Life Cycle Assessment

Life Cycle Assessment
Author: Michael Z. Hauschild
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 1215
Release: 2017-09-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319564757

This book is a uniquely pedagogical while still comprehensive state-of-the-art description of LCA-methodology and its broad range of applications. The five parts of the book conveniently provide: I) the history and context of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with its central role as quantitative and scientifically-based tool supporting society’s transitioning towards a sustainable economy; II) all there is to know about LCA methodology illustrated by a red-thread example which evolves as the reader advances; III) a wealth of information on a broad range of LCA applications with dedicated chapters on policy development, prospective LCA, life cycle management, waste, energy, construction and building, nanotechnology, agrifood, transport, and LCA-related concepts such as footprinting, ecolabelling,design for environment, and cradle to cradle. IV) A cookbook giving the reader recipes for all the concrete actions needed to perform an LCA. V) An appendix with an LCA report template, a full example LCA report serving as inspiration for students who write their first LCA report, and a more detailed overview of existing LCIA methods and their similarities and differences.

Proceedings

Proceedings
Author: Helmut Burkhardt
Publisher: Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers(IEEE)
Total Pages: 370
Release: 1996
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

This volume on knowledge tools for a sustainable civilization is aimed at product planners and large systems planners."

Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering

Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering
Author: I.S. Jawahir
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9400762291

This book is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of recent developments in sustainability science and engineering. The book focuses on principles and practices and presents 18 interwoven chapters on four major themes: design for sustainability; sustainability metrics and analysis; sustainable energy; and sustainable supply/value. Significant, state-of-the-art work, methodologies, practices and plans are presented by researchers, technology developers and industry leaders. Topics discussed include: life cycle assessment; product end-of-life options; practical approaches to sustainability; environmental footprint assessment; biofuels; and sustainable supply chain management.

Handbook of Research on Waste Diversion and Minimization Technologies for the Industrial Sector

Handbook of Research on Waste Diversion and Minimization Technologies for the Industrial Sector
Author: Rathoure, Ashok K.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2021-01-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1799849228

Due to various issues in the world including rapid urbanization and industrial processes, waste generation has reached levels that are becoming detrimental to the environment and the global population. Waste management has remained a challenging issue for many professional sectors as it is directly linked to an organization’s performance; however, the implementation of efficient and cost-effective waste minimization plans is the first step in improving the global environment. Innovative technologies in waste management are emerging and can help professionals looking to implement more efficient methods of pollution control. The Handbook of Research on Waste Diversion and Minimization Technologies for the Industrial Sector is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the application of modern pollution-control methodologies in industrialized environments. While highlighting topics such as life cycle assessment, bioremediation, and thermal waste treatment, this publication explores environmental risk reduction scenarios as well as sustainable waste-collecting solutions. This book is ideally designed for researchers, industrialists, environmentalists, practitioners, policymakers, scientists, students, and academicians seeking current research on innovative advancements in waste minimization techniques.