Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "upcycling"
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Catalytic Conversion of Waste Plastics into Value-Added Chemicals
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-08)Plastics are indispensable in many industries (such as packaging and transportation) owing to its durability, diversity and versatilities. However, the decomposition rate of plastic is far from generation speed. The plastic ... -
On the Path to Material Re-Use: Navigating the complexity of material sustainability for architectural practice
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-20)The aim of this thesis was to understand how to define sustainability holistically, and how architecture can contribute to holistic sustainability by way of its material form. I conducted a literature review of definitions ...