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LCA on reuse of packaging in the Nordics

Author : Jonathan Klement
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN 13 : 9289378158
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (893 download)

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Download or read book LCA on reuse of packaging in the Nordics written by Jonathan Klement and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2024-515/ The study's goal was to understand the environmental impacts of different types of packaging throughout the life cycle, specifically reusable versus single-use ones, in takeaway and e-commerce industries in Nordic countries. It found that reusable packaging can be more eco-friendly, though how it compares depends on various factors, including how often it's reused. The study emphasises that there's no one-size-fits-all answer, as specific circumstances greatly influence results. However, with smart design and encouraging correct use, reusable packaging could significantly decrease environmental impact, offering a more sustainable path forward.

LCA for treatment of wood waste in the Nordics

Author : Aho, Jatta
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN 13 : 9289373776
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (893 download)

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Book Synopsis LCA for treatment of wood waste in the Nordics by : Aho, Jatta

Download or read book LCA for treatment of wood waste in the Nordics written by Aho, Jatta and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2022-10-05 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2022-539/ The environmental impacts of several scenarios for wood waste’s treatment were studied via life cycle assessment (LCA). The scenarios were modelled via both attributional and consequential approaches to LCA. The ALCA results indicate that producing insulation from wood waste appears to be a good alternative to incineration, whereas incineration outperforms the production of all the other recycled products studied (particle board, composite, bioethanol, biochar, and textile fibre). When the substituting products and marginal energy are considered in the CLCA, other recycled products too seem to show good environmental performance relative to incineration. Textile fibre from wood waste is a solid alternative to producing viscose and cotton, and if marginal energy with even smaller environmental impacts than biomass were used, other products could well become compelling alternatives.

Circular Public Procurement in the Nordic Countries

Author : Alhola, Katriina
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN 13 : 9289348992
Total Pages : 59 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (893 download)

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Book Synopsis Circular Public Procurement in the Nordic Countries by : Alhola, Katriina

Download or read book Circular Public Procurement in the Nordic Countries written by Alhola, Katriina and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides a framework for circular procurement and discusses its possibilities to promote circular economy. Several best practice examples in Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway illustrate how and in which sectors and product groups circular procurement could be applicable. Different approaches to circular procurement and tendering criteria supporting circular aspects are also illustrated.The study was carried out in Nordic co-operation by Finnish Environment Institute, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute and Copenhagen Resource Institute. The project was financed by the Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM), administrated by the NCM Sustainable Consumption and Production Working Group and guided by a steering group consisting representatives from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

Analysis of Nordic regulatory framework and its effect on waste prevention and recycling in the region

Author : Papineschi, Joe
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN 13 : 9289361042
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (893 download)

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Download or read book Analysis of Nordic regulatory framework and its effect on waste prevention and recycling in the region written by Papineschi, Joe and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At an important time in Nordic Waste Policy, as the 2018 Circular Economy Package makes significant updates to key European Union directives, this work looks back at the Nordic regulatory framework for waste from the 1970s and its effect upon waste prevention and recycling.At an important time in Nordic Waste Policy, as the 2018 Circular Economy Package makes significant updates to key European Union directives, this work looks back at the Nordic regulatory framework for waste from the 1970s and its effect upon waste prevention and recycling.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Author : Allan Astrup Jensen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by : Allan Astrup Jensen

Download or read book Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) written by Allan Astrup Jensen and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life Cycle Assessment

Life-cycle Analysis

Author : European Forest Institute
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Life-cycle Analysis written by European Forest Institute and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Towards Life Cycle Sustainability Management

Author : Matthias Finkbeiner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400718993
Total Pages : 618 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Towards Life Cycle Sustainability Management by : Matthias Finkbeiner

Download or read book Towards Life Cycle Sustainability Management written by Matthias Finkbeiner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-07-23 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a selection of the most relevant contributions to the LCM 2011 conference in Berlin. The material explores scientific and practical solutions to incorporating life cycle approaches into strategic and operational decision making. There are several sections addressing methodological topics such as LCSM approaches, methods and tools, while more application-oriented sections deal with the implementation of these approaches in relevant industrial sectors including agriculture and food, packaging, energy, electronics and ICT, and mobility.

Economic Policy Instruments for Plastic Waste

Author : Magnus Hennlock
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN 13 : 9289338911
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (893 download)

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Book Synopsis Economic Policy Instruments for Plastic Waste by : Magnus Hennlock

Download or read book Economic Policy Instruments for Plastic Waste written by Magnus Hennlock and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2015-03-18 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieving a high quality of waste plastic materials and recycling processes is a key challenge in closing the resource loops for plastics. This report reviews the status and trends for plastic waste flows and treatment in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Furthermore, it gives an overview of existing policy instruments and the main challenges for designing policy instruments for improved recycling of plastic waste in these Nordic countries. The report identifies potential market failures associated with closing the resource loops for plastics. It reviews the economics research literature on policy instrument design for achieving optimal recycling rates and makes policy recommendations from the Nordic perspective. Finally, it presents results from a survey on market conditions to managers in the recycling and plastic manufacturing industry in Sweden.

Environmental Planning And Management (Second Edition)

Author : Christian N Madu
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1800614551
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Environmental Planning And Management (Second Edition) written by Christian N Madu and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Competing in today's marketplace requires a holistic view of both products and processes. It requires that companies pay attention to their stakeholders in addition to their customers. Environmental planning lays the foundation to adapt to the needs of the changing world and avoid the hazards, risks and high costs associated with poor environmental practices.Written by an expert in chemical safety, security management, sustainability management, disaster risk reduction, process change and quality control in environmental planning, this book identifies good environmental practices, and lays down effective strategies and practical models. The book focuses mostly on designing for the environment, using sustainable practices to achieve competitiveness. Following the successful publication of the 1st edition, this edition brings existing chapters up to date as well as introduces new chapters on current topics of concern such as global environmental challenges, a circular economy, environmental impact assessment, climate change, and disaster risk reduction and management. The case studies presented point to companies that have increased profitability because of their environmental programs.This book is intended as an introduction to corporate environmental management and is suitable for basic courses in sustainability management, and environmental management and planning. Practitioners would also find it helpful as it explains some of the basic concepts and environmental strategies that are in practice today.

Waste Management and Planning

Author : Jane C. Powell
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Waste Management and Planning by : Jane C. Powell

Download or read book Waste Management and Planning written by Jane C. Powell and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprints 35 articles on issues related to the practical management of solid waste generated by human populations. The main areas under consideration are the evaluation of waste management options, economic instruments, available technologies, and legislation. Some of the topics are municipal solid waste composting, predicting the waste generation rate and composition, a lifecycle assessment and economic valuation of recycling, taxing virgin materials, the structure of the Dutch waste sector and impediments for waste reduction, and Superfund and the implementation of U.S. hazardous waste policy. No subject index. c. Book News Inc.

Handbook of Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing

Author : Christian N. Madu
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030758346
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing written by Christian N. Madu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-08-19 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manufacturers, under pressure from their major stakeholders, integrate environmental issues in the design and management of their products. These stakeholders include customers, regulators, employees, communities, and interest groups who have a common stake in protecting the earth from pollution and in limiting the exploitation of earth's limited natural resources. Manufacturers recognize that being environmentally responsible also offers competitive advantage to the firm. The Handbook of Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing is written as a state-of-the-art reference to guide environmentally conscious manufacturing (ECM). All the contributors have done extensive research and/or practice work in the field of ECM. The Handbook covers all the major topics in Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing. There are specific chapters to deal with sustainable manufacturing, recycling, eco-labelling, life cycle assessment, and ISO 14000 series of standards, as well as decision-making aspects of Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing. Decision-oriented topics on supply chain, decision models, quality initiative, environmental costing and decision support systems are also covered. The influence of ECM on marketing imperative is also covered.

Towards a Nordic textile strategy

Author : David Palm
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN 13 : 9289327944
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (893 download)

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Download or read book Towards a Nordic textile strategy written by David Palm and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2014 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is the primary outcome from Part I of the project “Towards a Nordic textile strategy - Collection, sorting, reuse and recycling of textiles” initiated by the Nordic Waste Group (NAG). The report for Part 2 will be published in December 2014. This report summarizes the work carried out in 2013. The three subreports will be the basis for the work to be performed in 2014. The reports for 2013 are: • International market survey of textile flows in the Nordic region and the market for collection, sorting, preparing for reuse, reselling and waste management of textiles. • Collection and sorting systems A total of 19 collection systems are compared for collection flows, contamination levels, cost, suitability of collected textile and availability for the consumer. Four sorting systems are described. • Technology review of sorting and recycling of textiles that describes available and future technology. The report is part of the Nordic Prime Ministers’ overall green growth initiative: “The Nordic Region – leading in green growth.” Read more in the web magazine “Green Growth the Nordic Way” at www.norden.org/greengrowth.

Gaining benefits from discarded textiles

Author : Schmidt, Anders
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN 13 : 9289346590
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (893 download)

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Download or read book Gaining benefits from discarded textiles written by Schmidt, Anders and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2016-09-06 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nordic consumers purchase 365 000 tonnes of new clothing and home textiles each year. After food, housing and mobility, textiles is our consumption area that causes most environmental impacts. Reusing and recycling used textiles can offset some of these impacts but with an increasing number of options available, government and business need more information to make decisions on which pathways to choose. The Nordic Council of Ministers commissioned a consortium to carry out an LCA study to compare the environmental benefits of treatment options. Reuse was found to give by far the greatest benefits, regardless of whether the textiles are reused in the Nordic region or exported for reuse elsewhere. Further down the waste hierarchy, recycling is a better environmental option than incineration, although the benefits are moderate compared to the benefits of reuse. The primary aim of the project was to provide a database that can assist policymakers and businesses to estimate the environmental benefits of strategies for gathering and treating discarded textiles. As such this report presents only a fraction of the results of the LCA modelling. Hundreds of additional results can be found in a number of spreadsheets that can also be downloaded here.

Recycling of Flexible Plastic Packaging

Author : Michael Niaounakis
Publisher : William Andrew
ISBN 13 : 0128166037
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Recycling of Flexible Plastic Packaging written by Michael Niaounakis and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recycling of Flexible Plastic Packaging presents thorough and detailed information on the management and recycling of flexible plastic packaging, focusing on the latest actual/potential methods and techniques and offering actionable solutions that minimize waste and increase product efficiency and sustainability. Sections cover flexible plastic packaging and its benefits, applications and challenges. This is followed by in-depth coverage of the materials, types and forms of flexible packaging. Other key discussions cover collection and pre-treatment, volume reduction, separation from other materials, chemical recycling, post-processing and reuse, current regulations and policies, economic aspects and immediate trends. This information will be highly valuable to engineers, scientists and R&D professionals across industry. In addition, it will also be of great interest to researchers in academia, those in government, or anyone with an interest in recycling who is looking to further advance and implement recycling methods for flexible plastic packaging. - Presents state-of-the-art methods and technologies regarding the processing of flexible plastic packaging waste - Addresses the challenges currently associated with both waste management and available recycling methods - Opens the door to innovation, supporting improved recycling methods, manufacturing efficiency and industrial sustainability

Prevention of Textile Waste

Author : Naoko Tojo
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN 13 : 928932385X
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (893 download)

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Download or read book Prevention of Textile Waste written by Naoko Tojo and published by Nordic Council of Ministers. This book was released on 2012-10-22 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textile exerts various environmental impacts throughout its life cycle. Prevention of textile waste is one means to reduce these impacts. This study seeks to map-out the flow of textile products in the three Nordic Countries, Denmark, Finland and Sweden, from the time they are put on the market until they are discarded. Based on the findings on the flows as well as on the perception of stakeholders, the study reviews and discusses government interventions that may be useful for the enhancement of textile waste prevention. Potential use of various policy instruments based on the concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR) is analysed. The study indicates a handful of areas where further research is needed in order to fine-tune policy actions that would best address the situation specific to the case countries.

Plastic Waste and Recycling

Author : Trevor Letcher
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128178817
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Plastic Waste and Recycling written by Trevor Letcher and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plastic Waste and Recycling: Environmental Impact, Societal Issues, Prevention, and Solutions begins with an introduction to the different types of plastic materials, their uses, and the concepts of reduce, reuse and recycle before examining plastic types, chemistry and degradation patterns that are organized by non-degradable plastic, degradable and biodegradable plastics, biopolymers and bioplastics. Other sections cover current challenges relating to plastic waste, explain the sources of waste and their routes into the environment, and provide systematic coverage of plastic waste treatment methods, including mechanical processing, monomerization, blast furnace feedstocks, gasification, thermal recycling, and conversion to fuel. This is an essential guide for anyone involved in plastic waste or recycling, including researchers and advanced students across plastics engineering, polymer science, polymer chemistry, environmental science, and sustainable materials. - Presents actionable solutions for reducing plastic waste, with a focus on the concepts of collection, re-use, recycling and replacement - Considers major societal and environmental issues, providing the reader with a broader understanding and supporting effective implementation - Includes detailed case studies from across the globe, offering unique insights into different solutions and approaches

Integrated Solid Waste Management: A Lifecycle Inventory

Author : P.R. White
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461523699
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)

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Download or read book Integrated Solid Waste Management: A Lifecycle Inventory written by P.R. White and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is often considered to be a journey. The lifecycle of waste can similarly be considered to be a journey from the cradle (when an item becomes valueless and, usually, is placed in the dustbin) to the grave (when value is restored by creating usable material or energy; or the waste is transformed into emissions to water or air, or into inert material placed in a landfill). This preface provides a route map for the journey the reader of this book will undertake. Who? Who are the intended readers of this book? Waste managers (whether in public service or private companies) will find a holistic approach for improving the environmental quality and the economic cost of managing waste. The book contains general principles based on cutting edge experience being developed across Europe. Detailed data and a computer model will enable operations managers to develop data-based improvements to their systems. Producers oj waste will be better able to understand how their actions can influence the operation of environmentally improved waste management systems. Designers oj products and packages will be better able to understand how their design criteria can improve the compatibility of their product or package with developing, environmentally improved waste management systems. Waste data specialists (whether in laboratories, consultancies or environ mental managers of waste facilities) will see how the scope, quantity and quality of their data can be improved to help their colleagues design more effective waste management systems.