Essays about: "eco index"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words eco index.

  1. 1. Development of a Product Circularity Indicator Suitable for the EPD-scheme of Construction Products : A Review of Product Circularity Indicators and their Potential Applicability in EPDs for the Construction Sector

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Anna Hallberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Product Circularity; Indicator; EPD; Construction Products; Green Buildings; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Produktcirkuläritet; Indikator; EPD; Byggprodukter; Hållbara Byggnader;

    Abstract : A change in resource consumption patterns is crucial to avoid climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to increase climate resilience and consequently, the idea of a circular economy (CE) has gained widespread attention. The resource intense building and construction sector has become subject to both internal and external pressure to become more circular. READ MORE

  3. 2. Materials cleanliness assessment in rheocasting : An investigation in the melt quality in aluminum alloy casting

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Material och tillverkning

    Author : Gustav Hellberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Melt quality; Density index; Bifilms index; RheoMetal casting; Aluminum casting; Degassing.;

    Abstract : The use of aluminum is a key factor in creating an Eco-friendlier automotive industry. The material has good properties and the ability to reuse the material. The requirement on the material in this industry is very high, due to the exposed working environments. READ MORE

  4. 3. MEASURING ECO-EFFICIENCY OF PRODUCTION IN OECD MEMBER COUNTRIES : A STOCHASTIC FRONTIER ANALYSIS

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Mahmoud Seif Mohammed; [2022]
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    Abstract : This paper analyzed the eco-efficiency of 27 OECD member countries by using output-oriented Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA) model. In the set-up of the model, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was used as a good output whereas Carbon dioxide (CO2), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions were used as bad outputs. READ MORE

  5. 4. Design for repair as a circular Eco-Design approach: Methodological approaches and a case study on a vacuum cleaner

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Manuel-Dominik Uli-Merz; [2022]
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    Abstract : One of the strategies for the transition towards more sustainable industries and a circular economy is to extend the lifetime of products by promoting their repair. In order to allow for repair and to make it more feasible, this should already be considered in the development process of the product. READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessment of hydropower mitigation measures for fish habitat rehabilitation with a coupled eco-hydraulic model : A case study on the Skålan-Äldern stretch

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Francesca Polato; [2021]
    Keywords : hydropower; mitigation measures; ecological flow assessment; hydraulic modeling; physical habitat models; vattenkraft; begränsande åtgärder; ekologisk flödesbedömning; hydraulisk modellering; fysiska livsmodeller;

    Abstract : In the past century, hydropower development in Sweden has been facilitated by the lack of appropriate environmental legislation. This exploitation has resulted in the current poor ecological status of most Swedish water bodies affected by hydropower, and in the need for new policies that reflect the 2000 European Water Framework Directive. READ MORE