Essays about: "LCA case study"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 178 essays containing the words LCA case study.

  1. 31. Organising for Efficient Environmental Assessment : A Case Study on Cotton Fabric Production

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

    Author : Amanda Friberg; Julia Eriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : LCA; Life cycle assessment; Product environmental assessment; Cotton fabric production; Organisational management; Data management; Furniture company; LCA; Livscykelanalys; Livscykelbedömning; Produktmiljöbedömning; Bomullstygtillverkning; Organisationsledning; Datahantering; Möbelföretag;

    Abstract : The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries globally and needs to change to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Cotton fabric constitutes approximately 50% of all textiles. Its production is complex, and it is crucial to map all its processes to assess the environmental impact. READ MORE

  3. 32. Life cycle assessment of a new and a renovated building

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Emil Holmbom; [2022]
    Keywords : LCA; Energiteknik; Umea;

    Abstract : Ever since the Swedish government declared their long-term goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, the importance of life-cycle assessments (LCA) in the building sector has increased. In 2018 the building sector in Sweden was responsible for 21% of all emissions. READ MORE

  4. 33. Improve Sustainability Performance of a Global Supply Chain : Proposal of LARGS framework and case study in Airinum

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

    Author : Kei Sam Cheong; [2022]
    Keywords : LARGS; lean agile resilient green sustainable; supply chain management; SCM; carbon emission; LCA; sustainability performance; pandemic;

    Abstract : Leanness, agility, resilience, greenness, and sustainability of a supply chain are critical factors that organizations have to consider to increase the competitiveness of their supply chain. Lean & Green (L&G) practices have been proven to enhance performance related to sustainability when deployed. READ MORE

  5. 34. Evaluation of Building Forms: An analytical study on environmental impact and energy performance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Shivani Mutatkar; Marianna Ciepiela; [2022]
    Keywords : Building form; Form factor; Energy demand; Environmental impact; Global warming potential; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The study consisted of an analysis of buildings with different forms, based on residential archetypes, and an assessment of their energy demand and environmental impact, for Swedish conditions. A Shoebox Study was performed, including seven building archetypes, developed by assembling basic units, shaped like a shoebox. READ MORE

  6. 35. Product Development of Electronic Devices for Improved Environmental Performance : Finding improvement opportunities using ecodesign tools and success factors

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Angelica Reyes; Alice Landin; [2022]
    Keywords : Ecodesign; Ecodesign implementation; Building Management Systems; Electronics; Environmental Sustainability; QFDE; LCA;

    Abstract : The energy consumption of the use phase of buildings accounts for almost 30 per-cent of the global energy consumption and is expected to increase in the coming years (Santamouris and Vasilakopoulou, 2021). Furthermore, increasing demand for energy-efficient buildings can be expected due to the introduction of legislative frameworks, such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive (European Commission, 2022b). READ MORE