Essays about: "Consequential LCA"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Consequential LCA.

  1. 1. Investigating the Potential of Circular Economy in Stockholm’s Craft Classes : A Case Study Comparing Secondary Wood to Virgin Wood Using LCA and LCC

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Magdalena Smolic; Zin Haji; [2023]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; Life Cycle Costs; LCC; behavioral study; environmental impact assessment; circular economy; reuse; climate neutral cities; wood craft class; land use; water use; global warming potential; Livscykelanalys; LCA; Livscykelkostnadsanalys; LCC; Beteende studie; miljökonsekvensbedömning; cirkulär ekonomi; återanvändning; klimatneutrala städer; träslöjd; markanvändning; vattenanvändning; global uppvärmningspotential.;

    Abstract : This thesis evaluates the environmental, economic, and social impacts of implementing secondary wood from recycling centers into wood crafts in Stockholm schools. The thesis is conducted in a case study setting as a part of the "Climate Neutral Stockholm 2030" sub-project 3. READ MORE

  3. 2. Finding ways to develop a sustainable bioeconomy: The case of industrial cassava in Colombia : Environmental impact and food security insights from a combined life cycle assessment and interview study

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Isabel Nilsson Alarcón; [2023]
    Keywords : industrial cassava; food security; land use; climate change; biodiversity loss; sustainable bioeconomy; Life Cycle Assessment LCA ; Colombia; industriell kassava; tryggad livsmedelsförsörjning; markanvändning; klimatförändring; minskad biodiversitet; hållbar bioekonomi; livscykelanalys LCA ; Colombia;

    Abstract : Cassava has been identified as a potential key crop for a sustainable bioeconomy in Colombia.However, the bioeconomy is not inherently sustainable, and neither is producing cassava,which makes research on it crucial. Increasing biomass circularity could be key for increasingthe cassava industry’s sustainability performance. READ MORE

  4. 3. Environmental consequences of mixed plastic recycling : Life cycle assessment of FAIR plastic system

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Amanda Sivard; [2022]
    Keywords : LCA; CLCA; plastic recycling; mechanical recycling; LDPE; HDPE; PP; PET; LCA; CLCA; plaståtervinning; mekanisk plaståtervinning; FAIR plastic; LDPE; HDPE; PP; PET;

    Abstract : Global environmental change is a concern in society, and companies sees the importance of more environmentally- friendly practices. Consequently, the need for environmental information is becoming more and more important. READ MORE

  5. 4. Comparative analysis of linear and circular manufacturing system paradigms for a steel-based product. : A case study of a mailbox manufacturing company

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för skog och träteknik (SOT)

    Author : SAMUEL ALAGBADA; [2022]
    Keywords : The manufacturing system; green supply chain management circular economy; life cycle analysis; cumulative energy demand; global warming potential.;

    Abstract : The manufacturing industry has exerted a tremendous impact on the natural environment. The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the consequences of shift from linear manufacturing system to circular manufacturing system in order to decouple the environmental burden of production and consumption process in relation to quantity of carbon footprint, cumulative energy demand, natural resource consumption, waste generated and recovered presently. READ MORE

  6. 5. Transition of non-production facilities towards carbon-neutrality A Case Study- Volvo CE’s Customer Center

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Energisystem

    Author : Abdulhamid Aliahmad; Aisiri Mohan; [2020]
    Keywords : Carbon Neutrality; GHG protocol; Greenhouse Gases GHG ; Attributional life cycle assessment aLCA ; Consequential life cycle assessment cLCA ; Carbon Dioxide CO₂ .;

    Abstract : Research on historical developments that lead to the establishment of global organizations for climate change has shown that the phenomenon of surface temperature is not a new topic of focus. Increased policy restrictions, brand image, fear of resource scarcity, growing market trends towards sustainability and consumer awareness are among the several external factors that have influenced the growing research in corporate transition towards carbon neutrality. READ MORE