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Journal articles on the topic "Eco efficiency"

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Grewe, Volker, and Florian Linke. "Eco-efficiency in aviation." Meteorologische Zeitschrift 26, no. 6 (2017): 689–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1127/metz/2017/0762.

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Cope, David R. "Eco-efficiency." Nature 362, no. 6416 (1993): 124–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/362124b0.

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Kicherer, Andreas, Stefan Schaltegger, Heinrich Tschochohei, and Beatriz Ferreira Pozo. "Eco-efficiency." International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment 12, no. 7 (2006): 537–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11367-007-0305-9.

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Kicherer, Andreas, Stefan Schaltegger, Heinrich Tschochohei, and Beatriz Ferreira Pozo. "Eco-efficiency." International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment 12, no. 7 (2006): 537–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1065/lca2007.01.305.

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Huppes, Gjalt, and Masanobu Ishikawa. "Why Eco-efficiency?" Journal of Industrial Ecology 9, no. 4 (2005): 2–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/108819805775248052.

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Zhao, Xinyue, Chaofan Zhang, and Shunwen Bai. "Eco-Efficiency of End-of-Pipe Systems: An Extended Environmental Cost Efficiency Framework for Wastewater Treatment." Water 12, no. 2 (2020): 454. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w12020454.

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As a method for eco-efficiency analysis, environmental cost efficiency (ECE) indicators have been proposed for the end-of-pipe (EOP) systems that referred to the techniques achieving environmental benefit under economic cost. The wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) belongs to the EOP systems; however, few studies used the ECE indicators for the sustainability evaluation. Here, this study first proposed the following processes that had been excluded in the current ECE framework and thus limited the potential application in WWTP: (1) the direct impact of wastewater on receiving water, (2) the migration and transformation of water pollutants affected by the self-purification mechanisms of receiving water. To address the aforementioned processes, this study extended the framework of ECE indicators by means of incorporating the potential growth of microorganisms as the characterization state and integrating the water quality models with the characterization models. To investigate the applicability, a full-scale WWTP was selected as the study case and the eco-efficiency of the increasing levels of sewage treatment was evaluated. The case outcome showed that, with the extended ECE indicators, the analysis of eco-efficiency could be directly related to the specific locations and could determine the specific distance ranges within which the scenarios changing were considered efficient. Moreover, the eco-efficiency could be investigated under more concrete and flexible situations because the extended framework of ECE indicators was able to include more information, such as different types of receiving water or different environmental conditions of certain water body.

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Czyżewski, Bazyli, Anna Matuszczak, and Andreea Muntean. "Approaching environmental sustainability of agriculture: environmental burden, eco-efficiency or eco-effectiveness." Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika) 65, No. 7 (2019): 299–306. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/290/2018-agricecon.

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The main goal of the article is to compare three approaches to measuring environmental sustainability in agriculture: i) the environmental burden index; ii) the sustainable value of eco-efficient production; and iii) the sustainable value of the eco-effective farm, applied to the sample of 130 EUFADN (European Union Farm Accountancy Data Network) regions in 2015. The study indicates a fundamental problem: the notion of environmental sustainability in agriculture differs depending on the criterion we apply. We recognized a principle trade-off in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) which consists of compensating for the strain on the natural environment with production or with public goods provision. Studies on these two effects seem to be crucial to draw a consistent development path for the CAP. Our major finding is that public goods-oriented farming is more likely to expand after improving eco-efficiency. This is still a challenge because in European regions, eco-efficient has not meant environmentally sustainable yet.

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Davé, Aanand, Michael Oates, Christopher Turner, and Peter Ball. "Factory eco-efficiency modelling." International Journal of Energy Sector Management 9, no. 4 (2015): 547–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijesm-05-2013-0004.

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Purpose – This paper reports on the experimentation of an integrated manufacturing and building model to improve energy efficiency. Traditionally, manufacturing and building-facilities engineers work independently, with their own performance objectives, methods and software support. However, with progresses in resource reduction, advances have become more challenging. Further opportunities for energy efficiency require an expansion of scope across the functional boundaries of facility, utility and manufacturing assets. Design/methodology/approach – The design of methods that provide guidance on factory modelling is inductive. The literature review outlines techniques for the simulation of energy efficiency in manufacturing, utility and facility assets. It demonstrates that detailed guidance for modelling across these domains is sparse. Therefore, five experiments are undertaken in an integrated manufacturing, utility and facility simulation software IES < VE > . These evaluate the impact of time-step granularity on the modelling of a paint shop process. Findings – Experimentation demonstrates that time-step granularity can have a significant impact on simulation model results quality. Linear deterioration in results can be assumed from time intervals of 10 minutes and beyond. Therefore, an appropriate logging interval, and time-step granularity should be chosen during the data composition process. Time-step granularity is vital factor in the modelling process, impacting the quality of simulation results produced. Practical implications – This work supports progress towards sustainable factories by understanding the impact of time-step granularity on data composition, modelling, and on the quality of simulation results. Better understanding of this granularity factor will guide engineers to use an appropriate level of data and understand the impact of the choices they are making. Originality/value – This paper reports on the use of simulation modelling tool that links manufacturing, utilities and facilities domains, enabling their joint analysis to reduce factory resource consumption. Currently, there are few available tools to link these areas together; hence, there is little or no understanding of how such combined factory analysis should be conducted to assess and reduce factory resource consumption.

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Lifset, Reid. "Moving Beyond Eco-efficiency." Journal of Industrial Ecology 15, no. 5 (2011): 639–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1530-9290.2011.00399.x.

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Meyer, Rolf, and Witold-Roger Poganietz. "Eco-efficiency for sustainability." TATuP - Zeitschrift für Technikfolgenabschätzung in Theorie und Praxis 19, no. 2 (2010): 104–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.14512/tatup.19.2.104.

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Дядечко, Алла Миколаївна, Алла Николаевна Дядечко, Alla Mykolaivna Diadechko, and A. O. Dmitrenko. "Intensive recycling and eco-efficiency." Thesis, Видавництво СумДУ, 2008. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/16078.

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Дегтярьова, Ірина Борисівна, Ирина Борисовна Дегтярева, and Iryna Borysivna Dehtiarova. "Ensuring eco-efficiency for sustainable development." Thesis, Сумський державний університет, 2013. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/31066.

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The term eco-efficiency was coined by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) in its 1992 publication "Changing Course". It is based on the concept of creating more goods and services while using fewer resources. When you are citing the document, use the following link http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/31066

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Litos, Lampros. "Design support for eco-efficiency improvements in manufacturing." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2016. https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/264946.

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Eco-efficiency improvements in manufacturing is a controversial subject for researchers, practitioners as well as policy makers. The widely accepted definition of "doing more with less" is not accurate enough to guide the design of improvements that can deliver products in a sustainable way. The outcome of these challenges is evident through significant environmental performance variations across various levels of manufacturing operations. The study is driven by the complexity of manufacturing systems and sought to offer design support for practitioners that aim to improve eco-efficiency. A maturity model has been developed in this work that simulates the influence of manufacturing practices on eco-efficiency. The model takes the form of a maturity grid (PMGE) that overlooks practices at process, management systems and top-management levels and incorporates 15 dimensions of performance overall. Evidence shows that practices tend to evolve from reactive to proactive as manufacturing systems mature and embrace eco- efficiency as a systemic property. It was also found that mature companies achieve improvements in energy and resources by relying on existing internal capabilities. Tools to facilitate research and intervene with practitioners in real-life problems were developed and tested. The researcher combined research findings and tools into a maturity-based method (PMGEM) for eco-efficiency improvements. The method intends to help practitioners plan and design eco- efficiency improvements aligned to existing internal capabilities and adopt a more proactive behaviour to environmental challenges. PMGEM was ultimately applied in two case studies with ultimate goal to help practitioners resolve real-life challenges. The applications were positively commented and encourage further work in this field. The researcher envisages that methods such as PMGEM are deeply needed in manufacturing to support practitioners approach complex concepts such as eco-efficiency. Simplification and decomposition techniques with a clear intended use can facilitate the implementation of ambitious improvement strategies for sustainable development.

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Дмитренко, Алла Олександрівна, Алла Александровна Дмитренко, and Alla Oleksandrivna Dmytrenko. "Keystones for attainment eco-efficiency of clean production." Thesis, Видавництво СумДУ, 2008. http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/8141.

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The World Business Council for Sustainable Development guideline ‘reduce toxic dispersion’ is the weakest formulation of the seven and reflects the vigour with which some branches of the global industry have defended their products in spite of their prevalent unsafe for environment. Clean production is one way in which eco-efficiency has been put into effect. Yet the pressure to develop green chemicals and alternative non-toxic products has been intense and increasingly successful. When you are citing the document, use the following link http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/8141

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Papaleo, Maria Carmela. "Issues in Environmental Economics: Sustainability and Eco-efficiency." Doctoral thesis, Universita degli studi di Salerno, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10556/1953.

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2013 - 2014<br>This thesis deals empirically with various research questions in environmental economics. In particular the issues of sustainability and eco-efficiency are approached on three different data-sets. The first paper deals with the analysis of eco-efficiency for 103 provincial (NUTS 3 - Nomenclature of Units for Territorial Statistics 3) capitals of Italy throughout 2000-2008. It focuses on the link among economic growth, energy consumption and air pollution, modeling cities as territorial units that ought to promote growth, while at the same time minimising its environmental impact. Subsequently, the eco-efficiency of this panel of provincial capitals is measured through panel estimates of an input-distance function. Within this procedure, considering some environmental control variables, the paper evaluates if environmental best practices correspond either to those municipalities that adopt environment-friendly policies or to cities characterised by a particular urban context. The evidence points to the existence of a significant link between economic development, energy consumption and air pollution at the provincial capital level. The most ecoefficient provincial capitals are also among the wealthier, which is consistent with an Environmental Kuznets Curve. The second paper investigates the Ecological Footprint indicator by focusing on the notion of sustainable development and then of carrying capacity of land. The impact of man on nature is explored through an empirical analysis of the growth rate of population, and the percentage of urban and rural population, in Europe. The level of CO2 emissions per inhabitant in the EU is compared with that of developing countries. Through a sectoral approach, the total CO2 emissions per capita from fuel combustion, electricity and heat production, manufacturing industries and construction, transport and other sources are separately appraised. The third paper studies the relationship between rice production and methane emissions. Rice farming is believed to be a major anthropogenic source of methane emissions, which are measured emissions at both country and world levels of aggregation. It presents a quantitative estimation of the statistical relationship between rice production dynamics and methane emissions with regression estimates computed (country-wise and globally) over a large set of countries. The evidence only partly validates the expectation of a positive statistical influence of rice production on methane emissions. In fact a Kuznetstype evidence shows up: increasing rice production is correlated with fewer emissions. This negative relationship holds for a measure of countries sufficient to emerge significantly also at the world level. [edited by Author]<br>XIII n.s.

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Sklyarova, Mariya, and Tetiana Kobets. "Eco-efficiency for sustainability : IKEA's environmental policy in Russia." Thesis, Högskolan på Gotland, Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap, 2011. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hgo:diva-922.

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In the modern world businesses are seen more often not only as carriers of technological development, innovations, capital investments and profit makers. The present-day situation with growing ecological problems has put a high demand on organizational environmental responsibility of small, medium, large and transnational enterprises all over the world. IKEA is a well known furniture and textile retailer operating worldwide. The company has received a great amount of publicity concerning its leadership in adopting more environmentally friendly measures in manufacturing process and operations. The company issues its global sustainability report yearly and is very popular with the media; however, the actual environmental impact of IKEA’s production and operation may be more damaging than it is usually perceived. The following research work aims to provide the answer whether IKEA is really eco-efficient and looks with more detail to its operation in Russia. A sound theoretical background is provided concerning the definition and means of measuring eco-efficiency, as well as its place in the concept of sustainable development. A great emphasis is placed on comparing IKEA initiatives worldwide and in Russia, as well as discussing their actual environmental impact. Finally, barriers and challenges IKEA faces when implementing its environmental policy in Russia are defined and conclusions are drawn.

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Kostøl, Øystein Jerkø. "Eco-efficiency of Power Generation Options at a Refinery." Thesis, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Institutt for energi- og prosessteknikk, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-12873.

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This master thesis is investigating environmental performance of different alternatives for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) production from Natural Gas (NG) at Mongstad oil refinery. An important objective is to evaluate CHP plants with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and the performance of these compared to a conventional CHP without such application. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is the applied methodology for environmental assessment. The LCA results are used to inspect changes in eco-efficiency at the refinery with introduction of a CHP plant.Three CHP configurations have been assessed: 1.Conventional CHP2.Conventional CHP with Post-Combustion (PC) CCS3.Autothermal Reforming (ATR) plant; CHP with pre-combustion CCSThe three alternatives are denoted Conventional, PC and ATR in the following.Global Warming Potential (GWP) emissions per MWh exergy produced from the three CHPs are 56, 100 and 337 kg CO2-equvivalents for the PC, ATR and Conventional respectively. It is concluded that up-and downstream emissions do not undermine the environmental benefit of applying CCS regarding GWP impacts.The CCS systems have significantly higher impacts of Human Toxicity (HTP), Acidification (AP) and Eutrophication Potentials (EP). HTP impacts are over 50% higher for CCS systems compared to Conventional. Increased NH3 and NOx emissions make up much of the 100-150% rise in AP and EP impacts. It is considered possible that flue gas handling can mitigate a substantial fraction of the increased AP and EP impacts. The system expansion reveal that building a Conventional CHP at Mongstad will not lead to global CO2 reductions if it substitutes renewable electricity production. The CCS systems unreservedly give net global CO2 reductions, disregarding alternative electricity production technology.The GWP eco-efficiency at Mongstad is defined as total LCA emissions from refinery output products divided by the economic value of the products. Introducing a CHP with CCS would significantly improve the eco-efficiency. Installing a Conventional plant, however, would deteriorate eco-efficiency. Installing a CHP with CCS is hence considered a significant step towards a sustainable development at Mongstad refinery. Given improved flue gas handling of NOx and NH3, additional environmental effects are not considered to have potential of jeopardizing this conclusion.

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Beltrán, Esteve María Mercedes. "Essays on the assessment of eco-efficiency in agriculture." Doctoral thesis, Universidad de Alicante, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10045/25183.

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Hussain, Syed Salman. "Greening of industry : an ecological economic appraisal of eco-innovations and eco-labelling." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/4362.

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In a market economy, the behaviour of firms determines the extent and type of anthropogenic impacts that affect natural ecosystems. As such it is critical that the regulation of corporate behaviour is closely appraised. All economic production systems use natural resource inputs and release waste emissions to environmental sinks; they also contribute to sustainability in terms of income generation. The analysis of economic efficiency is thus coined in terms of juxtaposing and balancing these effects and the role of regulation is to intervene so that the outcome (in terms of corporate behaviour) approximates to this theoretical social optimum. Determining optimal regulation is the core focus of this thesis. The role of environmental regulation has become prominent of late owing to developments in the science (and social science) of climate change and ecosystems functioning. It has also been strongly influenced by the Porter Hypothesis (PH) which challenges the non-interventionist doctrine of neo-classical economics in favour of stricter environmental regulation, based on the presumption that significant pollution offsets are available if and only firms are forced to search for eco-innovations. In order to progress the argument vis-à-vis optimal regulation it is first essential to explore the role of the firm in society, i.e. what the responsibilities of industry ought to be with respect to the sustainability agenda. I juxtapose and critically appraise functionalist theory and its associated utilitarian ethic with social permission theory; the outcome of this analysis is the contention that ‘I&We’ deontological theory is the most defensible alternative and as such a firm’s fiduciaries ought to balance the conflicting claims of stakeholders, i.e. shareholders are important but not paramount. Given this outcome, the role of the regulator is to intervene when the market for ‘green’ corporate behaviour does not function. There are various reasons outlined as to why such intervention might be required. On the demand side, evidence is presented of consumers’ willingness-to-pay for perceived environmental quality. This product attribute is typically a credence attribute and there is asymmetric information; there is an incentive for ‘greenwashing’, i.e. false or misleading environmental marketing claims. The strategic behavioural model developed herein implies that the status quo is potential sub-optimality in that consumers play a mixed strategy and, over time, there is the potential for a vicious cycle in that progressively less and less ‘green’ marketing claims are genuine. On the supply side, firms may be ‘satisficing’ as opposed to optimising with respect to eco-innovations; a firm’s search for and selection of innovation is path-dependent, i.e. the history of innovations is influential. This supports the PH in that stimulating a shift to an eco-innovation trajectory realises benefits not only in the current time period but into the future. I also demonstrate that firms may be ‘locked in’ to technological paths that are sub-optimal (and environmentally damaging) owing to ‘coordination effects’ and as such there is a further role for economically efficient regulatory intervention on the supply side. Well-designed regulation can improve economic welfare in that it might propagate a shift in (as opposed to movement along) abatement cost curves. This in turn implies a convergence between the ‘best’ level of pollution for the polluter and for society, therein ameliorating the potential deadweight losses from the strategic interaction between the polluter and the regulator.

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Guma, Mondli. "Developing minerals beneficiation flowsheets for eco-efficiency : a systems approach." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10531.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 127-135).<br>Eco-efficiency has been proposed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development as a performance indicator framework that contributes to sustainability by assisting corporate decision makers improve the environmental performance of their operations and processes, while also extracting additional economic value. Given the emergent importance of eco-efficiency within the business community and the urgency with which environmental impacts generated by the minerals industry need to be mitigated, it becomes apparent that there is a need to assess whether eco-efficiency indicators can drive environmental sustainability performance improvement during process design within the minerals industry. This thesis aims to respond to this research need by assessing the strengths and limitations of eco-efficiency indicators as performance metrics in guiding decision making during minerals process design in the interests of environmental sustainability. The ultimate aim of this thesis is to contribute towards improved guidance for process design engineers in the selection of the appropriate tools for more environmentally sustainable design of minerals beneficiation processes.

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Books on the topic "Eco efficiency"

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Agency, Atlantic Canada Opportunities, ed. Eco-efficiency: Becoming an eco-efficient business. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, 2002.

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development., ed. Eco-efficiency. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 1998.

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Huppes, Gjalt, and Masanobu Ishikawa, eds. Quantified Eco-Efficiency. Springer Netherlands, 2007. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-5399-1.

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International, Five Winds. Eco-efficiency and materials. International Council on Metals and the Environment, 2001.

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Klostermann, Judith E. M., and Arnold Tukker, eds. Product Innovation and Eco-efficiency. Springer Netherlands, 1998. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-8945-1.

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Force, President's Council on Sustainable Development Eco-efficiency Task. Eco-Efficiency Task Force report. President's Council on Sustainable Development, 1997.

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Force, President's Council on Sustainable Development Eco-efficiency Task. Eco-Efficiency Task Force report. President's Council on Sustainable Development, 1997.

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President's Council on Sustainable Development. Eco-efficiency Task Force. Eco-Efficiency Task Force report. President's Council on Sustainable Development, 1997.

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President's Council on Sustainable Development. Eco-efficiency Task Force. Eco-Efficiency Task Force report. President's Council on Sustainable Development, 1997.

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President's Council on Sustainable Development. Eco-efficiency Task Force. Eco-Efficiency Task Force report. President's Council on Sustainable Development, 1997.

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Book chapters on the topic "Eco efficiency"

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Moltesen, Andreas, and Michael Hauschild. "Eco-efficiency." In CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35950-7_6637-3.

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Moltesen, Andreas, and Michael Z. Hauschild. "Eco-efficiency." In CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-53120-4_6637.

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Wang, Qunwei. "Eco-efficiency." In Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Springer Netherlands, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5_806.

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Massari, Stefania, Pier Paolo Miglietta, Federica De Leo, and Marcello Ruberti. "Eco-efficiency." In Encyclopedia of Sustainable Management. Springer International Publishing, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02006-4_150-1.

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Jørgensen, Andreas, and Michael Hauschild. "Eco-efficiency." In CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20617-7_6637.

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Massari, Stefania, Pier Paolo Miglietta, Federica De Leo, and Marcello Ruberti. "Eco-efficiency." In Encyclopedia of Sustainable Management. Springer International Publishing, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25984-5_150.

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Wang, Qunwei. "Eco-efficiency." In Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Springer International Publishing, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17299-1_806.

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Hawkins, David E. "Eco-efficiency." In Corporate Social Responsibility. Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/9780230625815_19.

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Orsato, Renato J. "Eco-Efficiency." In Sustainability Strategies. Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/9780230236851_3.

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Saling, Peter. "Eco-efficiency Assessment." In LCA Compendium – The Complete World of Life Cycle Assessment. Springer Netherlands, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-7610-3_4.

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Conference papers on the topic "Eco efficiency"

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Solomon, Trevor. "Making an Eco-Efficient Choice for Controlling Fouling Growth on Your Vessel." In SSPC 2011. SSPC, 2011. https://doi.org/10.5006/s2011-00032.

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Abstract This paper considers the environmental and financial impact of various antifouling coatings for ships hulls. To do this comparison an eco-efficiency analysis was conducted comparing three different fouling control systems which offer the same customer benefit of a clean underwater hull. The results clearly demonstrated that fluoropolymer foul release technology can offer this benefit in the most eco-efficient way having lower impacts on both the environment and on the economics of using that technology.

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Nouman, Muhammad, Maria Kanwal, Muhammad Sami Ullah, and Syed Abdullah Mansoor. "Sustainable Tire Waste Biochar Additives for Enhancing Concrete Strength and Eco-Efficiency." In 14th International Civil Engineering Conference. Trans Tech Publications Ltd, 2025. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-w2wlri.

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This study checks the practicality of incorporating Waste Tire Biochar (WTBC) during the manufacturing process of concrete as an eco-friendly new option. The study focuses on the effect of mechanical properties and the carbon footprint due to the use of the biochar on traditional concrete. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) data demonstrates that the substitution of 1% of cement with WTBC leads to the reduction of CO2 emissions by 1%. On the other hand, 7% replacement, a whopping 7% reduction in CO2 emissions is realized. This means that there is a significant reduction from 291.15 kg/m³ of CO² for conventional concrete to 270.76 kg/m³ for concrete that contains 7% WTBC. Additionally, WTBC saves approximately 93% of CO₂ emissions in comparison to the solutions based on open burning for waste tires. This research provides evidence for the WTBC as a potential contributor to the environmental sustainability in construction without any compromise of the structural integrity.

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Wilden, J., A. Oestreicher, B. Kaya, and T. Röhrich. "Energy efficiency in thermal joining processes." In SPIE Eco-Photonics, edited by Pierre Ambs, Dan Curticapean, Claus Emmelmann, Wolfgang Knapp, Zbigniew T. Kuznicki, and Patrick P. Meyrueis. SPIE, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.887224.

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Kaierle, Stefan, Martin Dahmen, and Okan Güdükkurt. "Eco-efficiency of laser welding applications." In SPIE Eco-Photonics, edited by Pierre Ambs, Dan Curticapean, Claus Emmelmann, Wolfgang Knapp, Zbigniew T. Kuznicki, and Patrick P. Meyrueis. SPIE, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.888794.

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Ryzhkova, А. V., and N. A. Zhilnikova. "METHODS FOR ECO-EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS." In MODELING AND SITUATIONAL MANAGEMENT THE QUALITY OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS. Saint Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.31799/978-5-8088-1558-2-2021-2-150-156.

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This article discusses the modern concept of eco-efficiency, based on the methods of using resources for the development of an organization in terms of economic and environmental indicators through more efficient use of resources and reducing pollution. Its differences from the traditional principles of environmental efficiency are determined. Mathematical models for assessing the eco-efficiency of industrial production are proposed. The applicability of the developments is shown on the example of a microelectronics enterprise. The presented models make it possible to measure the eco-efficiency indicator, taking into account the use of all eco-parameters affecting the change in the efficient use of resources and reducing the level of pollution.

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Lange, Christoph, and Andreas Gladisch. "Improving the energy efficiency of telecommunication networks." In SPIE Eco-Photonics, edited by Pierre Ambs, Dan Curticapean, Claus Emmelmann, Wolfgang Knapp, Zbigniew T. Kuznicki, and Patrick P. Meyrueis. SPIE, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.887988.

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Allsop, John L., Arjen Mateboer, and Paul Shore. "Optimising efficiency in diamond turned Fresnel mould masters." In SPIE Eco-Photonics, edited by Pierre Ambs, Dan Curticapean, Claus Emmelmann, Wolfgang Knapp, Zbigniew T. Kuznicki, and Patrick P. Meyrueis. SPIE, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.882925.

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Aftab, Yusra, Muhammad Moiz Ghauri, Hamza Rashad, Ali Ahmad, and Aashir Waleed. "Eco Gym: Electricity Generation from Manual Treadmill." In 2023 6th International Conference on Energy Conservation and Efficiency (ICECE). IEEE, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/icece58062.2023.10092495.

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Blandet, Thierry, Gilles Coutelier, and Patrick Meyrueis. "Virtual reality to simulate large lighting with high efficiency LEDs." In SPIE Eco-Photonics, edited by Pierre Ambs, Dan Curticapean, Claus Emmelmann, Wolfgang Knapp, Zbigniew T. Kuznicki, and Patrick P. Meyrueis. SPIE, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.894431.

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Schelbach, S. "Applying traditional passive concepts of resource efficiency and climate adaptation to improve the energy efficiency of modern buildings: a case study in Thessaloniki, Greece." In ECO-ARCHITECTURE 2014. WIT Press, 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.2495/arc140101.

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Reports on the topic "Eco efficiency"

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Díaz, Lina M., Déborah Martínez Villarreal, Carlos Scartascini, and Colombe Ladreit. Lowering Businesses' Carbon Footprint: Adoption of Eco-efficiency Indicators in Colombia and Peru. Inter-American Development Bank, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0012905.

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This document provides a guide for conducting behaviorally informed interventions to reduce businesses' carbon footprint. It draws insights from a pilot study within Colombia's textile industry and Peru's plastic industry. The study addresses the critical need for businesses to adapt to the challenges posed by climate change and transition risks, such as the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which requires significant adaptations from companies in Latin America and the Caribbean to stay competitive. A key component of this study was developing and testing the "Green Tool," designed to assist companies in adopting eco-efficiency indicators (EEIs), which can be used as an input to measuring and lowering companies carbon footprint. Central to the intervention's success was a preliminary diagnosis stage that pinpointed specific behavioral barriers hindering the reduction of carbon footprints, including present bias and prevailing social norms. By combining a behaviorally informed communications strategy with mentorship, the intervention enhanced the adoption of EEIs among the businesses in the treatment group compared to those in the control group. This pilot study highlights the essential role of targeted interventions, mentorship, and the strategic application of behavioral tools in encouraging sustainable practices within the business sector. Furthermore, this guide demonstrates the effectiveness of behavioral interventions in supporting businesses to transition towards lower carbon footprints, showcasing a path forward in the global effort to combat climate change.

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Walz, Yvonne, Florence Nick, Oscar Higuera Roa, Udo Nehren, and Zita Sebesvari. Coherence and Alignment among Sustainable Land Management, Ecosystem-based Adaptation, Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Nature-based Solutions. United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.53324/mwgp9896.

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Approaches integrating environmental management practices have been gaining importance in recent years. Sustainable Land Management (SLM), Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), Ecosystem-based disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR) and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are widely applied approaches that tackle certain drivers of challenges such as food insecurity, water scarcity, decline in biodiversity and threats to livelihoods, while also considering both human well-being and ecosystem functions and services. Better understanding the similarities, differences and relationships between these approaches helps to improve efficiency in implementation and leverage synergies. By shedding more light on where these approaches align, investments in land-based solutions in response to different types of environmental challenges can be more effectively designed to achieve multiple targets. In response to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) decision 19/COP.14 paragraph 4, the main objective of this report is to understand and elaborate upon the characteristics of SLM, EbA, Eco-DRR and NbS. The report begins with an overview of the historical backgrounds and origins of SLM, EbA, Eco-DRR and NbS. Despite differences in their specific goals and targeted benefits, all approaches aim for the support of biodiversity, land-based ecosystems and ecosystem services and functions, and employ measures to conserve, restore and sustainably use land to support ecosystem services and functions, including SLM technologies. Furthermore, irrespective of their different goals, the projects developed under any approach can generate comparable co-benefits, especially due to their support of biodiversity. The capacity for all these approaches to deliver multiple co-benefits means that projects of each approach can directly contribute to implementing the specific goals of the other approaches as well. Thus, multiple global and national targets, frameworks, strategies and conventions which call for the implementation of one or more of these approaches, can benefit from this report by avoiding duplication and reducing the overall investments necessary to achieve the set targets and goals. This is critical for achieving the ambitious Agenda 2030, including voluntary land degradation neutrality (LDN) targets and climate action under the Paris Agreement. It will also be the case for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework currently under development. The added value that will come from optimizing the links among these approaches extends from national policymakers to the practitioners of SLM, EbA and Eco-DRR projects, which all share the ultimate goal of sustainable development. To capture the coherence and alignment among these approaches, their similarities and differences have been summarized in a conceptual framework. The framework has been designed to help practitioners understand the specific goals of each approach, and to link these to the relevant global and national targets, frameworks, strategies and conventions, which can support monitoring and evaluation as well as reporting processes. The synergies among these approaches are further illustrated based on three case studies in order to demonstrate opportunities for leveraging multiple co-benefits and targets at implementation level irrespective of the different objectives under each. The results of this assessment demonstrate that activities under one approach can be beneficial to achieve the specific goals of other approaches with little additional effort. It is essential for policymakers, project developers and practitioners to recognize that. This is key to the achievement of sustainable development.

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Dhakal, Rajendra, Shankar Neupane, Pragati Sipkhan, Kailash Bhatta, Oshin Sharma, and Ram Dev Shah. Vermiwash: A Low-Cost and Eco-Friendly Liquid Fertilizer. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), 2024. https://doi.org/10.53055/icimod.1075.

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The excessive use of chemical fertilizers in Nepalese agriculture threatens crop production and environmental health, adversely impacting soil, water quality, and human health. In this context, vermiwash emerges as an effective, cost-efficient, and organic alternative. Derived from the interaction of water with earthworms and organic waste, vermiwash serves as a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer that enhances soil health, promotes plant growth, and boosts crop yields. The process of making vermiwash involves a double filtration system, where organic materials, cattle dung, and earthworms are used to produce a liquid rich in essential nutrients and beneficial microorganisms. The nutrient composition of vermiwash is beneficial for various crops, including cauliflower, tomatoes, and leafy greens.

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Roper, Daniel S. A Dual-Edged Sword: Operational Risk and Efficiency"-Based Operations (EBO)". Defense Technical Information Center, 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.21236/ada429356.

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Nimesh, Vikas, Bhaskar Natarjan, Saddam Hussain, and K. N. Hemanth Kumar. CATALYSING THE MARKET TRANSFORMATION OF ELECTRIC 2-WHEELER INSIGHTS FROM CONSUMERS AND STAKEHOLDERS. Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.62576/aeee2w.

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Electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) are becoming increasingly popular as an eco-friendly mode of transport. They provide a convenient and efficient option for short-distance travel, particularly in urban areas. However, the widespread adoption of E2Ws in India still faces several challenges. In order to address these issues, the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) and International Copper Association India (ICA India) have teamed up to identify the key barriers hindering the adoption of electric two-wheelers in the market. The joint research project aims to identify effective pathways for a market transformation for E2Ws in India and promote the widespread adoption of E2Ws as a sustainable and efficient mode of transport. The goal of the study is to facilitate the increased adoption of E2Ws in India by examining the perspectives of various stakeholders, including consumers, fleet operators, financial institutions, dealerships, and service centers. The study was conducted in three zones - North Zone (Delhi, Lucknow), West Zone (Mumbai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Rajkot), and South Zone (Bangalore, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Chennai). The study collected 1159 responses from both E2W users and internal combustion engine (ICE) users across India, as well as E2W dealers, in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the E2W market across the country. The survey results revealed key insights about the prevalence of E2W users, their awareness of ICE options, and their willingness to adopt more eco-friendly modes of transport. The report covers key aspects of E2Ws, including purchase, charging, performance, aftersales, safety, retrofitting, etc. Chapter 1 introduces the E2W ecosystem and sets the background and need for the study. Chapter 2 details the scope and methodology adopted for the research. Various barriers and motivating factors and their role in attracting or deterring consumers from or towards EV adoption, like charging practices, usage behaviour, ownership cost, purchase experience, etc., were delved into. The chapter also details the respondents’ profiles and the surveying techniques incorporated for the study, i.e., face-toface interviews with E2W users and In-person qualitative discussions with the E2W dealers. It was found that the younger generations had an equal propensity towards both ICE and E2Ws. Also, the average income of EV owners was found to be higher than the average income of ICE two-wheelers. Chapter 3 discusses the findings and key insights from the consumer survey. It examines the key perceptions of customers regarding E2W and ICE vehicles and their purchase and usage practices. The chapter discusses important current and future triggers and barriers to EV adoption. Access to charging stations, Safety concerns, high upfront costs, long charging times, etc., were found to be the major deterrents towards EV adoption. Chapter 4 presents the key insights from the dealer consultation and discusses the various obstacles, including warranty and battery replacement costs, low margins, the lack of supplier credit facilities, battery backup, the high price of E2Ws, and low speed. These obstacles impede their ability to sell electric vehicles and compete with other types of vehicle dealers. Nonetheless, as the EV market grows and develops, manufacturers and dealers will be able to overcome these obstacles and establish a more sustainable and competitive EV industry. Chapter 4 presents the key insights from the dealer consultation and discusses the various obstacles dealers face, including warranty and battery replacement costs, low margins, the lack of supplier credit facilities, battery backup, the high price of E2Ws, and low speed. These obstacles impede their ability to sell electric vehicles and compete with other types of vehicle dealers. Nonetheless, as the EV market grows and develops, manufacturers and dealers will be able to overcome these obstacles and establish a more sustainable and competitive EV industry. Chapter 5 provides recommendations to address the different barriers to E2W adoption in India, like high upfront costs of E2W, charging stations, safety issues, battery issues, etc. The whitepaper provides recommendations to address the challenges and barriers hindering the adoption of E2Ws in India. These recommendations cover various topics such as consumer perceptions, demand incentives, and product-related issues like servicing, safety, and performance. To encourage ix the wider adoption of E2Ws, the whitepaper proposes several measures, including improving the availability of charging infrastructure, regular maintenance of charging points, and investment support to charging and swapping players. Additionally, partnering with financial institutions to offer affordable loans is recommended to make E2Ws more accessible to consumers. These measures are critical to overcoming the challenges faced by E2W users and promoting the adoption of ecofriendly transport options in India. To achieve the target of increasing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions by 33-35% by 2030, as set by the Indian government, it is crucial for the various stakeholders in the electric vehicle ecosystem to implement the strategies outlined in the whitepaper. The aim is to accelerate the adoption of E2Ws and support the government in achieving its goals.

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Stopford, Nikki, and Jacqueline O’Reilly. Innovation Work Chains in US Retail: Automation, Tracking and AI Adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital Futures at Work Research Centre, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.20919/ivrp6984.

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The 2020 global pandemic led to record grocery sales and significantly accelerated the adoption of online retail services. This trend is expected to grow as mainstream retailers aim to keep up with the speed of delivery from ‘digitally native’ competitors and changing consumer expectations. Technological innovation is being introduced to different parts of the retail supply chain leading to a changing landscape for jobs. Here we develop the concept of Innovation Work Chains (IWC). We use this framing to discuss how the introduction of different types of innovative technology are likely to impact on employment practices across the supply chain in large-scale grocery retail. This research draws on sector reports and extensive interviews with Walmart US and one of their technology partner organisations in the USA. The focus is on how automation technologies like robots, tracking technologies and AI have become pivotal to the efficient management of retail supply chains. The evidence suggests that an iterative process of adoption and adaption is required to develop company specific solutions. However, legacy systems can pose a challenge to the speed at which automation technologies can be efficiently integrated. The concept of Innovation Work Changes highlights the differential impact on the employment landscape across the retail eco-system

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Cioffi, J. M., and T. Kailath. An Efficient, RLS (Recursive-Least-Squares) Data-Driven Echo Canceller for Fast Initialization of Full-Duplex Data Transmission,. Defense Technical Information Center, 1985. http://dx.doi.org/10.21236/ada160177.

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Yang, Yu, Hen-Geul Yeh, and Cesar Ortiz. Battery Management System Development for Electric Vehicles and Fast Charging Infrastructure Improvement. Mineta Transportation Institute, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.31979/mti.2024.2325.

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The electric vehicle (EV) has become increasingly popular due to its being zero-emission. However, a significant challenge faced by EV drivers is the range anxiety associated with battery usage. Addressing this concern, this project develops a more efficient battery management system (BMS) for electric vehicles based on a real-time, state-of-charge (SOC) estimation. The proposed study delivers three modules: (1) a new equivalent circuit model (ECM) for lithium-ion batteries, (2) a new SOC estimator based on the moving horizon method, and (3) an on-board FPGA implementation of the classical Coulomb counting method for SOC estimation. The research team extends the traditional ECM by incorporating more functional features through the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO). Then the first-order transfer function model identification and LASSO are iteratively executed to minimize the data fitting error. Given this model, the research team employs the moving horizon estimator (MHE) to determine the SOC by fitting the measured terminal voltage. Subsequently, the research team implements the SOC estimation scheme on an FPGA board. This hardware-in-the-loop simulation is demonstrated in this report step by step. The proposed research has broad societal impacts. It aligns with SB1 objectives in several ways. First, EVs with a more efficient BMS can improve their cruise range, reducing energy consumption and traffic congestion. Second, the resulting BMS can be applied in the solar-power and battery-assisted charging stations to make more reliable infrastructure in an age of sustainable transportation.

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Young, Allison, Susannah Davidson, Emily Wilson, Brenton Begay, and Angela Urban. The Military and planning for lithium-ion battery recycling4.78 MB). Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.), 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/49368.

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Understanding the military challenges related to lithium-ion battery disposal and learning about current and future trends in recycling efforts can inform safer and less environmentally destructive end-of-life solutions. Established lead-acid battery recycling methods were compared to the still-evolving lithium-ion battery recycling processes. Executive Order (EO) 13817, EO 13953, and EO 14017 have prioritized the identification of critical minerals, including minerals necessary for lithium-ion battery production, and the need to strengthen supply chains as vital to national security. To support this national security effort, the military may be able to contribute to the domestic supply through employing efficient recycling practices and encouraging industry to move towards standardization. Evolving recycling practices, including efforts to eliminate hazards in spent lithium-ion batteries, may be able to help the military dispose of these items more safely and cost-effectively, especially in contingency locations.

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Yuan, Meng, Frederik Dahl Nielsen, Hamza Abid, Steffen Nielsen, Poul Alberg Østergaard, and Brian Vad Mathiesen. Framework for Developing Sustainable Heating Roadmaps in Europe and Central Asia. Department of Sustainability and Planning, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54337/aau645416523.

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Heating is the largest form of energy consumption, comprising more the half of the global final energy demand. Decarbonizing the heating sector by energy efficiency improvement of buildings and infrastructures and integrating low-temperature renewable energy and low-carbon technologies is vital to mitigating global climate change. This report aims to provide knowledge on developing sustainable heating roadmaps by proposing a general framework. In particular, the work targets the development of heating roadmaps in Europe and Central Asia (ECA), and thus also policy makers in this region – however the general approach and findings are also applicable and relevant elsewhere. We stress and highlight the need to integrate spatial assessment, and energy system analyses and scenario design in developing sustainable heating roadmaps, as well as the role of proper regulation in facilitating the implementation of heating projects. A case study of Romania in Eastern Europe is given to demonstrate the proposed sustainable heating roadmap framework.

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