The role of LCA in eco-innovation. The particular case of the FlashPhos sustainable process

Session WE.3.C || Benefits of Retaining Materials and Their Quality in a Circular Economy – Case studies Authors Muñoz Marín, Encarnación; Cascajo, Jose Maria; Rapf, Matthias Abstract Sustainability has become the core of the strategic policies in the EU. Eco-innovation is therefore necessary to tackle with the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable society. [...]

The role of LCA in eco-innovation. The particular case of the FlashPhos sustainable process2021-09-30T20:01:06+00:00

Integrated Decision Support for Circular, Industrialised and Bio-based Construction Works

Session TU.1.A || Circular Economy Buildings – from Research to Practice Authors Kayaçetin, Cihan; Verdoodt, Stijn; Leferve, Lode; Versele, Alexis Abstract The construction industry is one of the largest sectors that possesses great potential for mitigating environmental and social impacts. Research efforts on sustainability construction have been supported with current regulations. The Circular Economy Action [...]

Integrated Decision Support for Circular, Industrialised and Bio-based Construction Works2021-09-30T20:01:06+00:00

A tool for the streamlined sustainability assessment of emerging technologies in resource-intensive industries

Session WE.3.B || SDG Corporate Responsibility Authors Buchner, Georg A.; Klose, Svenja; Glardon, Oliver; Fröhling, Magnus Abstract There is a lack of guidance for technology assessment in early development stages. Practitioners ask for a comprehensive yet simple tool that allows for science-based decision-making at low data availability. Early identification of key factors that influence sustainability [...]

A tool for the streamlined sustainability assessment of emerging technologies in resource-intensive industries2021-09-30T20:01:06+00:00

Government collaboration for increased application of life cycle thinking in society

Session TU.1.D || Life Cycle Thinking in Companies and Organizations Authors Wikström, Anna; Toller, Susanna; Einarsson, Kristina; Spak, Björn; Thornéus, Joakim; Palander, Sara; Rydberg, Maria Abstract There is a need for life cycle competence in the society and that policies and legislation better include a life cycle perspective on environmental impact. We have also seen [...]

Government collaboration for increased application of life cycle thinking in society2021-09-30T20:01:06+00:00

Leaving instrumental explanations in the toolbox – towards a more nuanced understanding of LCA in sustainable product development

Session TU.1.D || Life Cycle Thinking in Companies and Organizations Authors Beemsterboer, Sjouke Abstract LCA is used to model and assess potential environmental impacts connected to product life cycles as well as identify opportunities to reduce those impacts. Despite great progress made in LCA, it remains difficult to realise more sustainable product chains. A response [...]

Leaving instrumental explanations in the toolbox – towards a more nuanced understanding of LCA in sustainable product development2021-09-30T20:01:06+00:00
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