The document provides an overview of the Copper Stewardship initiative launched by the International Copper Association and its members to guide sustainable practices across the copper industry. It summarizes the key stages of the copper value chain from mining to end use and recycling. It also outlines the industry's priorities which include measuring impacts, communicating performance, improving industry practices, enhancing customer value, and promoting innovation to support sustainable development goals. Through its Copper Stewardship framework and actions, the copper industry is committed to responsibly addressing environmental, social, and economic considerations.
39
مبادرة
#تواصل_تطوير
المحاضرة التاسعة والثلاثون من المبادرة مع
الأستاذ الدكتور/ هاني أحمد منيب
أستاذ الهندسة الميكانيكية بهندسة المطرية جامعة حلوان
بعنوان
"إدارة المخلفات الاليكترونية
ELECTRONIC WASTE MANAGEMENT"
التاسعة مساء بتوقيت مكة المكرمة الأربعاء
05 أغسطس2020
وذلك عبر تطبيق زووممن خلال الرابط
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtc-GtqzItHdTaBG4OpAaXJwc6aohwit8i
علما ان هناك بث مباشر للمحاضرة على وقناة يوتيوب
https://www.youtube.com/user/EEAchannal
للتواصل مع إدارة المبادرة عبر قناة تيليجرام
الرابط
https://t.me/EEAKSA
رابط اللينكدان والمكتبة الالكترونية
www.linkedin.com/company/eeaksa-egyptian-engineers-association/
رابط التسجيل العام للمحاضرات
https://forms.gle/vVmw7L187tiATRPw9
84
مبادرة
#تواصل_تطوير
المحاضرة الرابعة والثمانون من المبادرة مع
الاستاذ الدكتور / عادل شريف
استاذ هندسة المياه والطاقة المتجددة
بجامعة سري البريطانية
بعنوان
" Overcoming the Global Challenges - Securing the World’s Food, Energy and Water "
التغلب على التحديات العالمية - تأمين الغذاء والطاقة والمياه في العالم
الثامنة والنصف مساء توقيت مكة المكرمة
السابعة والنصف توقيت القاهرة
الأربعاء 18 نوفمبر 2020
وذلك عبر تطبيق زووم
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtd-GspzsjH9Vu8it5Du4vWaXwt1YB4qQK
علما ان هناك بث مباشر للمحاضرة على القنوات الخاصة بجمعية المهندسين المصريين
ونأمل أن نوفق في تقديم ما ينفع المهندس ومهمة الهندسة في عالمنا العربي
والله الموفق
للتواصل مع إدارة المبادرة عبر قناة التليجرام
https://t.me/EEAKSA
ومتابعة المبادرة والبث المباشر عبر نوافذنا المختلفة
رابط اللينكدان والمكتبة الالكترونية
https://www.linkedin.com/company/eeaksa-egyptian-engineers-association/
رابط قناة التويتر
https://twitter.com/eeaksa
رابط قناة الفيسبوك
https://www.facebook.com/EEAKSA
رابط قناة اليوتيوب
https://forms.gle/vVmw7L187tiATRPw9
The document discusses global trends in the use of solar energy. It notes that while the share of renewables in energy consumption is still small, many countries have ambitious plans to rapidly increase solar power. It highlights innovative solar technologies like concentrated solar power and new hybrid PV-thermal solar collectors that can increase efficiency. These technologies open opportunities for solar power generation, desalination, enhanced oil recovery, and other applications. The document concludes renewable energy is key to the global transition to low-carbon energy systems.
Electricity Generation Using Textile Wastewater by Single Chambered Microbial...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study that used a single chamber microbial fuel cell (MFC) to generate electricity from textile wastewater while also treating the wastewater. The MFC consisted of an anode chamber containing textile wastewater inoculated with cow dung microorganisms. A carbon electrode arrangement was used as the anode and another carbon electrode in contact with air acted as the cathode, separated by an agar salt bridge. The MFC generated a maximum power of 0.812W/m2 and removed up to 79.6% of chemical oxygen demand from the wastewater. The results demonstrated that a single chamber MFC is capable of simultaneously generating electricity and treating textile wastewater.
The document summarizes the key aspects of Vietnam's technology needs assessment (TNA) processes. It outlines Vietnam's geography, population, economy, and commitments to international climate agreements. It then describes Vietnam's TNA institutional arrangements, stakeholder engagement, assessment processes, and identified priority technologies. Priority technologies focused on energy, industry, transportation, agriculture, forestry, and climate change adaptation. An example of identified steel production technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions is also provided.
Mobile technology the environment and climate change finalprojectAntonino Galo
This is a short Description related to Regulator´s policy, decision & procedures to promote The Environment protection, directed to people involved in policy & decision making.
The regulator most establish a framework, rules & mandates to incentivize MNOs to be active part in tackling Climate Change by 2030 as set on SDGs target.
Regulators must be facilitators & play active roles together with other government entities and MNOs to develop strategies to assure a good implementation energy efficiency plans and activities to reduce GreenHouse Gas emissions –GHG.
Then the ICT industry most to to implement effectively the principles: Reduce, Recycle & Reuse of ICT equipment or other parts involved in E-Waste.
The document discusses the principles of a circular economy in construction. It begins by noting that the world is facing a crisis due to resource depletion and environmental pollution from the current linear take-make-waste model. It then provides background on concepts like sustainable development and describes how the linear economy leads to negative outcomes. The circular economy aims to eliminate waste and continually reuse resources. The document outlines several principles of circular economy and provides frameworks like the "ReSOLVE" approach to applying circular design in construction, including strategies for clients, designers, suppliers and more.
Advanced method for reuse of Li-ion batteries and Analysis by new designed el...IOSR Journals
1. The document describes an advanced method for reusing lithium-ion batteries by chemically treating them and designing a new electronic circuit. The method involves injecting the same components from the original battery, especially lithium, back into the battery.
2. The designed electronic circuit is used to measure the electric potential of batteries that have been injected with solutions containing lithium iron oxide. Various parameters like duration time, pH, concentration, and temperature are analyzed.
3. The results show that increasing the duration time and concentration of the lithium iron oxide solution increases the battery voltage. Increasing the pH also increases the sensitivity of potential measurements. A relationship is observed between voltage, concentration, and duration time.
39
مبادرة
#تواصل_تطوير
المحاضرة التاسعة والثلاثون من المبادرة مع
الأستاذ الدكتور/ هاني أحمد منيب
أستاذ الهندسة الميكانيكية بهندسة المطرية جامعة حلوان
بعنوان
"إدارة المخلفات الاليكترونية
ELECTRONIC WASTE MANAGEMENT"
التاسعة مساء بتوقيت مكة المكرمة الأربعاء
05 أغسطس2020
وذلك عبر تطبيق زووممن خلال الرابط
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtc-GtqzItHdTaBG4OpAaXJwc6aohwit8i
علما ان هناك بث مباشر للمحاضرة على وقناة يوتيوب
https://www.youtube.com/user/EEAchannal
للتواصل مع إدارة المبادرة عبر قناة تيليجرام
الرابط
https://t.me/EEAKSA
رابط اللينكدان والمكتبة الالكترونية
www.linkedin.com/company/eeaksa-egyptian-engineers-association/
رابط التسجيل العام للمحاضرات
https://forms.gle/vVmw7L187tiATRPw9
84
مبادرة
#تواصل_تطوير
المحاضرة الرابعة والثمانون من المبادرة مع
الاستاذ الدكتور / عادل شريف
استاذ هندسة المياه والطاقة المتجددة
بجامعة سري البريطانية
بعنوان
" Overcoming the Global Challenges - Securing the World’s Food, Energy and Water "
التغلب على التحديات العالمية - تأمين الغذاء والطاقة والمياه في العالم
الثامنة والنصف مساء توقيت مكة المكرمة
السابعة والنصف توقيت القاهرة
الأربعاء 18 نوفمبر 2020
وذلك عبر تطبيق زووم
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtd-GspzsjH9Vu8it5Du4vWaXwt1YB4qQK
علما ان هناك بث مباشر للمحاضرة على القنوات الخاصة بجمعية المهندسين المصريين
ونأمل أن نوفق في تقديم ما ينفع المهندس ومهمة الهندسة في عالمنا العربي
والله الموفق
للتواصل مع إدارة المبادرة عبر قناة التليجرام
https://t.me/EEAKSA
ومتابعة المبادرة والبث المباشر عبر نوافذنا المختلفة
رابط اللينكدان والمكتبة الالكترونية
https://www.linkedin.com/company/eeaksa-egyptian-engineers-association/
رابط قناة التويتر
https://twitter.com/eeaksa
رابط قناة الفيسبوك
https://www.facebook.com/EEAKSA
رابط قناة اليوتيوب
https://forms.gle/vVmw7L187tiATRPw9
The document discusses global trends in the use of solar energy. It notes that while the share of renewables in energy consumption is still small, many countries have ambitious plans to rapidly increase solar power. It highlights innovative solar technologies like concentrated solar power and new hybrid PV-thermal solar collectors that can increase efficiency. These technologies open opportunities for solar power generation, desalination, enhanced oil recovery, and other applications. The document concludes renewable energy is key to the global transition to low-carbon energy systems.
Electricity Generation Using Textile Wastewater by Single Chambered Microbial...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study that used a single chamber microbial fuel cell (MFC) to generate electricity from textile wastewater while also treating the wastewater. The MFC consisted of an anode chamber containing textile wastewater inoculated with cow dung microorganisms. A carbon electrode arrangement was used as the anode and another carbon electrode in contact with air acted as the cathode, separated by an agar salt bridge. The MFC generated a maximum power of 0.812W/m2 and removed up to 79.6% of chemical oxygen demand from the wastewater. The results demonstrated that a single chamber MFC is capable of simultaneously generating electricity and treating textile wastewater.
The document summarizes the key aspects of Vietnam's technology needs assessment (TNA) processes. It outlines Vietnam's geography, population, economy, and commitments to international climate agreements. It then describes Vietnam's TNA institutional arrangements, stakeholder engagement, assessment processes, and identified priority technologies. Priority technologies focused on energy, industry, transportation, agriculture, forestry, and climate change adaptation. An example of identified steel production technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions is also provided.
Mobile technology the environment and climate change finalprojectAntonino Galo
This is a short Description related to Regulator´s policy, decision & procedures to promote The Environment protection, directed to people involved in policy & decision making.
The regulator most establish a framework, rules & mandates to incentivize MNOs to be active part in tackling Climate Change by 2030 as set on SDGs target.
Regulators must be facilitators & play active roles together with other government entities and MNOs to develop strategies to assure a good implementation energy efficiency plans and activities to reduce GreenHouse Gas emissions –GHG.
Then the ICT industry most to to implement effectively the principles: Reduce, Recycle & Reuse of ICT equipment or other parts involved in E-Waste.
The document discusses the principles of a circular economy in construction. It begins by noting that the world is facing a crisis due to resource depletion and environmental pollution from the current linear take-make-waste model. It then provides background on concepts like sustainable development and describes how the linear economy leads to negative outcomes. The circular economy aims to eliminate waste and continually reuse resources. The document outlines several principles of circular economy and provides frameworks like the "ReSOLVE" approach to applying circular design in construction, including strategies for clients, designers, suppliers and more.
Advanced method for reuse of Li-ion batteries and Analysis by new designed el...IOSR Journals
1. The document describes an advanced method for reusing lithium-ion batteries by chemically treating them and designing a new electronic circuit. The method involves injecting the same components from the original battery, especially lithium, back into the battery.
2. The designed electronic circuit is used to measure the electric potential of batteries that have been injected with solutions containing lithium iron oxide. Various parameters like duration time, pH, concentration, and temperature are analyzed.
3. The results show that increasing the duration time and concentration of the lithium iron oxide solution increases the battery voltage. Increasing the pH also increases the sensitivity of potential measurements. A relationship is observed between voltage, concentration, and duration time.
This document discusses several methods for optimizing energy consumption in air conditioning plant systems, including improving chiller efficiency, fan power, humidity controls, cooling tower efficiency, chilled/condenser water pumps, chiller plant system control, under-floor systems, and energy recovery systems. It provides case studies on topics like chiller plant design concepts, efficient component selection, installation, commissioning, and operation to reduce energy usage by 30-50%.
The document discusses sustainability practices in the aluminum industry. It notes that aluminum production is energy intensive and can harm the environment if not done sustainably. The document outlines some of the negative environmental impacts of aluminum production such as greenhouse gas emissions and waste. It then discusses best practices adopted by aluminum companies worldwide to improve sustainability, such as reducing emissions and energy usage, improving recycling, and minimizing waste. The conclusion calls for India to adopt more stringent sustainability standards and practices to make aluminum production there more environmentally friendly.
Building a New Economy: Creating Value from WasteSteve Halls
An expert discusses building a new economy based on creating value from waste in Oman. Key points include:
- Rapid industrial growth in Sohar is increasing waste production which can be managed through transformation rather than disposal.
- Wastes like plastic, food, and e-waste can be transformed into valuable products and materials through approaches like integrated resource recovery (IR2).
- IR2 produces efficient transformation of wastes to generate energy and materials, treating wastes as resources. This prevents pollution while enhancing employment, income, and industry sustainability.
This document discusses water challenges for the mining industry. It notes that water is essential for most mining operations but is becoming increasingly scarce due to population growth, climate change, and other factors. The mining industry accounts for a small percentage of global freshwater use but often operates in water-stressed areas. The document outlines strategies for mining companies to improve integrated water management, reduce impacts, and secure alternative water sources like desalination, in order to sustainably address growing water challenges.
The document discusses the bioeconomy and the work of NNFCC, a UK-based consultancy. NNFCC views the bioeconomy as key to delivering economic, social and environmental benefits. It provides services to help clients make informed business decisions and develop sustainable strategies. These services include market analysis, feasibility assessments, and policy support. NNFCC has 10 years of experience in bioeconomy development and works with a range of clients including multinationals, governments, and research organizations.
EN - Presentation Water for the Mining Industry - Degrémont IndustryDegrémont Industry
Degrémont Industry's document discusses water solutions for the mining industry. It faces challenges like increasingly strict regulations, water scarcity, and high tariffs. Degrémont provides solutions like desalination, wastewater treatment, and acid mine drainage remediation using technologies like membranes and biological processes. These solutions benefit mining operations by ensuring compliance, optimizing water usage, and improving community relations. Degrémont has references worldwide for projects addressing issues like metal removal and seawater desalination.
Water and Wastewater: Challenges & Opportunities in the Mining IndustryAECOM
By 2014, mine operators around the world will be investing more than US$13-billion in water-related infrastructure, according to Global Water Intelligence. AECOM’s Till Freihammer examines what this means for the industry in terms of emerging opportunities and challenges. The presentation was first delivered at the 2nd Annual Water Management for Mining Summit in Toronto, Canada, on May 10, 2013.
Energy efficiency in building-the way toward low carbon development-nov 2021Tantish QS, UTM
A document discusses energy efficient buildings and low carbon development in Malaysia. It provides three key points:
1) Building energy usage is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Transitioning to more efficient green buildings is an important part of Malaysia's commitment to low carbon development.
2) The government has implemented policies and guidelines since 2010 to promote green technology and low carbon buildings. Examples of efficient buildings constructed by the government aim to catalyze green building practices.
3) An energy management approach is important for designing and operating efficient buildings. Case studies demonstrate how energy efficiency strategies, monitoring, and user awareness can significantly reduce buildings' energy usage and carbon footprint.
This document discusses sustainable building design, policy, legislation, and environmental building assessments. It provides an overview of key concepts in green building and sustainable construction, including the importance of material selection and addressing environmental, performance, and cost implications. The document also outlines the development of policies and legislation related to sustainability in both the UK and Malaysia, and discusses various tools for assessing the environmental performance of buildings, including BREEAM, LEED, and the Green Building Index.
Low Carbon Buildings in Malaysia @ Low Carbon Asia Conference by UTMSteve Lojuntin
The document discusses low carbon building initiatives in Malaysia. It provides details on Malaysia's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 45% by 2030 under the Paris Agreement. It then discusses various low carbon building assessment tools used in Malaysia, including the GreenPASS system developed by CIDB that assesses buildings based on actual carbon emission reductions. Examples are given of low carbon buildings in Malaysia such as the LEO building and GEO building that have achieved significant energy savings through strategies like daylighting, efficient lighting and equipment, insulation, renewable energy systems, and energy monitoring.
The document describes an industrial plant for producing biodiesel from algae. It discusses the multi-step process including growing algae phototrophically in photobioreactors, extracting the algal oil, and converting the oil to biodiesel. Key aspects of the process include nutrient delivery and monitoring, light exposure and mixing to maximize photosynthesis, and mechanical designs to optimize the culture and extraction. The biodiesel produced can replace diesel fuel completely and meets European environmental regulations.
The document discusses 10 emerging technologies:
1. Organic electronics and photovoltaics which can be printed cheaply compared to traditional electronics.
2. Technologies that convert carbon dioxide into liquid fuels using photosynthetic bacteria.
3. Self-healing materials that can repair damage without human intervention.
4. Nuclear reactor and waste recycling technologies that increase uranium efficiency and reduce waste.
5. 3D printing and remote manufacturing using digital files to print objects in homes and offices.
6. Enhanced nutrition using genomic techniques to identify proteins for improved health.
7. Wireless electric vehicles that receive power through electromagnetic fields in road cables.
8. More energy efficient water purification technologies like forward
ENGINE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH TRENDS OF ADVANCED BIOFUEL AS ALTERNATIVE FUEL...IAEME Publication
1) The document discusses research trends in advanced biofuels as alternatives to fossil fuels for transportation. It focuses on using non-edible raw materials like lignocellulose and algae to produce biofuels.
2) The key challenges discussed are reducing fuel production costs and developing engine technologies optimized for biofuels. Research is exploring more efficient cultivation of algae and conversion of biomass.
3) The document also examines policies and technologies needed to improve biofuel properties, increase blending limits in vehicles, and boost biofuels' carbon dioxide reduction effectiveness compared to fossil fuels.
Role of smart grid in advancing green townships rev3Bhc Kuala Lumpur
This document discusses the role of smart grids in advancing green townships in Malaysia. It provides background on GreenTech Malaysia, which promotes green technology deployment. Smart grids can help integrate renewable energy and electric vehicles, improving energy efficiency. A low carbon city framework evaluates townships across sectors like transportation and buildings to reduce emissions. Pilot projects in cities have achieved emission reductions up to 25% by implementing the framework and smart grid principles like demand response and renewable integration. The document advocates a community-based approach to smart grids to optimize energy usage and production across a planned business park development.
This document discusses biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels. It notes that factors like rising oil prices, energy security concerns, greenhouse gas emissions, and limited fossil fuel reserves are driving interest in renewable energy sources like biofuels. The document summarizes that first generation biofuels like corn ethanol and biodiesel have faced criticism over food vs fuel debates and limited greenhouse gas reductions. It states that second generation biofuels from non-food biomass like agricultural waste have potential for higher yields and greenhouse gas reductions compared to first generation biofuels and could help address some of the issues, but are still in early stages of research and development.
The document discusses organic electronics and photovoltaics. Specifically, it notes that organic electronics use organic materials like polymers to create electronic circuits and devices. In contrast to traditional silicon-based semiconductors, organic electronics can be printed cheaply using processes like inkjet printing. While currently slower than silicon, organic electronics have the potential to significantly reduce costs and increase versatility compared to traditional electronics. For example, printed solar photovoltaic collectors could accelerate the transition to renewable energy by lowering costs.
Pall Corporation provides filtration and separation solutions for mine water treatment. They have global offices and can provide membrane technologies, process reviews, and services specifically designed to meet mining customer objectives and environmental regulations. Pall has over 50 years of experience in water treatment and uses innovative filtration solutions to help mines treat incoming and discharge water to allow water reuse and meet discharge requirements.
This document discusses the challenges facing the mining industry due to low commodity prices. It notes that commodity prices are near 14-year lows and that the commodity metals price index, which tracks prices of metals like copper, aluminum, and uranium, is well below its 2005 level. Many metal prices have declined substantially from their highs in the late 2000s. The mining industry is under stress due to these low prices, which are expected to continue, as well as declining ore quality, productivity, and innovation in the industry. The document advocates for a more sustainable approach to mining called "comprehensive extraction" that minimally disturbs land, recovers multiple resources, produces no waste, and provides benefits to stakeholders.
IRJET- Study of Sugarcane Bagasse and Orange Peel as Adsorbent for Treatment ...IRJET Journal
This document studies the use of orange peel and sugarcane bagasse as low-cost adsorbents for removing nickel from electroplating wastewater. Batch adsorption experiments were conducted to determine the optimum conditions for nickel removal. Orange peel was found to be most effective at removing nickel (95.21% removal) with conditions of 60 minutes, 10g dosage, and pH 8-10. Sugarcane bagasse achieved lower removal (not specified) with conditions of 75 minutes, 8g dosage, and pH 8-10. The study aims to develop affordable, environmentally-friendly methods for treating heavy metal pollution using agricultural waste materials.
This document discusses several methods for optimizing energy consumption in air conditioning plant systems, including improving chiller efficiency, fan power, humidity controls, cooling tower efficiency, chilled/condenser water pumps, chiller plant system control, under-floor systems, and energy recovery systems. It provides case studies on topics like chiller plant design concepts, efficient component selection, installation, commissioning, and operation to reduce energy usage by 30-50%.
The document discusses sustainability practices in the aluminum industry. It notes that aluminum production is energy intensive and can harm the environment if not done sustainably. The document outlines some of the negative environmental impacts of aluminum production such as greenhouse gas emissions and waste. It then discusses best practices adopted by aluminum companies worldwide to improve sustainability, such as reducing emissions and energy usage, improving recycling, and minimizing waste. The conclusion calls for India to adopt more stringent sustainability standards and practices to make aluminum production there more environmentally friendly.
Building a New Economy: Creating Value from WasteSteve Halls
An expert discusses building a new economy based on creating value from waste in Oman. Key points include:
- Rapid industrial growth in Sohar is increasing waste production which can be managed through transformation rather than disposal.
- Wastes like plastic, food, and e-waste can be transformed into valuable products and materials through approaches like integrated resource recovery (IR2).
- IR2 produces efficient transformation of wastes to generate energy and materials, treating wastes as resources. This prevents pollution while enhancing employment, income, and industry sustainability.
This document discusses water challenges for the mining industry. It notes that water is essential for most mining operations but is becoming increasingly scarce due to population growth, climate change, and other factors. The mining industry accounts for a small percentage of global freshwater use but often operates in water-stressed areas. The document outlines strategies for mining companies to improve integrated water management, reduce impacts, and secure alternative water sources like desalination, in order to sustainably address growing water challenges.
The document discusses the bioeconomy and the work of NNFCC, a UK-based consultancy. NNFCC views the bioeconomy as key to delivering economic, social and environmental benefits. It provides services to help clients make informed business decisions and develop sustainable strategies. These services include market analysis, feasibility assessments, and policy support. NNFCC has 10 years of experience in bioeconomy development and works with a range of clients including multinationals, governments, and research organizations.
EN - Presentation Water for the Mining Industry - Degrémont IndustryDegrémont Industry
Degrémont Industry's document discusses water solutions for the mining industry. It faces challenges like increasingly strict regulations, water scarcity, and high tariffs. Degrémont provides solutions like desalination, wastewater treatment, and acid mine drainage remediation using technologies like membranes and biological processes. These solutions benefit mining operations by ensuring compliance, optimizing water usage, and improving community relations. Degrémont has references worldwide for projects addressing issues like metal removal and seawater desalination.
Water and Wastewater: Challenges & Opportunities in the Mining IndustryAECOM
By 2014, mine operators around the world will be investing more than US$13-billion in water-related infrastructure, according to Global Water Intelligence. AECOM’s Till Freihammer examines what this means for the industry in terms of emerging opportunities and challenges. The presentation was first delivered at the 2nd Annual Water Management for Mining Summit in Toronto, Canada, on May 10, 2013.
Energy efficiency in building-the way toward low carbon development-nov 2021Tantish QS, UTM
A document discusses energy efficient buildings and low carbon development in Malaysia. It provides three key points:
1) Building energy usage is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Transitioning to more efficient green buildings is an important part of Malaysia's commitment to low carbon development.
2) The government has implemented policies and guidelines since 2010 to promote green technology and low carbon buildings. Examples of efficient buildings constructed by the government aim to catalyze green building practices.
3) An energy management approach is important for designing and operating efficient buildings. Case studies demonstrate how energy efficiency strategies, monitoring, and user awareness can significantly reduce buildings' energy usage and carbon footprint.
This document discusses sustainable building design, policy, legislation, and environmental building assessments. It provides an overview of key concepts in green building and sustainable construction, including the importance of material selection and addressing environmental, performance, and cost implications. The document also outlines the development of policies and legislation related to sustainability in both the UK and Malaysia, and discusses various tools for assessing the environmental performance of buildings, including BREEAM, LEED, and the Green Building Index.
Low Carbon Buildings in Malaysia @ Low Carbon Asia Conference by UTMSteve Lojuntin
The document discusses low carbon building initiatives in Malaysia. It provides details on Malaysia's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 45% by 2030 under the Paris Agreement. It then discusses various low carbon building assessment tools used in Malaysia, including the GreenPASS system developed by CIDB that assesses buildings based on actual carbon emission reductions. Examples are given of low carbon buildings in Malaysia such as the LEO building and GEO building that have achieved significant energy savings through strategies like daylighting, efficient lighting and equipment, insulation, renewable energy systems, and energy monitoring.
The document describes an industrial plant for producing biodiesel from algae. It discusses the multi-step process including growing algae phototrophically in photobioreactors, extracting the algal oil, and converting the oil to biodiesel. Key aspects of the process include nutrient delivery and monitoring, light exposure and mixing to maximize photosynthesis, and mechanical designs to optimize the culture and extraction. The biodiesel produced can replace diesel fuel completely and meets European environmental regulations.
The document discusses 10 emerging technologies:
1. Organic electronics and photovoltaics which can be printed cheaply compared to traditional electronics.
2. Technologies that convert carbon dioxide into liquid fuels using photosynthetic bacteria.
3. Self-healing materials that can repair damage without human intervention.
4. Nuclear reactor and waste recycling technologies that increase uranium efficiency and reduce waste.
5. 3D printing and remote manufacturing using digital files to print objects in homes and offices.
6. Enhanced nutrition using genomic techniques to identify proteins for improved health.
7. Wireless electric vehicles that receive power through electromagnetic fields in road cables.
8. More energy efficient water purification technologies like forward
ENGINE TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH TRENDS OF ADVANCED BIOFUEL AS ALTERNATIVE FUEL...IAEME Publication
1) The document discusses research trends in advanced biofuels as alternatives to fossil fuels for transportation. It focuses on using non-edible raw materials like lignocellulose and algae to produce biofuels.
2) The key challenges discussed are reducing fuel production costs and developing engine technologies optimized for biofuels. Research is exploring more efficient cultivation of algae and conversion of biomass.
3) The document also examines policies and technologies needed to improve biofuel properties, increase blending limits in vehicles, and boost biofuels' carbon dioxide reduction effectiveness compared to fossil fuels.
Role of smart grid in advancing green townships rev3Bhc Kuala Lumpur
This document discusses the role of smart grids in advancing green townships in Malaysia. It provides background on GreenTech Malaysia, which promotes green technology deployment. Smart grids can help integrate renewable energy and electric vehicles, improving energy efficiency. A low carbon city framework evaluates townships across sectors like transportation and buildings to reduce emissions. Pilot projects in cities have achieved emission reductions up to 25% by implementing the framework and smart grid principles like demand response and renewable integration. The document advocates a community-based approach to smart grids to optimize energy usage and production across a planned business park development.
This document discusses biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels. It notes that factors like rising oil prices, energy security concerns, greenhouse gas emissions, and limited fossil fuel reserves are driving interest in renewable energy sources like biofuels. The document summarizes that first generation biofuels like corn ethanol and biodiesel have faced criticism over food vs fuel debates and limited greenhouse gas reductions. It states that second generation biofuels from non-food biomass like agricultural waste have potential for higher yields and greenhouse gas reductions compared to first generation biofuels and could help address some of the issues, but are still in early stages of research and development.
The document discusses organic electronics and photovoltaics. Specifically, it notes that organic electronics use organic materials like polymers to create electronic circuits and devices. In contrast to traditional silicon-based semiconductors, organic electronics can be printed cheaply using processes like inkjet printing. While currently slower than silicon, organic electronics have the potential to significantly reduce costs and increase versatility compared to traditional electronics. For example, printed solar photovoltaic collectors could accelerate the transition to renewable energy by lowering costs.
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2. Introduction
In 2009, the International Copper Association, Ltd. (ICA) and its members
launched the Copper Stewardship initiative, which provides a shared vision
for guiding long-term planning and taking action on the immediate market
demands facing the industry.
The purpose of this brochure is to provide stakeholders, including
manufacturers, recyclers, the consumer public, government regulators,
and the media with an overview of the global copper industry’s approach to
environmental and social responsibility.
In practice, Copper Stewardship is about:
• Safeguarding human health and the environment;
• Supporting and disseminating knowledge and sound science;
• Applying life cycle and risk assessment approaches, and best
management practices;
• Maximizing recycling;
• Engaging with stakeholders.
Copper Stewardship encompasses all aspects of the copper value
chain as illustrated below:
“Copper Stewardship is a
process for continuously
increasing the value
to society of copper
and copper uses in a
responsible, accountable
and concerned manner.”
- ICA members, ICA network and
Original Equipment Manufacturers,
May 2005, New York City.
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1. Measure industry impacts
2. Communicate performance
3. Continually improve industry
performance
4. Enhance the customer’s value
proposition
5. Promote system-wide
innovation
Economic
Performance
Social
Performance
Environmental
Performance
Corporate
Governance
Socio-
Economic
Eco-
Efficiency
Socio-
Environmental
Sustainable Development
Copper Value Chain
Copper Stewardship Priorities
Copper Stewardship Framework.
Sustainable Development is the vision, and
Copper Stewardship is our industry’s course
of action to achieve that vision.
Waste
End Use
Manufacture Fabrication
Smelting and
REfining
Mining and
Processing
Exploration
Recycling
End-of-Life
Management
3. Primary Copper
Exploration, Mining and Processing
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The f rst stage of the copper value chain is known as the “primary copper
industry” – a term that encompasses the exploration for, and the mining
and processing of, copper. Copper is mined throughout the world. The
highest copper-producing countries are Chile, USA, Peru, China, Australia,
Indonesia, Russia, Canada and Zambia.
Sustainability issues relating to this part of the copper value chain are
varied and depend on the life cycle stage of the mine. At the front end,
the environmental impacts of roads, camps and equipment associated
with mine exploration, need to be addressed. During the development of
mining operations, community relations become paramount as companies
establish their social licences to operate. During mining operations, sound
management practices are required specif cally in relation to worker health
and safety, air emissions (including greenhouse gas emissions) and
potential environmental impacts from waste products. Finally, at the end of
a mine’s life, emphasis shifts towards the potential social, economic and
environmental impacts associated with mine closure and reclamation.
The primary copper industry has done a great deal to address these issues.
Individual companies have implemented rigorous sustainable development
programs, and the copper industry as a whole can point to signif cant
improvements in a number of important indicators such as: signif cant
reductions in air emissions; innovative recovery of by-products; and
improved energy eff ciencies.
Even with these achievements, ICA and its member companies recognize
that there are always opportunities for improvement. This drive for
continuous improvement is reinforced by industry commitments to the
International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), and by voluntary and
regulatory schemes in the companies’ respective regions of operation.
This mining tailings deposition area in Indonesia has
been reclaimed with natural vegetation. The regular
appearance of fish-preying birds signals the presence
of abundant aquatic life.
The copper industry
can point to: significant
reductions in air emissions;
innovative recovery of by-
products; and improved
energy efficiencies.
Case Study:
Supporting Biodiversity Research
in Papua, Indonesia
PT Freeport Indonesia is the largest
copper- and gold-mining company
in Indonesia. It is located in the
Indonesian Province of Papua on the
island of New Guinea. The entire
region of southern Papua has one
of the highest levels of biodiversity
in Southeast Asia – with 18 of the
World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) “Global
200 Ecoregions,” 24 of Bird Life
International’s 218 “Endemic Bird
Areas,” and some of the most pristine
coral reefs in the world.
Over many years, Freeport has funded
a series of comprehensive surveys of
the area’s biodiversity in conjunction
with Indonesian and international
experts. The collection and inventory
of species, including newly discovered
plants and animals, from these surveys
have greatly enhanced the national
and regional understanding of the f ora
and fauna native to this poorly-known
region, while also facilitating effective
biodiversity management.
4. Secondary Copper
Recycling
Around 40% of the world’s annual copper usage is met through recycling.
Copper-bearing scrap materials are recovered from the many fabrication
processes involved in the copper value chain as well as from end-of-life
applications, such as the wiring and plumbing installations from building
demolition and the dismantling of a wide range of consumer and industrial
products, e.g., vehicles, appliances, components, electronic equipment and
motors. The scrap is then processed in highly sophisticated facilities that
guarantee treatment in an environmentally-responsible manner. The quality
of copper produced through recycling is of the same high calibre as copper
produced from primary raw materials.
There are many environmental benef ts to recycling copper. It saves
energy (recycling uses 20% of the energy required to produce primary
metal), reduces emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants,
extends the life of natural resources, reduces dependence on imported raw
materials and keeps valuable land from being used for landf lls. One of the
key sustainability goals of this stage of the copper value chain is therefore
to maximize copper recycling and capture the associated benef ts for the
environment.
Today, there are over 140 national and international laws, regulations,
directives and guidelines that encourage the responsible management
of consumer products at the end of their useful life. Nevertheless, the
enforcement of these laws and regulations, especially those related to
transportation and treatment, remains a challenge. The secondary copper
industry is working with regulators to ensure that copper recycling is
conducted only in facilities that adhere to high environmental standards.
One of the key sustainability
goals at this stage of the
copper value chain is to
maximize copper recycling
and capture the associated
benefits for the environment.
Case Study:
Leading the Way
in Electronics Recycling
Aurubis’ recycling centre in Lunen,
Germany, sets the worldwide benchmark
for the environmentally friendly
reprocessing of copper scrap.
In addition to copper, Aurubis recovers
the mix of metals present in materials,
such as end-of-life electronic equipment.
As the regulatory requirements for
recycling increase, Aurubis has adapted
its processes to accommodate the
increased complexity of its input
materials. As one example, due to the
higher contents of organic materials,
such as plastics, the company has
adapted its main smelting processes as
well as those used to treat air emissions
and wastewater.
Continuous investments to improve
technology and environmental protection
have meant, for example, that since
1990, the specif c carbon emissions at
the Lunen site alone have been reduced
by 68%.
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Copper-bearing scrap materials are derived from a number
of sources including the dismantling of a wide range of
products (vehicles, appliances, components, electronic
equipment and motors) at their end-of-life.
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Copper in Use
Fabrication and Manufacturing
The primary and secondary copper industries ship copper to fabricators
mainly as cathodes (sheets of 99.9% pure copper) for further processing.
Fabricators then convert the copper metal into wire (for electrical and
electronic applications), pipes (for delivering drinking water), sheets
(for constructing buildings), and a variety of other shapes. These semi-
fabricated copper and copper-alloyed shapes are then shipped to
downstream users for f nal manufacturing into an enormous variety of
useful end products.
Due to its outstanding electrical conductivity, copper’s main use – some
65% of production – is as the material of choice for electric and electronic
purposes. Communication technologies, transportation equipment, and
renewable energy production all depend on copper. Other important end
uses include building construction, industrial machinery and equipment, and
consumer products.
Today, sustainability concerns such as climate change and resource
conservation are providing new opportunities and responsibilities for
fabricators and manufacturers of copper products. Initiatives to improve
energy eff ciency – for example in electricity generation and use, in air
conditioners and in domestic appliances – have resulted in increased
demand for copper.
Resource conservation is leading towards achieving greater performance
from one tonne of copper. Alloy technology, along with precision
processing, is helping the industry deliver thinner products that support the
miniaturization of applications, such as consumer electronics.
At the same time, manufacturers of copper products are taking a fresh
look at new applications for copper and what their role might be in terms of
extended producer responsibility.
Today, sustainability
concerns such as climate
change and resource
conservation are providing
new opportunities and
responsibilities for fabricators
and manufacturers of copper
products.
Case Study:
Innovation along
the Copper Value Chain
Siemens is a global leader in providing
motors for the industrial, infrastructure
and construction sectors.
The company’s new line of ultra eff cient
motors looks just like their standard
eff ciency line, but with one key difference.
The rotating part of the motor, called the
rotor, is made of copper.
Because of its higher conductivity, a
copper rotor has less electrical resistance
than one made with other materials. This
means that these motors run cooler, can
last longer and consume less energy.
Siemens’ new ultra eff cient motor
provides a clear example of innovation
and collaboration along the copper
value chain. The International Copper
Association and the Copper Development
Association (USA) invested several
years of research and development
efforts to develop a process to die
cast copper rotors. Siemens was the
instrumental partner in determining the
economic feasibility and prof tability of
commercializing the technology.
Motors are used to heat and cool buildings,
pump water, and power many industrial
processes. A new product line of industrial
motors – using copper – consumes less
energy than other motors.
6. The Path Forward
The International Copper Association (ICA) and its member companies
have identif ed f ve priority actions to focus industry efforts on addressing
sustainability along the copper value chain. These actions are structured
to help manage risk effectively and reduce environmental impacts by
stimulating innovative solutions for customers and end users.
These priorities are:
1. Measure industry impacts
ICA uses well accepted risk assessment and life cycle assessment
methodologies to measure the environmental impacts of copper along its
value chain and to use the end results to compile environmental prof les for
copper-containing products. ICA and its members use these tools to support
communication with regulators and policy makers, as well as to support the
manufacturers of copper-containing products in meeting their market needs.
2. Communicate performance
ICA and its member companies are engaging with architects, builders,
manufacturers, regulators and consumers to track and address stakeholders’
requirements and concerns. This engagement guides the industry’s
communications strategy so that it delivers the appropriate messages in a
format and medium best suited to each audience.
3. Continually improve industry performance
ICA and its member companies recognize that reducing the impacts
associated with production enhances the competitiveness of copper-
containing products in a market that is increasingly concerned with social
and environmental impacts. To this end, ICA acts as a clearinghouse
for information on its members’ activities, including their efforts towards
continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance.
4. Enhance the customer’s value proposition
Copper has many unique functional properties of which customers and end
users of copper-containing products may not be fully aware, such as its
antimicrobial properties, high electrical conductivity and outstanding ability
to be continuously recycled. ICA is working with customers and end users
of copper-containing products to help them share information and identify
opportunities where copper provides a real contribution to sustainability.
5. Promote system-wide innovation
This priority is about opening a dialogue around what the future may offer,
and what contributions the whole copper value chain may make. ICA is
playing a key role in promoting dialogue on emerging trends and innovations
in sustainable development by bringing together stakeholder groups from
different stages of the copper value chain to identify needs, brainstorm ideas
and facilitate activities that support system-wide innovation.
Copper has many unique
functional properties that
customers may not be
fully aware of, such as its
antimicrobial properties,
high electrical conductivity
and outstanding ability to be
continuously recycled.
Case Study:
Copper’s Role in the Fight
against Hospital Infections
The copper industry has come together
to answer a very important question:
Can copper and copper alloys (brass
and bronze) help curb the spread of
bacteria that cause hospital- acquired
infections?
Test results indicate that they can*. The
evidence is convincing. As a result, the
United States Environmental Protection
Agency has registered over 280 copper
alloys as antimicrobial materials.
For years, infection control programs
in hospitals have employed two main
methods to minimize bacteria in the
environment: hand-washing and the
regular cleaning and disinfection of
surfaces. Using copper alloys for
touch surfaces and equipment such as
hospital beds, handrails and doctors’
pens is now emerging as a strong
third weapon to supplement these two
traditional infection control practices.
* Laboratory testing shows that, when cleaned regularly, Antimicrobial Copper™
kills greater than 99.9% of the following bacteria within 2 hours of exposure:
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-resistant
enterococcus faecalis (VRE), Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and E. coli O157:H7. Antimicrobial Copper surfaces
are a supplement to and not a substitute for standard infection control practices.
Like other antimicrobial products, they have been shown to reduce microbial
contamination, but do not necessarily prevent cross contamination; users must
continue to follow all current infection control practices.
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Conclusion
Through its Copper Stewardship initiative, the copper industry has
taken action and continues to move forward in its understanding of, and
commitment to, sustainable development. This requires the input and
cooperation of all stakeholders along the copper value chain, from the
primary, secondary and fabrication industries, to users, product designers
and engineers, as well as policy makers, regulators and non-governmental
organisations. The ICA hopes that its Copper Stewardship initiative will help
stimulate ideas to promote such cooperation.
The International Copper Association, Ltd. (ICA) is the leading organization
for promoting the use of copper worldwide. Its mission is to increase
awareness and usage of copper by communicating the unique attributes
that make copper an essential contributor to health, to advances in science
and technology and to a higher standard of living throughout the world.
The Association’s 37 member companies represent the majority of the
world’s ref ned copper output and are among the largest copper producers,
fabricators, and wire and cable companies in the world.
If you would like to help contribute to our vision, please contact us at:
International Copper Association, Ltd.
260 Madison Avenue, 16th
Floor
New York, NY 10016-2401
United States
Phone: (212) 251-7240
Fax: (212) 251-7245
E-mail: info@copperinfo.com
www. copperinfo.com
Through its Copper
Stewardship initiative, the
copper industry has taken
action and continues to move
forward in its understanding
of, and commitment to,
sustainable development.
Case Study:
A Partnership Approach
to the Duty of Care
The copper industry was the f rst in
Europe to undertake a Voluntary Risk
Assessment – a scientif c study to
evaluate the potential risks of a substance
to humans and the environment.
Conducted in partnership with Italy’s
Istituto Superiore di Sanità (National
Institute of Health), the Copper Voluntary
Risk Assessment demonstrated that
the production, use and end-of-life
phases of copper are generally safe
for the environment, the health of
industry workers and the public. It also
identif es specif c situations for which risk
management actions may be required.
The Voluntary Risk Assessment is an
example of how the copper industry is
proactively meeting its responsibilities to
society and is well advanced in meeting
its obligations under the European
Union’s REACH regulation (Registration,
Evaluation and Authorisation of
Chemicals).
Copper’s excellent electrical and thermal
conductivity put it at the core of renewable
energy technologies. For example, a typical
1.5 MW capacity wind turbine uses about 4
tonnes of copper for the cabling, voltage
transformer and gearbox.