Essays about: "Comparative LCA"

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1. 6. Paper vs Plastic: A comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of two flower packaging solutions

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Marianna Chatzopoulou; [2023]
   Keywords : Corrugated board; Greenhouse gas emissions; Life Cycle Assessment; Packaging; Plastic; Sustainable Development;

   Abstract : The concept of sustainability is currently a prominent topic of discussion within the field of packaging. In the context of numerous product manufacturing enterprises, the integration of sustainability principles into their operational framework is often perceptible to external observers solely through the packaging of the final product. READ MORE

3. 7. Wood's Potential as an Eco-Friendly Building Material: A Comparative Study of Wood and Steel Columns in Reducing Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions in Construction

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Shuruq Ibrahim; [2023]
   Keywords : Building; Carbon emissions; Energy use; Life cycle assessment LCA ; Steel; Sustainable development; Wood;

   Abstract : The building sector contributes significantly to carbon dioxide (CO2) due to the high energy use in building material production. One of the most critical concerns the World Summit on Sustainable Development must address is saving energy. READ MORE

4. 8. SUSTAINABILITY OF MULTI-STORY WOOD BUILDINGS : Can the Swedish forestry keep up with the demand?

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Celine Kozak; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; green washing; multi-storey wood buildings; clay; climate change; forest; sweden; case study; life cycle; architecture; Hållbarhet; Green washing; trähus; lera; klimat; skog; sverige; flervåningshus; fallstudie; livscykel; arkitektur;

   Abstract :   Wood has been traditionally used as a construction material in Nordic countries such as Sweden dating back to the 12th century. Using wood as a building material for the construction of buildings with more than two stories became the norm around the 1850s and has only increased with the pressing need for more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to materials such as concrete. READ MORE

5. 9. Next generation of sustainable packaging for Danish skincare scale-up

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Carl Craft; [2022]
   Keywords : life cycle assessment; LCA; packaging materials; cosmetics packaging; sustainability; polypropylene; polyethylene; polylactide; polyhydroxyalkanoates; aluminium.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The Cosmetic packaging industry is on the rise and through consumer demand, cosmetic companies are increasing their focus on sustainability and accountability. This has left many companies in need of a deeper understanding regarding the environmental impact of their current packaging solutions as well as how to improve their footprint in the future. READ MORE

6. 10. Assessing Sweden's future prospect for domestic hydrogen production based on lifecycle assessment

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Fredrik Tannoury; [2022]
   Keywords : Technology Readiness Level; Hydrogen production; LCA; Sweden;

   Abstract : Humanity faces challenge to satisfy its growing energy demand while simultaneously transitioning into a sustainable society. Reducing carbon emissions from the industrial and transportation sector are met with difficulties. To help decarbonisation efforts EU members like Sweden have recognised the use of hydrogen as a viable solution. READ MORE