where a society without plastic is now unthinkable. Now, over 100 years later, problems with plastic have been growing progressively. This thesis identified sustainable packaging solutions …

The ecological connectivity of rivers around the world is under threat due to several anthropogenic influences. Dams and weirs for hydropower production are being constructed at unprecedented rates mainly to satisfy the increasing energy demands and the shift towards renewables. Many migratory species …

This research contributes to the Living North Sea project. The aim is to select and apply a socio-economic method in four pilot areas to determine the current and potential value of the areas in relation to the present migrating fish species. This valuation and comparison of the areas are lessons for …