Essays about: "co2 equivalents"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 essays containing the words co2 equivalents.

  1. 1. Life Cycle Assessment : a comparison of fossil energy use and climate impact on small scale manufacturing and large scale conventional manufacturing of textile toys

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Malin Henriksen; [2024]
    Keywords : textile toy; LCA; energy use; sustainable production; China; Sri Lanka; cotton production; fossil fuel use; GWP100;

    Abstract : This study conducts a Life Cycle Assessment to compare the environmental impacts, specifically climate impact and fossil fuel use, of textile toys produced in China and Sri Lanka. Through evaluating large-scale industrial production in China against small-scale, handcrafted production in Sri Lanka, it identifies the considerable environmental footprint of cotton production in both scenarios. READ MORE

  3. 2. Potential of local producing bioenergy/biogas from waste in the municipality of Ragunda

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, design och hållbar utveckling (2023-)

    Author : Tomás Hayes; [2023]
    Keywords : Bioenergy; Biogas; Biomethane; Global Warming Potential; Rural development;

    Abstract : Population growth, climate change and increased global energy demand has led to the search for environment friendly energy sources. Ragunda Municipality’s major producers of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are transport, agriculture, and work machines. READ MORE

  4. 3. The climate impact of fishways : A life cycle assessment of Blyberg’s and Spjutmo’s up- and downstream fishways

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

    Author : Ellen Lundin; Lovisa Liljenberg; [2023]
    Keywords : LCA; life cycle analysis; life cycle assessment; fishways; fish; fish migration; climate impact; technical fishways; co2 equivalents; co2 eq; hydro power; HPP; Sweden; construction; concrete; reinforcement steel;

    Abstract : The Swedish national plan for reapproval of hydropower describes that hydropower plants (HPPs) are required to be reassessed to ensure that modern environmental conditions are set for the permits. Since dams and HPPs create barriers for migrating fish and consequently disfavor biological diversity, one consequence of the national plan is that fishways are being constructed. READ MORE

  5. 4. Challenges for the Construction Equipment Industry to Shift Towards Zero-Emission Machines

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Sam Hansen; Rasmus Sjöström; [2023]
    Keywords : Relations in industrial networks; Construction equipment machines; relationer i industriella nätverk; arbetsmaskiner;

    Abstract : Sweden has set a goal to become the first fossil-free country and by 2045, they aim to achieve net zero emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Construction equipment accounts for approximately 3.3 million tons of CO2 equivalents in Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 5. Challenges for the Construction Equipment Industry to Shift Towards Zero-Emission Machines

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Rasmus Sjöström; Sam Vatankhah Hansen; [2023]
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    Abstract : Sweden has set a goal to become the first fossil-free country and by 2045, they aim to achieve net zero emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Construction equipment accounts for approximately 3.3 million tons of CO2 equivalents in Sweden. READ MORE