People-centred Ecodesign in Latin America

Authors Suppen, Nydia; Ariza, Raquel; Chacón, Alejandro Abstract This paper presents the outcomes and lessons learnt from the virtual Latin American conference EcodAl held on October 28-30, 2020. EcodAl seeks to consolidate a network in Latin America, generating a space of knowledge led by the scientific community to facilitate the transition towards the sustainability of [...]

People-centred Ecodesign in Latin America2021-09-30T20:01:06+00:00

Future of Plastic: Analysis of material issues and strategic action among stakeholders

Authors Silva, Max Abstract For the past 25 years, China has been responsible for half of the world's paper, metal and plastic recycling. Countries like Canada, Ireland, USA and others in Europe decided to send their waste because it became an economical alternative to export to have to deal with in their countries. However, in [...]

Future of Plastic: Analysis of material issues and strategic action among stakeholders2021-09-30T20:01:06+00:00

Water and energy to whisky: What is the eco-efficiency of heat recovery in distilleries?

Session WE.1.D || Sustainability of Business Models and Innovations Authors Schestak, Isabel Abstract Introduction: In Scotland, distilleries abstract 70% of the water licensed for direct abstractions across all industrial and commercial users, of which 80% is used for cooling. At the same time, distilleries meet their immense heating requirements still predominantly through fossil fuels such [...]

Water and energy to whisky: What is the eco-efficiency of heat recovery in distilleries?2021-09-30T20:01:06+00:00

Exploring reluctance to circular business models – the case of light as a service

Session WE.3.A || Business Models for a Circular Economy Authors Rex, Emma; Kron, Ulrika Abstract The circular economy does not only require new product designs but also business models that provide enough incentives for both suppliers and customers to shift to more circular practices. Selling “light as a service” is a classic example of a [...]

Exploring reluctance to circular business models – the case of light as a service2021-09-30T20:01:06+00:00

Environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) of innovative advanced material solutions in Concentrated Solar Thermal technology as a tool for decision making and to drive sustainability

Authors Claret, Ariadna; Escamilla, Marta Abstract High efficiency concentrated solar power (CSP) architectures have numerous benefits: environmental protection, zero-carbon process, energy security and economic growth. Moreover, CSP has advantages in front of PV. Nonetheless, this promising technology must be improved. This abstract presents the results of the environmental assessment of the IN-POWER project. The aim [...]

Environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) of innovative advanced material solutions in Concentrated Solar Thermal technology as a tool for decision making and to drive sustainability2021-09-30T20:01:05+00:00
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