A Cradle-to-Grave Life Cycle Assessment of a Graphene-based Supercapacitor
Recent energy crises are mainly connected to the present geopolitical panorama, as well as to depletion of non-renewable resources and environmental degradation, posing the global energy supply chain under pressure. According to some observers, this...
A Critical Evaluation of the Environmental Performance of the WELL Building Certification
One common approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, by the industry, in the building sector, is the use of certification. However, existing certifications do not always seem to succeed in improving the environmental performance of...
A life cycle assessment of electric and conventional motorcycles in Taiwan
Session 09: Life Cycle Innovation in the Transport and Mobility Sector (1)
Combustion driven motorcycles are an important mode of transportation, especially in Asia, where they contribute up to 60% of the total road traffic share. Given their small size and versatility, they help to ease congestion...
A Statistical Foundation for a Effective Net Zero Framework in Maritime
The IMO’s Net Zero Framework (NZF) is a significant milestone for maritime decarbonization, setting the stage for a global transition to cleaner fuels. As the industry begins implementing the IMO LCA guidelines, the focus is...
Absolute Environmental Sustainability Assessment of Bio-based Transport and Chemistry Sector Scenarios in Germany
The bioeconomy is promoted as a concept that enables sustainable green growth by enabling the substitution of fossil resources with regenerative ones. The term encompasses several different visions. Depending on whom one asks, the bioeconomy...
Circular thinking for product design and business practices in the context of LCA
In the landscape of sustainable development, Circular Economy proposes a critical paradigm shift, challenging traditional linear models and paving the way for a regenerative and restorative approach. This presentation highlights the need of the application...
Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of future mobility scenarios – replacing conventional transport with a modular autonomous electric vehicle fleet.
Transport accounts for most of the CO2 emissions within city centers. Three points of action have been identified to counter this problem. The first, increasing the efficiency of the transport system, would need to make...
Comparing environmental performance of virgin and recycled plastic in the production of (PET) bottles
Plastic pollution has been one of the most discussed topics around the world, and for this reason, consumers have become more sensitive and attentive to the type of packaging that they used. However, for a...
Comparison of ReCiPe 2016, ILCD 2011, CML-IA baseline and IMPACT 2002+ LCIA methods: a case study based on the electricity consumption mix in Europe
Purpose The international standards ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 do not specify a single method for the performance of life cycle impact assessment (LCIA). As a result, many different LCIA methods have been developed and...
Conversational LCA: Using AI to Build a Learning Community for Sustainable Design
Background and Relevance to Life Cycle Innovation: The building sector is a major contributor to the global polycrisis of climate change and resource depletion. While Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a vital tool for quantifying...
Development of a New LCA Cement Model to Address Identified Gaps in Assessing Climate Change Mitigation Strategies in the Cement Industry
The global cement industry, responsible for about 5 to 7% of total greenhouse gas emissions, is actively seeking strategies to reduce its environmental impact. Proposed solutions include enhancing combustion efficiency, adopting renewables or waste incineration,...
Development of a regionalized chemicals and plastics LCI database for robust environmental decision support
Session 03: Life Cycle Innovation in the Chemical Sector
In the context of a global commitment to mitigate climate change, chemical industry stakeholders are increasingly searching for strategies towards a more environmentally friendly future. To evaluate such strategies, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a...
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