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- Author:
- Upadhyayula, Venkata K.K.; Gadhamshetty, Venkataramana; Shanmugam, Kavitha; Souihi, Nabil; Tysklind, Mats
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 404-416
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- case studies; coatings; commercialization; consumers (people); corrosion; educational institutions; entrepreneurship; funding; life cycle assessment; motivation; researchers; uncertainty
- Abstract:
- ... Many Game Changing Innovations (GCIs) from the academic institutions struggle in the Technology Valley of Death (TVD) and they fail to reach commercialization. The academic researchers often lack motivation to seek entrepreneurial opportunities for their GCIs. They are often discouraged after considering the burden required to convince private investors to finance their GCIs beyond technology read ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.12.029
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.12.029
- Author:
- Weng, Zhixiong; Dai, Hancheng; Ma, Zhongyu; Xie, Yang; Wang, Peng
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 157-168
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- carbon; carbon dioxide; carbon markets; economic impact; economic indicators; emissions factor; environmental policy; exports; manufacturing; models; prices; China
- Abstract:
- ... It is necessary to measure the economic impacts of the attempts to achieve China’s carbon emission intensity reduction target. Consequently, this study analyzes the economic impacts of the differentiated CO2 intensity targets between Guangxi Province and the rest of China. An improved two-region computable general equilibrium model with eight scenarios is used. Our results show that different CO2 ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.032
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.032
- Author:
- Brockmann, D.; Pradel, M.; Hélias, A.
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 50-62
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- climate; crop production; emissions; life cycle assessment; livestock; mineral fertilizers; models; nitrogen; nitrogen content; soil; soil quality; uncertainty; wastes; wastewater treatment
- Abstract:
- ... Agricultural utilization of organic residues is often included in Life cycle assessment (LCA) studies on livestock and crop production as well as waste and wastewater treatment. A review on the current state-of-the-art practices in agricultural use of organic residues in LCA studies is presented. This reveals that agricultural use of organic residues in LCA studies can be represented in several wa ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.034
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.034
- Author:
- Najafi, Bahman; Faizollahzadeh Ardabili, Sina
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 169-178
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- biogas; carbon; carbon nitrogen ratio; gas production (biological); logit analysis; neural networks; nitrogen; spent mushroom compost; temperature
- Abstract:
- ... In this study, a small-scale production of biogas was undertaken using spent mushroom compost (SMC). The carbon to nitrogen (C/N) ratio, temperature of the reactor (T), and retention time (RT) were the independent variables of the study. Maximum production of biogas is related to the C/N ratio of 20 at temperature of 35 °C (cumulative values of 40.5183 ml/g of VS) and C/N ratio of 30 at temperatur ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.025
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.025
- Author:
- Soares Geraldi, Matheus; Ghisi, Enedir
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 231-241
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- buildings; cities; drinking water; meteorological data; rain; simulation models; time series analysis; water harvesting; watersheds
- Abstract:
- ... In this study, the possibility of using short-term instead of long-term rainfall time series in simulations of rainwater harvesting in buildings was evaluated. The main objective was to determine the required length of a short-term time series in order to produce results similar to those obtained with a long-term time series. The study was conducted using daily rainfall data on thirteen cities loc ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.007
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.007
- Author:
- He, Li; Chen, Yizhong; Li, Jing
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 206-228
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- algorithms; decision making; drilling; electricity generation; freshwater; greenhouse gas emissions; greenhouse gases; life cycle assessment; models; shale; shale gas; supply chain; wastewater treatment; water management; water resources
- Abstract:
- ... Two critical challenges, namely high water resources consumption and growing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, are encountered across the current shale gas supply chains. This study presents a three-level modeling framework for economic and environmental life-cycle optimization of the shale gas supply chains. Life cycle analysis (LCA) approach and Stackelberg leader-follower game are integrated into ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.015
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.015
- Author:
- Maalouf, Amani; El-Fadel, Mutasem
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 263-277
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- biological treatment; burning; carbon dioxide; carbon footprint; carbon markets; decision making; emissions; emissions factor; energy; energy recovery; food waste; fuels; issues and policy; landfills; management systems; methane; nitrous oxide; planning; simulation models; sludge; solid wastes; uncertainty; viability; waste composition; wastewater
- Abstract:
- ... This paper introduces a comprehensive model developed to assess the carbon footprint of integrated solid waste management systems including the diversion at source of the food waste component into the wastewater/sludge management systems using household food waste disposers. In addition to the current state of practice in developed economies, the model includes emissions from waste management proc ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.021
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.021
- Author:
- Sinka, Maris; Van den Heede, Philip; De Belie, Nele; Bajare, Diana; Sahmenko, Genadijs; Korjakins, Aleksandrs
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 288-299
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- carbon dioxide; cement; concrete; construction industry; energy; environmental impact; greenhouse gas emissions; hemp; insulating materials; life cycle assessment; magnesium; mechanical properties; potassium phosphates; thermal conductivity
- Abstract:
- ... To counter the negative environmental impact, particularly greenhouse gas emission generated by the construction industry, many low-impact materials are being produced and researched having neutral CO2 emissions and low thermal conductivity. One of these materials is lime-hemp concrete, a self-bearing bio-based insulation material with low thermal conductivity and good CO2 uptake but with weak mec ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.024
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.024
- Author:
- Sabbaghi, Mostafa; Behdad, Sara
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 101-111
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- issues and policy; longevity; prices; risk; willingness to pay
- Abstract:
- ... Mobile phones have become ‘essential-to-have’ devices for information-gathering and social communication. They are being technologically advanced, while they are readily available at affordable prices. This motivates consumers to upgrade their mobile phones more frequently. Given these considerations and the lack of accessible repair services, mobile phones have a relatively short life span. The u ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.015
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.015
- Author:
- Sušnik, Janez
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 179-190
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- dynamic models; economic development; electric energy consumption; food production; gross domestic product; risk
- Abstract:
- ... There is increasing interest in the global water-energy-food (WEF) system and potential system trajectories, especially considering growing concerns over resource exploitation and sustainability. Previous studies investigating different aspects of this system have a number of shortcomings, meaning it is difficult to identify system-wide tradeoffs, and makes comparison difficult. A global analysis ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.023
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.023
- Author:
- Pivnenko, Kostyantyn; Laner, David; Astrup, Thomas F.
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 278-287
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- European Union; bisphenol A; bisphenol S; endocrine-disrupting chemicals; models; paper
- Abstract:
- ... Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used as an additive in conventional point-of-sale thermal paper receipts. Due to BPA being an endocrine disruptor and a substance of very high concern, the European Union (EU) has proposed to ban its use in thermal paper from 2020. Potential similarities in toxicological profiles have raised concerns that the use of bisphenol S (BPS) as a substitute for ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.021
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.021
- Author:
- Vo Dong, Phuong Anh; Azzaro-Pantel, Catherine; Cadene, Anne-Laure
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 63-75
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- carbon; carbon fibers; energy; environmental assessment; environmental impact; environmental indicators; glass fibers; grinding; landfills; life cycle costing; manufacturing; models; polymers; prices; pyrolysis; recycling; waste treatment
- Abstract:
- ... The high cost and energy intensity of virgin carbon fibre manufacturing constitute a challenge to recover substantial value from carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP). The objective of this study is to assess the environmental and financial viability of several waste management processes for CFRP. Life cycle costing and environmental assessment models are developed to quantify the financial and ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.024
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.024
- Author:
- Daigo, Ichiro; Kiyohara, Shin; Okada, Tomoki; Okamoto, Daisaku; Goto, Yoshikazu
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 375-384
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- aluminum oxide; bottles; bricks; calcium oxide; case studies; ceramics; chemical composition; concrete; economic feasibility; ferric oxide; glass; glass fibers; landfills; linear models; linear programming; magnesium oxide; manganese oxides; recycling; sewage sludge; silica; slags; supply balance; tiles; titanium dioxide; Japan
- Abstract:
- ... Many waste ceramic materials and glasses (CerG) such as glass, concrete, pottery, porcelain, brick, and tiles are landfilled because they have been recognized to be less conducive to recycling. In this study, to enhance the recyclability of ceramic materials and glasses, a linear model to minimize natural resource consumption of CerG materials production is proposed. The model focuses on elemental ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.11.012
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.11.012
- Author:
- Dondi, Michele
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 191-205
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- ceramics; feldspar; industry; ingredients; markets; raw materials; recycled materials; risk; sodium; technology
- Abstract:
- ... Feldspathic fluxes are fundamental ingredients of many ceramic products, but little is known about the sources actually utilized by industry and the evolution over time. This paper reviews the sourcing of feldspathic raw materials over a long timespan (1971–2016) including viable substitutes (particularly recycled materials and end-of-life products). A large set of data was collected, critically a ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.027
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.027
- Author:
- Shigetomi, Yosuke; Nansai, Keisuke; Kagawa, Shigemi; Tohno, Susumu
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 385-394
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; carbon; carbon dioxide; carbon footprint; consumer preferences; economic development; energy; greenhouse gas emissions; greenhouse gases; household consumption; households; issues and policy; products and commodities; society; socioeconomics; temperature
- Abstract:
- ... In 2015, in response to the Paris Agreement for mitigating an increase in global temperatures, the Japanese government committed itself to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 26% below 2013 levels by 2030. In the same year, the government also committed itself to overcoming the barriers to economic growth imposed by an aging society with a low birthrate by implementing socio-economic polici ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.11.017
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.11.017
- Author:
- Laso, Jara; García-Herrero, Isabel; Margallo, María; Vázquez-Rowe, Ian; Fullana, Pére; Bala, Alba; Gazulla, Cristina; Irabien, Ángel; Aldaco, Rubén
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 428-437
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- acidification; anchovies; canning; canning industry; circular economy; costs and returns; cradle-to-cradle; decision making; eco-efficiency; ecolabeling; economic valuation; environmental impact; environmental performance; eutrophication; financial economics; global warming potential; landfills; life cycle costing; linear programming; supply chain; value added; waste management
- Abstract:
- ... The production of food that is environmentally friendly and presents a high economic return is one of the current concerns for the food industry. Eco-efficiency links the environmental performance of a product to its economic value. In this context, this study combines Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) to propose a two-step eco-efficiency methodology assessment for the fish ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.004
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.004
- Author:
- Salmoral, Gloria; Yan, Xiaoyu
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 320-330
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- computer software; databases; eating habits; embodied energy; feeds; fertilizers; food consumption; foods; imports; irrigation; life cycle assessment; life cycle thinking; nutrients; risk; supply chain; virtual water; watersheds; England
- Abstract:
- ... Evaluations of food, energy and water (FEW) linkages are rapidly emerging in contemporary nexus studies. This paper demonstrates, from a food consumption perspective, the potential of life cycle thinking in understanding the complex and often “hidden” linkages between FEW systems. Our study evaluates the upstream virtual water and embodied energy in food consumption in the Tamar catchment, South W ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.018
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.018
- Author:
- Zhang, Zongyong; Hao, Yu; Lu, Zhi-Nan; Deng, Yuxin
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 242-249
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- carbon dioxide; economic development; energy; environmental quality; greenhouse gas emissions; issues and policy; regression analysis; China
- Abstract:
- ... China is currently at a crossroads with an aging population and steadily decreasing economic growth rates. In this context, China’s demographic policy may impact environmental quality through changes in energy usage and the demographic influences on economic development. Using panel data from 29 Chinese provinces for the period between 1995 and 2012, this study explores the relationship between th ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.017
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.017
- Author:
- Wang, Zhaohua; Guo, Dongxue; Wang, Xiaomeng; Zhang, Bin; Wang, Bo
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 1-9
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- electronic wastes; factor analysis; models; questionnaires; recycling; structural equation modeling; China
- Abstract:
- ... This research analyses how information publicity influences residents’ behaviour intentions in regard to e-waste recycling. We combine Theory of Planned Behaviour and Norm-activation Theory to build a research model, through scale development and questionnaire design, we carry out field research in Shandong Province, China. We collect 462 valid questionnaires as basic data for the research. We uti ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.014
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.01.014
- Author:
- Gonzalez Hernandez, Ana; Paoli, Leonardo; Cullen, Jonathan M.
- Source:
- Resources, conservation, and recycling 2018 v.133 pp. 132-145
- ISSN:
- 0921-3449
- Subject:
- arc furnaces; energy conservation; exergy; industry; oxygen; stakeholders; steel
- Abstract:
- ... Resource efficiency is an instrumental mitigation option in the steel industry but, existing studies have failed to provide a global analysis of the sector's energy and material use. Despite the interactions between energy and materials in steelmaking, recent studies investigate each of these resources in isolation, providing only partial insight into resource efficiency. This study analyses the l ...
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.008
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.02.008