SCAMPER is a technique that helps to redesign a product or a service asking some questions about the parts or uses of the product or service to change.
Biopolymers can be divided into three categories based on their origin and production:
1) Polymers directly extracted from biomass like starch and cellulose
2) Polymers produced from biobased monomers through chemical synthesis like polylactic acid
3) Polymers produced by microorganisms or genetically modified bacteria like polyhydroxyalkanoates
Common biopolymers include starch, polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, and polycaprolactone. These materials have properties similar to conventional plastics but are biodegradable. Their gas barrier and thermal properties depend on material and humidity conditions. Biopolymers can be composted within weeks to months depending on
Nesli Sozer gave a presentation about 3D food printing: A disruptive Food Manufacturing Technology at the 3D Food Printing Conference on 28th of June 2017 in Venlo.
This document outlines steps for achieving zero waste in Shanghai. It defines zero waste as reducing one's ecological footprint by applying the 5Rs: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot. In January 2016, Shanghai launched a Zero Waste Challenge. The document provides tips for reducing waste in various areas of life like the bathroom, closet, office, lunch, groceries, kitchen, and cleaning. It recommends solutions like buying less and higher quality items, refilling pens and printing less, composting food scraps, and bringing reusable containers and bottles. Finally, it lists 10 steps for achieving zero waste, such as refusing free samples, buying in bulk, learning to pack lunches in reusable containers, repairing
The packaging industry in India is growing at 14-15% annually and is expected to double in growth over the next two years. It serves the Indian economy by preserving quality and extending shelf life for many products. Increased competition and export demand have increased needs for appropriate and cost-effective packaging. The industry has become more specialized in terms of health and environmental standards. Major segments include food, pharmaceuticals, and plastics packaging, which are driving growth. However, only 2% of India's processed food is packaged compared to 70% in western nations, indicating significant growth potential. While domestic production has increased, India also imports packaging machinery, especially high-end machinery, presenting opportunities for foreign suppliers.
The document proposes a project to research converting food waste to compost at a school in Singapore. It notes that food waste is often mixed with other waste instead of being separated, which is bad for the environment. The project would have students and cafeteria workers separate food waste, which would then be composted on school grounds. The composting process and extracting useful gases would be studied. Support from the school and Panasonic is requested to help with bins, safety equipment, and analyzing the results.
SCAMPER is a technique that helps to redesign a product or a service asking some questions about the parts or uses of the product or service to change.
Biopolymers can be divided into three categories based on their origin and production:
1) Polymers directly extracted from biomass like starch and cellulose
2) Polymers produced from biobased monomers through chemical synthesis like polylactic acid
3) Polymers produced by microorganisms or genetically modified bacteria like polyhydroxyalkanoates
Common biopolymers include starch, polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, and polycaprolactone. These materials have properties similar to conventional plastics but are biodegradable. Their gas barrier and thermal properties depend on material and humidity conditions. Biopolymers can be composted within weeks to months depending on
Nesli Sozer gave a presentation about 3D food printing: A disruptive Food Manufacturing Technology at the 3D Food Printing Conference on 28th of June 2017 in Venlo.
This document outlines steps for achieving zero waste in Shanghai. It defines zero waste as reducing one's ecological footprint by applying the 5Rs: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot. In January 2016, Shanghai launched a Zero Waste Challenge. The document provides tips for reducing waste in various areas of life like the bathroom, closet, office, lunch, groceries, kitchen, and cleaning. It recommends solutions like buying less and higher quality items, refilling pens and printing less, composting food scraps, and bringing reusable containers and bottles. Finally, it lists 10 steps for achieving zero waste, such as refusing free samples, buying in bulk, learning to pack lunches in reusable containers, repairing
The packaging industry in India is growing at 14-15% annually and is expected to double in growth over the next two years. It serves the Indian economy by preserving quality and extending shelf life for many products. Increased competition and export demand have increased needs for appropriate and cost-effective packaging. The industry has become more specialized in terms of health and environmental standards. Major segments include food, pharmaceuticals, and plastics packaging, which are driving growth. However, only 2% of India's processed food is packaged compared to 70% in western nations, indicating significant growth potential. While domestic production has increased, India also imports packaging machinery, especially high-end machinery, presenting opportunities for foreign suppliers.
The document proposes a project to research converting food waste to compost at a school in Singapore. It notes that food waste is often mixed with other waste instead of being separated, which is bad for the environment. The project would have students and cafeteria workers separate food waste, which would then be composted on school grounds. The composting process and extracting useful gases would be studied. Support from the school and Panasonic is requested to help with bins, safety equipment, and analyzing the results.
This document provides an overview of design thinking. It discusses how design thinking balances what is desirable, intuitive, technologically feasible, and viable from a business perspective. The document outlines the key principles of design thinking, including empathy, reframing problems, collaboration, exploration, tolerating failure and ambiguity. It also describes the core stages of the design thinking process as research, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Finally, the document shares success stories from GE Healthcare and P&G that demonstrate how they have applied design thinking.
Microencapsulation technology in food and beverage industryFoodresearchLab
Microencapsulation provides a protective barrier and controlled release of core materials. Common polymers for encapsulation include cellulose, chitosan, alginate, hydrolyzed starches, polysaccharides, pectin, proteins, and yeast cells. Microencapsulation techniques like spray drying, emulsion, and freeze drying are used to encapsulate vitamins, minerals, flavors, and probiotics. Future research focuses on reducing capsule size and simplifying processes to lower costs and improve applications in food products.
This document discusses 3D printing technology. It begins with a brief overview of how 3D printing works by building objects layer by layer from a digital file. It then provides a history of 3D printing, highlighting key developments. Examples are given of different uses for 3D printing, such as concept modeling, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools, end use parts, and more. Projections for significant growth in the 3D printing industry are mentioned. Notable 3D printer manufacturers and specific printer models are listed, along with potential future applications and scenarios involving 3D printing technology.
This document lists 10 reasons to recycle and provides examples of items that can and cannot be recycled. It encourages recycling to save energy, prevent global warming, preserve landfill space, reduce waste, and benefit the environment and economy by creating demand and jobs while reducing water pollution. Recyclable items include newspaper, mail, magazines, cardboard, paper, plastics, glass, phones, and food and beverage cans. Non-recyclables are also noted. The document concludes by promoting composting of organic waste to replenish soil in a sustainable cycle.
This document discusses the use of robots in the food processing industry. It begins by defining industrial robots according to the British Automation and Robot Association and International Standards Organization. It then provides a brief history of industrial robots, noting that the first modern robot was developed in 1959. The document outlines the various types of robots used in food processing, including articulated, SCARA, and delta robots. It discusses specific applications of robots in areas like cartoning, labeling, palletizing, and dairy, meat, and fruit/vegetable processing. Sensory robots like electronic noses and tongues are also summarized. In conclusion, the document discusses the benefits of robots for food manufacturers but also notes their high costs.
The document provides a history of packaging from primitive times to modern packaging. It discusses how packaging has evolved with social changes from nomadic tribes to industrialized societies. Key developments include the first packages used by primitive humans, early packaging materials like animal skins and clay pots, and how packaging functions expanded with the rise of trade and retail. The industrial revolution led to mass production and new roles for packaging in branding, marketing and informing consumers. Modern packaging faces challenges around waste management, environmental issues and meeting global food needs.
Production of Bioplastic Film using Biodegradable Resin, PLA (Polylactic Acid)Ajjay Kumar Gupta
Production of Bioplastic Film using Biodegradable Resin, PLA (Polylactic Acid). Biodegradable Film Manufacturing Business - Sustainable Alternative to Plastics
Bioplastic is a biodegradable material that come from renewable sources and can be used to reduce the problem of plastic waste that is suffocating the planet and polluting the environment.
These are 100% degradable, equally resistant and versatile, already used in agriculture, textile industry, medicine and, over all, in the container and packaging market, and biopolymers are already becoming popular in cities throughout Europe and the United States for ecological reasons: they are known as PHA.
Advantages of Bioplastics:
• They reduce carbon footprint
• They providing energy savings in production
• They do not involve the consumption of non-renewable raw materials
• Their production reduces non-biodegradable waste that contaminates the environment
• They do not contain additives that are harmful to health, such as phthalates or Bisphenol A
• They do not change the flavor or scent of the food contained
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This document outlines the design thinking process which includes understanding the problem through research, defining insights, ideating solutions, prototyping ideas, and testing prototypes. It discusses techniques for each step such as conducting observations and interviews to understand user needs without solutions in mind, brainstorming solutions divergently, building quick prototypes to test ideas, and obtaining both qualitative and quantitative feedback through testing to further develop solutions. The overall process is meant to balance concept and prototyping through an iterative process of converging on insights and diverging with new ideas to avoid getting stuck on initial solutions.
Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT) is a methodology for creativity and problem-solving developed in the 1990s based on Genrich Altshuller's TRIZ method. At the core of SIT is the idea that inventive solutions share common patterns. SIT helps organizations develop a culture of innovation through programs that generate innovative yet practical ideas. The methodology utilizes five thinking tools and principles, most notably the "Closed World" principle which requires solving problems using only existing resources within the defined problem space.
The document discusses the circular economy model which aims to move away from the linear "take-make-dispose" model. It emphasizes keeping resources in use for longer through reuse, repair, and remanufacturing. A key quote from Walter Stahel defines the circular economy concept as ensuring today's goods become tomorrow's resources at low cost. The circular economy aims to design out waste and keep materials and products circulating in the economy.
This document provides an overview of Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT), an innovation framework developed by Jacob Goldenberg, Drew Boyd, and Eberhard Schmidt. It introduces several SIT tools for overcoming cognitive biases that inhibit innovation, including Closed World, Subtraction, Task Unification, Multiplication, Division, and Attribute Dependency. Examples are given to illustrate how each tool can be applied to generate new ideas and product variations. Resources for learning more about SIT are provided at the end.
Amcor: packaging sustainability webinar, May 28th 2019Roi Perez
As brands strive to make responsible business decisions, how can you sort through the packaging myths and buzzwords to devise a more sustainable packaging strategy? With soon-to-arrive legislation, recyclability pledges, and growing consumer demand, brands and retailers need to be equipped with the right information.
In this free webinar, Gerald Rebitzer, Amcor Flexibles Sustainability Director will discuss:
- The most common packaging myths and truths
Sustainability-focused regulations and legislation that are on the horizon
- Why recyclability is not the only criteria for your packaging’s sustainability – key sustainability attributes for your packaging
- Learn your bio-based, from your biodegradable to your compostable – sustainable packaging 101
- How a brand’s packaging sustainability progress can be shared with consumers
https://www.amcor.com/
Design thinking is a 5-stage process used to solve complex problems in an innovative way. The 5 stages are: empathize to understand user needs, define the problem from their perspective, ideate potential solutions, prototype the top ideas, and test them with users. It provides a human-centered approach to problem solving by gaining empathy for users and iterating on solutions.
Sustainability refers to systems and processes that can endure over long periods of time without damaging the environment or natural resources. It requires that humans exist in productive harmony with nature to meet needs of the present without compromising future generations. The document provides actions individuals can take to live more sustainably such as simplifying consumption, buying used goods, recycling, using reusable containers and mugs, washing clothes in cold water, and maintaining vehicles properly.
Green computing and environment concern final)shashi vidura
This document discusses green computing and how traditional computing negatively impacts the environment. It notes that computers produce greenhouse gases, e-waste, and other pollution. Green computing aims to design, manufacture, use, and dispose of computers efficiently with minimal environmental impact. Some ways to adopt green computing practices include buying energy efficient hardware, using power management settings, recycling electronics, and virtualization. The document also lists some green computing companies and products that are more environmentally friendly.
The document summarizes Catherine Michelle Rose's PhD thesis from Stanford University on formulating product end-of-life strategies. It discusses her research on design for environment and the hierarchy of end-of-life strategies from reuse to recycling to disposal. The document also explains Philips Consumer Electronics' process for environmental impact analysis of products, which involves life cycle assessment tools to examine impacts across a product's entire lifecycle.
Product stewardship aims to reduce the environmental impact of products throughout their lifecycles. It involves considering a product's environmental effects during design, production, distribution, usage, and disposal. Key aspects of product stewardship include shared responsibility among all parties involved in a product's lifecycle, lifecycle thinking to assess environmental impacts at each stage, and innovation to continuously improve environmental performance. Implementing product stewardship can help prevent pollution and enable more sustainable business practices.
This document provides an overview of design thinking. It discusses how design thinking balances what is desirable, intuitive, technologically feasible, and viable from a business perspective. The document outlines the key principles of design thinking, including empathy, reframing problems, collaboration, exploration, tolerating failure and ambiguity. It also describes the core stages of the design thinking process as research, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Finally, the document shares success stories from GE Healthcare and P&G that demonstrate how they have applied design thinking.
Microencapsulation technology in food and beverage industryFoodresearchLab
Microencapsulation provides a protective barrier and controlled release of core materials. Common polymers for encapsulation include cellulose, chitosan, alginate, hydrolyzed starches, polysaccharides, pectin, proteins, and yeast cells. Microencapsulation techniques like spray drying, emulsion, and freeze drying are used to encapsulate vitamins, minerals, flavors, and probiotics. Future research focuses on reducing capsule size and simplifying processes to lower costs and improve applications in food products.
This document discusses 3D printing technology. It begins with a brief overview of how 3D printing works by building objects layer by layer from a digital file. It then provides a history of 3D printing, highlighting key developments. Examples are given of different uses for 3D printing, such as concept modeling, functional prototyping, manufacturing tools, end use parts, and more. Projections for significant growth in the 3D printing industry are mentioned. Notable 3D printer manufacturers and specific printer models are listed, along with potential future applications and scenarios involving 3D printing technology.
This document lists 10 reasons to recycle and provides examples of items that can and cannot be recycled. It encourages recycling to save energy, prevent global warming, preserve landfill space, reduce waste, and benefit the environment and economy by creating demand and jobs while reducing water pollution. Recyclable items include newspaper, mail, magazines, cardboard, paper, plastics, glass, phones, and food and beverage cans. Non-recyclables are also noted. The document concludes by promoting composting of organic waste to replenish soil in a sustainable cycle.
This document discusses the use of robots in the food processing industry. It begins by defining industrial robots according to the British Automation and Robot Association and International Standards Organization. It then provides a brief history of industrial robots, noting that the first modern robot was developed in 1959. The document outlines the various types of robots used in food processing, including articulated, SCARA, and delta robots. It discusses specific applications of robots in areas like cartoning, labeling, palletizing, and dairy, meat, and fruit/vegetable processing. Sensory robots like electronic noses and tongues are also summarized. In conclusion, the document discusses the benefits of robots for food manufacturers but also notes their high costs.
The document provides a history of packaging from primitive times to modern packaging. It discusses how packaging has evolved with social changes from nomadic tribes to industrialized societies. Key developments include the first packages used by primitive humans, early packaging materials like animal skins and clay pots, and how packaging functions expanded with the rise of trade and retail. The industrial revolution led to mass production and new roles for packaging in branding, marketing and informing consumers. Modern packaging faces challenges around waste management, environmental issues and meeting global food needs.
Production of Bioplastic Film using Biodegradable Resin, PLA (Polylactic Acid)Ajjay Kumar Gupta
Production of Bioplastic Film using Biodegradable Resin, PLA (Polylactic Acid). Biodegradable Film Manufacturing Business - Sustainable Alternative to Plastics
Bioplastic is a biodegradable material that come from renewable sources and can be used to reduce the problem of plastic waste that is suffocating the planet and polluting the environment.
These are 100% degradable, equally resistant and versatile, already used in agriculture, textile industry, medicine and, over all, in the container and packaging market, and biopolymers are already becoming popular in cities throughout Europe and the United States for ecological reasons: they are known as PHA.
Advantages of Bioplastics:
• They reduce carbon footprint
• They providing energy savings in production
• They do not involve the consumption of non-renewable raw materials
• Their production reduces non-biodegradable waste that contaminates the environment
• They do not contain additives that are harmful to health, such as phthalates or Bisphenol A
• They do not change the flavor or scent of the food contained
See more
https://goo.gl/54LqSQ
https://goo.gl/EaPVp1
https://goo.gl/QJQWFT
Contact us:
Niir Project Consultancy Services
An ISO 9001:2015 Company
106-E, Kamla Nagar, Opp. Spark Mall,
New Delhi-110007, India.
Email: npcs.ei@gmail.com , info@entrepreneurindia.co
Tel: +91-11-23843955, 23845654, 23845886, 8800733955
Mobile: +91-9811043595
Website: www.entrepreneurindia.co , www.niir.org
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This document outlines the design thinking process which includes understanding the problem through research, defining insights, ideating solutions, prototyping ideas, and testing prototypes. It discusses techniques for each step such as conducting observations and interviews to understand user needs without solutions in mind, brainstorming solutions divergently, building quick prototypes to test ideas, and obtaining both qualitative and quantitative feedback through testing to further develop solutions. The overall process is meant to balance concept and prototyping through an iterative process of converging on insights and diverging with new ideas to avoid getting stuck on initial solutions.
Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT) is a methodology for creativity and problem-solving developed in the 1990s based on Genrich Altshuller's TRIZ method. At the core of SIT is the idea that inventive solutions share common patterns. SIT helps organizations develop a culture of innovation through programs that generate innovative yet practical ideas. The methodology utilizes five thinking tools and principles, most notably the "Closed World" principle which requires solving problems using only existing resources within the defined problem space.
The document discusses the circular economy model which aims to move away from the linear "take-make-dispose" model. It emphasizes keeping resources in use for longer through reuse, repair, and remanufacturing. A key quote from Walter Stahel defines the circular economy concept as ensuring today's goods become tomorrow's resources at low cost. The circular economy aims to design out waste and keep materials and products circulating in the economy.
This document provides an overview of Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT), an innovation framework developed by Jacob Goldenberg, Drew Boyd, and Eberhard Schmidt. It introduces several SIT tools for overcoming cognitive biases that inhibit innovation, including Closed World, Subtraction, Task Unification, Multiplication, Division, and Attribute Dependency. Examples are given to illustrate how each tool can be applied to generate new ideas and product variations. Resources for learning more about SIT are provided at the end.
Amcor: packaging sustainability webinar, May 28th 2019Roi Perez
As brands strive to make responsible business decisions, how can you sort through the packaging myths and buzzwords to devise a more sustainable packaging strategy? With soon-to-arrive legislation, recyclability pledges, and growing consumer demand, brands and retailers need to be equipped with the right information.
In this free webinar, Gerald Rebitzer, Amcor Flexibles Sustainability Director will discuss:
- The most common packaging myths and truths
Sustainability-focused regulations and legislation that are on the horizon
- Why recyclability is not the only criteria for your packaging’s sustainability – key sustainability attributes for your packaging
- Learn your bio-based, from your biodegradable to your compostable – sustainable packaging 101
- How a brand’s packaging sustainability progress can be shared with consumers
https://www.amcor.com/
Design thinking is a 5-stage process used to solve complex problems in an innovative way. The 5 stages are: empathize to understand user needs, define the problem from their perspective, ideate potential solutions, prototype the top ideas, and test them with users. It provides a human-centered approach to problem solving by gaining empathy for users and iterating on solutions.
Sustainability refers to systems and processes that can endure over long periods of time without damaging the environment or natural resources. It requires that humans exist in productive harmony with nature to meet needs of the present without compromising future generations. The document provides actions individuals can take to live more sustainably such as simplifying consumption, buying used goods, recycling, using reusable containers and mugs, washing clothes in cold water, and maintaining vehicles properly.
Green computing and environment concern final)shashi vidura
This document discusses green computing and how traditional computing negatively impacts the environment. It notes that computers produce greenhouse gases, e-waste, and other pollution. Green computing aims to design, manufacture, use, and dispose of computers efficiently with minimal environmental impact. Some ways to adopt green computing practices include buying energy efficient hardware, using power management settings, recycling electronics, and virtualization. The document also lists some green computing companies and products that are more environmentally friendly.
The document summarizes Catherine Michelle Rose's PhD thesis from Stanford University on formulating product end-of-life strategies. It discusses her research on design for environment and the hierarchy of end-of-life strategies from reuse to recycling to disposal. The document also explains Philips Consumer Electronics' process for environmental impact analysis of products, which involves life cycle assessment tools to examine impacts across a product's entire lifecycle.
Product stewardship aims to reduce the environmental impact of products throughout their lifecycles. It involves considering a product's environmental effects during design, production, distribution, usage, and disposal. Key aspects of product stewardship include shared responsibility among all parties involved in a product's lifecycle, lifecycle thinking to assess environmental impacts at each stage, and innovation to continuously improve environmental performance. Implementing product stewardship can help prevent pollution and enable more sustainable business practices.
This document is a thesis submitted by Tamas Benko to the Budapest University of Technology and Economics for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering. The thesis investigates the applicability of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in process engineering to support environmentally-conscious decision making. It examines LCIA methods and their uncertainties, applies LCA to analyze air pollution and waste solvent treatment options, and demonstrates that LCA can help integrate environmental considerations into process design. The research aims to show how numerical LCA tools using single score impact indicators can evaluate alternative technical solutions and determine optimal operational parameters to minimize environmental impacts.
This document discusses eco-efficiency assessment models and presents a methodology for selecting the appropriate model. It begins with an introduction to eco-efficiency and a literature review that identified 40 articles describing eco-efficiency assessment models. The document then proposes an Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)-based procedure for choosing the best model for a given application based on predefined criteria. It applies the AHP methodology to a numerical example to demonstrate how to implement the selection process.
The document discusses the environmental impacts of buildings and HVAC systems over their full life cycles. It states that carbon dioxide accounts for about one third of all greenhouse gases produced in the UK, with 50% of CO2 emissions related to building energy use. HVAC systems alone account for 40-60% of energy use in commercial and residential buildings in the US. The document also discusses challenges and approaches to conducting life cycle assessments (LCAs) of buildings, which are complex due to their long lifespan and localized impacts.
This document discusses life cycle assessment (LCA), a tool used to evaluate the environmental impacts of products and processes across their entire life cycles. It describes how LCA involves compiling an inventory of relevant energy and material inputs and environmental releases, then evaluating the potential human and ecological effects. The document provides background on the origins and development of LCA, outlines the typical phases of an LCA process, and discusses some limitations and challenges and how LCA can inform decision making.
Assessing environmental impacts of R&I-short guideViola Peter
This document provides a framework for assessing the environmental impacts of research and innovation policy. It introduces impact pathways that connect public interventions in research and innovation to environmental pressures and impacts. These impact pathways are visualized using an "IA canvas" tool. The framework also discusses how to integrate environmental considerations into ex-ante and ex-post impact assessments of research and innovation policy. It provides guidance on identifying, measuring, and classifying relevant environmental pressures and impacts, including example methodologies, indicators, and data sources.
The document discusses life cycle analysis (LCA), which examines the environmental impacts of a product throughout its life, including raw material acquisition, production, use, and disposal. It outlines the four main steps of LCA: goal and scope definition, inventory analysis, impact assessment, and interpretation. Key challenges include defining system boundaries, collecting comprehensive data, quantifying environmental impacts, and selecting impact categories and normalization methods. LCA aims to identify opportunities to reduce a product's environmental footprint across its entire lifespan.
State of the art on Life Cycle Assessment for Solid Waste ManagementYashpujara00955
Life Cycle Assessment for Solid Waste Management- A Peer Review. LCA tool can be used as a decision-making approach for the many companies and especially LCA tool can be employed for finding the Impact assessment on Environment, Human health and vegetations.
Presently most electrical/electronic equipment (EEE) is not designed for recycling, let alone for circulation. Plastics in these products account for 20% of material use, and through better design, significant environmental and financial savings could be gained.
Technological solutions and circular design opportunities already exist, but they haven’t been implemented yet.
Some challenges, such as ease of disassembly, could be resolved through better communication and by sharing learnings across the value chain.
Instead of WEEE, we should focus on developing CEEE: Circular Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
The case examples of this report show how different stages of the lifecycle can be designed so that plastics circulation becomes possible and makes business sense.
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analyzes the environmental impacts of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle from material sourcing through end of life. An LCA considers impacts from production, use, and disposal to provide a comprehensive understanding of the cradle-to-grave environmental footprint. The methodology, standardized by ISO, evaluates impacts across multiple categories such as climate change, resource use, land use, toxicity, and biodiversity to support more sustainable decision-making.
This document provides an overview of Unit 3 of a syllabus which includes embodied energy, life cycle assessment, environmental impact assessment, energy audit, and energy management. It defines key concepts such as embodied energy, life cycle assessment, environmental impact assessment, and outlines the process of conducting an EIA. It also discusses the importance of EIA as a strategic tool for sustainable development and defines energy management as tracking and monitoring energy use to reduce consumption and costs in buildings.
Cleaner production is an integrated preventive environmental strategy applied to processes, products, and services to increase efficiency and reduce risks to humans and the environment. It can be applied to any process or service through simple operational changes to major substitutions. Principles include good management practices, better process control, raw material substitutions, equipment modifications, technology changes, on-site reuse and recovery, and useful by-product production. Benefits include competitiveness, environmental compliance, and sustainable development. The Mexican Center for Cleaner Production assists industry in improving productivity and access to markets through cleaner production, research, diagnostics, training, and sustainable development services.
This document discusses criteria interaction modeling in life cycle assessment (LCA) analysis. It examines using multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) methods to aggregate evaluation results in LCA in a more flexible way that accounts for interactions between criteria. Currently, LCA often just uses weighted sums, which cannot model criteria interactions and require preferences to be independent. The document reviews different MCDA methods and their ability to model criteria interactions to help enhance LCA evaluations. It focuses on methods that can better aggregate both qualitative and quantitative data typically present in environmental problems.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
This document discusses criteria interaction modeling in life cycle assessment (LCA) analysis. It examines using multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) methods to aggregate LCA impact categories in a more flexible way that accounts for interactions between criteria. Currently, LCA often uses simple weighted sums that assume criteria independence and full compensation between impacts. The document reviews different MCDA approaches and emphasizes methods that can model criteria interactions to improve LCA validity. It argues a single aggregation method is not ideal and proposes a framework combining techniques to minimize information loss when aggregating diverse LCA impacts.
1. The document proposes developing a new tool called a Waste Benchmarking tool to assist designers in supporting the Circular Economy.
2. It describes creating a list of indicators for the tool based on a literature review and workshops with experts. The final list includes 15 indicators to measure a product's performance in supporting the Circular Economy.
3. The tool is intended to help designers make strategic improvements without limiting creativity, as it provides general comments rather than detailed analysis and does not require extensive data in the early design stages.
This document provides a summary of qualifications for Joseph Sedirsu, including degrees in environmental studies and biochemistry. It outlines over 3 years of work experience in supervisory roles related to environmental monitoring, assessment, and management. Core competencies include safety, leadership, client relations, and environmental monitoring. Relevant work experience is described for roles in production, research, and environmental technician positions. Community involvement includes projects in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
The document is a career aspiration summary and resume for an individual seeking a position in sustainability services, environmental engineering, or energy management. It summarizes their educational background in chemical engineering and renewable energy project management, work experience conducting environmental impact assessments and developing sustainability plans, technical skills in areas like renewable energy and clean technologies, and desire to apply their knowledge and experience developing sustainable solutions.
This document provides an introduction to scientific publishing. It discusses Scopus as an official database for scientific publications that groups and evaluates journals worldwide. It also addresses how to evaluate the quality of a journal using percentiles and how researchers are evaluated using metrics like the H-index and i10-index. The document notes researcher evaluation is complex, involving factors like conference participation, institutional roles, and educational/third mission activities. It provides links about publication types, open access, blinded review, and plagiarism. Finally, it discusses unique researcher identifiers and survival tools for PhDs like Library Genesis.
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Misleading packaging studies: open letter from LCA experts
1. LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT SCIENTISTS URGE EU POLICY MAKERS TO TREAT SOME
PACKAGING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS WITH CAUTION
To European policy makers,
We are writing to urge the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) that are presently
debating the European Union (EU) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to treat
the results of some Environmental Impact Assessments with caution.
We are particularly worried about some recently published reports on the benefits of single-use
packaging which contain methodological flaws meaning that they do not account for the full
complexity of environmental impacts. As MEPs enter final negotiations on the PPWR, and as the
European Council continues to negotiate the text, we are keen that their decisions be based on
scientifically robust assessments.
Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) are snapshots of a products’ environmental impacts. Because
they are snapshots, their results depend on how they are framed. Small variations in
assumptions (rate of return, breakage rate, weight) and incomparable functional units can
completely change results and undermine the applicability of an LCA. Particularly important
assumptions include the number of reuses; the weight of reusable products; washing; and
transport logistics. These variables are not fixed in time and will change as systems of packaging
evolve. As a result, the impact of different packaging options will evolve with time.
We have seen LCA studies comparing single-use packaging and reuse packaging to demonstrate
that single-use is invariably better. Yet while it is straightforward to compare two single-use
products which go from cradle to grave in one go, it is more complex for products used multiple
times, where it is the business model - not the product - which is evaluated. In such cases,
rather than evaluating one scenario (e.g., 20 reuses or 50 km distance for the reuse phase),
sensitivity analyses and scenario analyses must be used to determine the break-even point. This
is the minimum number of times that a reusable product must be used to be environmentally
better (if at all) than an equivalent number of uses of a single-use product. Only these recursive
analyses can provide a systemic and comprehensive view. Studies which compare single-use
products with reusable options and do not include sensitivity analyses or break-even points are
simply inaccurate.
We would like to point you to the European Commission Impact Assessment for the PPWR and
the UN report on single-use which are comprehensive starting points to assess the
environmental impacts of different packaging options.
If other LCAs are used to make policy decisions, their methodology must be checked before
looking at their results. To guarantee that an LCA is robust, we advise you to check that it:
2. 1. Is a peer-reviewed, independent study conducted using the ISO 14040 and 14044
frameworks. The study should be reviewed by an independent third party or by an
independent chaired review panel.
2. Respects steps laid out in ISO standards, starting with clear scope definition and
comprehensive description of inventory data. First, the goal and scope definition stage
must precisely describe the product studied, the functional unit, the scope of the study,
the assumptions made for each life cycle stage, and the methodology used to calculate
impacts. Second, the inventory stage must describe and quantify the inputs and outputs
involved in the life cycle of the system studied. Third, the LCA impact stage assesses the
potential environmental impacts by converting the inventory data into specific impact
indicators. It can involve different methods which must be specified. Fourth, the
interpretation stage has as final aim the formulation of recommendations to improve the
environmental performance of the system under study. We would like to emphasize that
access to the goal and scope definition and the inventory data (stages 1 and 2) is a
non-negotiable prerequisite to validity. This is because even a small variation in the
methodological parameters or the inventory can significantly alter results.
3. Assesses the highest possible number of environmental indicators. The Product
Environmental Footprint (PEF 3.1) method includes 16 mid-point impact categories (e.g.
climate change, water resource depletion, land use transformation, human toxicity…).
The ReCiPe LCA model includes 18 midpoint impact categories. Any exclusion of an
indicator must be thoroughly justified.
4. Includes the full life-cycle of the product reviewed, from cradle to grave. Both upstream
impacts (e.g. material production) and downstream impacts (e.g. recycling or
incineration) must be assessed.
5. Includes clear hypotheses and assumptions on breakage rate, return (trip) rate, weight
and end of life strategies (including recycling performance, quality of the recyclate,
waste-to-energy, and repurpose) both for single-use and reusable packaging.
6. If assumptions or lower quality data on parameters have been used, performs a
sensitivity analysis and discloses the source of such data. The conclusion of this
sensitivity analysis should be included in the study, to ensure that the implications of
using poor quality data are transparent.
7. Considers different business model configurations for the use and end of life phases,
alongside clear sensitivity analyses.
8. Integrates static comparisons with dynamic ones such as the evaluation of the
environmental break-even points.
Any report which assesses environmental impacts without transparency of data, a peer-review
process or respect for established frameworks cannot be considered a good environmental
impact assessment and so caution should be exercised when considering the results and
recommendations.
3. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Signatories:
Alba Bala Gala, Researcher UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change ESCI-UPF, Barcelona,
Spain.
Dario Cottafava, researcher at the University of Turin, Department of Economics and Statistics
"Cognetti de Martiis"
Ilija Sazdovski, Researcher, UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change ESCI-UPF, Barcelona,
Spain.
Joana Beigbeder, Associate Professor, IMT Mines Alès, France
Lucia Rigamonti, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Politecnico di Milano
Paul Refalo, Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, University
of Malta
Tom Ligthart, Senior scientist sustainability assessment in the Expertise Group for Climate, Air
and Sustainability, TNO
Agata Matarazzo, Associate Professor, University of Catania
Anders Damgaard, Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark.
Anna Maria Ferrari, Dipartimento di Scienze e Metodi dell'Ingegneria, Università degli Studi di
Modena e Reggio Emilia
Prof Anna Mazzi, Associate Professor at University of Padova, Department of Industrial
Engineering
Prof. Anne Ventura, research director at Material and Structure Department, University Gustave
Eiffel, Nantes, France
Antonin Pépin, Researcher, INRAE, Mixed Research Unit SAS, Rennes, France
Carlo Proserpio, Department of Design, Politecnico di Milano
Dr. Christel Renaud-Gentié, associate professor, GRAPPE, ESA, USC n°1422, INRAE 49007,
Angers, France
4. Ciprian Cimpan, Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark Life Cycle Engineering
Cristina Campos Herrero. Pre-doctoral Researcher UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate
Change ESCI-UPF. Barcelona.Spain
Daniele Cespi, Dipartimento di Chimica Industriale, Università di Bologna
Eleni Iacovidou, Division of Environmental Sciences, Department of Life Sciences, College of
Health, Medicing and Life Sciences, Brunel University London, UK
Erwin Rauch, Professor for Sustainable Manufacturing, Free University of Bolzano
Estefania Sanabria Garcia, Research Group Sustainable Systems Engineering (STEN), Department
Green Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of, Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University
Federico Cuomo, Department of Management Engineering of the Polytechnic of Milan
Federico Sisani, TREE Srl - Università di Perugia
Gaia Brussa, Researcher at AWARE- Assessment on WAste and REsources, Dipartimento di
Ingegneria Civile e Ambientale (DICA), Politecnico di Milano
Giulia Cavenage, Researcher at Politecnico di Milano, Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering
Giulia Sonetti, CENSE - Center for Environmental and Sustainability Research
Giuseppe Cecere, Research assistant, Assessment on Waste and Resources research group,
Politecnico di Milano
Dr. Guillaume Junqua, Associate Professor, IMT Mines Alès, France
Guillermo Casasnovas, Assistant Professor at Esade Center for Social Impact
Hazem Eltohamy, Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML), Leiden University, The Netherlands
Hugo Henrique de Simone Souza, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil (UFMS)
Irene Taradellas, Manager, Impact Hub Barcelona
Jacopo Famiglietti, Department of Energy, Politecnico di Milano
Joost Duflou, Departement Werktuigkunde, KU Leuven
Joseph Kimaro, Department of Business and Law, Southampton Solent University, Southampton,
UK
Laura Corazza, Assistant Professor at the University of Turin, Department of Management
5. Lela Mélon, Professor of Sustainability in Business Law, Faculty of Law, Pompeu Fabra University,
Barcelona, Spain.
Ligia da Silva Lima, Research Group Sustainable Systems Engineering (STEN), Department of
Green Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University,
Marco Cervino, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (CNR-ISAC), LCA working group at
UNIMORE-DISMI
Mario Grosso, Environmental Section, Politecnico di Milano
Matteo Vincenzo Rocco, Matteo Vincenzo Rocco, Associate Professor, Politecnico di Milano
Michel André, Senior Scientist at Components and Systems Research Department, Gustave Eiffel
University, France
Michael S. Corson, Researcher, INRAE, Mixed Research Unit SAS, Rennes, France
Miguel Lopez-Ferber, Professor in Environmental Sciences. IMT Mines Alès
Monia Niero, Associate professor, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies
Nadia Lambiase, CEO at Mercato Circolare & Ph.D. at University of Turin
Peter Ball, Professor of Operations Management, University of York
Regina Frei, Associate Professor of Digital Economy, University of Surrey, UK
Sinéad Mitchell, Assistant Professor in Sustainability at the University of Galway, Ireland
Stefano Puricelli, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
Paolo Masoni, President of Ecoinnovazione srl
Pierre Navaro Auburtin, PhD candidate, Navier Laboratory - Ponts Paristech, Champs-sur-Marne,
France
Sahar Azarkamand. Postdoctoral Researcher. UNESCO Chair in Life Cycle and Climate Change
ESCI-UPF. Barcelona.Spain
Serena Righi, Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Bologna
Dr Souad Taibi, Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting, Management Control and
Economics, Audencia, Nantes, France
Dr. Stéphane Le Pochat, R&D Manager, EVEA, France
Teo Lavisse, PhD Student, CEA-Liten & GSCOP, France
6. Vincent Baillet, PhD candidate at GRAPPE, ESA, USC n°1422, INRAE 49007, University of Angers,
France