Essays about: "simplified LCA."

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1. 1. Implementing Life Cycle Assessment in the Product Development Process : Creating a simplified LCA-tool to support decision making and implement sustainability as a design parameter

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Markus Johansson; Jonatan Sars; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Design is described as the main factor influencing a product's sustainability, and with industrial growth, global interest in sustainability issues has also increased. Furthermore, the design process is an important part when companies are to reduce climate impact of their products, and that the demand for more environmentally friendly products is increasing. READ MORE

3. 2. Estimating Impacts Using LCA in Procurement Processes : A case study for a multinational networking and telecommunications company

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

   Author : Gustav Westling; [2023]
   Keywords : Procurement; Sustainability; Sourcing; Life Cycle Analysis; Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; SCM; Supply Chain Management; Inköp; Hållbarhet; Strategiskt inköp; Livscykelanalys; LCA; SCM; Försörjningskedjehantering; Supply chain-hantering;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates how a company can implement life cycle analysis (LCA) into procurement. The thesis also explores the potential synergies between the LCA and procurement. A single casestudy was utilized for this purpose. It uses LCAs using a simplified methodology, interviews, and a literature review to carry out the study. READ MORE

4. 3. CAD-Integrated Life Cycle Assessment in Product Development : Evaluation in a Technical Development Context

   University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan

   Author : Petrus Hultgren; Pontus Smärgel; [2023]
   Keywords : Eco-design; life cycle assessment; computer aided design integrated life cycle assessment; product development; CAD-integrated LCA;

   Abstract : In order to reduce the environmental footprint of products, companies turn to Eco-design and associated tools. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a holistic and quantitative tool that is widely accepted in companies, but it is too extensive to apply in product development; as an alternative, simplified versions are more suitable. READ MORE

5. 4. Life Cycle Assessment as a decision- making tool in the automotive industry : Potentials and Limitations, An LCA Case study

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Industriell ekonomi och organisation

   Author : Eric Pettersson Bergvall; Fredrik Alexandersson; [2022]
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   Abstract : The requirements of the automotive industry are increasing among customers and society due to environmental issues and global warming. According to the case company, requests from customers and society for verification of the environmental footprint of products are increasing. READ MORE

6. 5. Coupling of Material Flow Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment to Analyze the Urban Metabolism of a Swedish City

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Maria Lívia Real de Almeida; [2022]
   Keywords : Urban Metabolism; Material and Energy Flow Analysis; Life Cycle Assessment; Environmental impact; Sustainable cities;

   Abstract : Cities are responsible for an increasingly large share of environmental impacts linked to their resource consumption and production of waste. Understanding how the flows of materials and energy in urban systems contribute to environmental impacts is fundamental for urban sustainability. READ MORE