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1. A high-resolution dataset on the plastic material flows in Switzerland

Author:
Magdalena Klotz; Melanie Haupt
Source:
Data in Brief 2022 v.41 pp. 108001
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
Internet; data collection; databases; electronic equipment; furniture; industry; material flow analysis; product life cycle; stakeholders; statistics; wastes; Switzerland
Abstract:
... A material flow analysis of the main plastic types used and arising as waste in Switzerland in 2017 is conducted, including consideration of stock change. Seven main plastic application segments are distinguished (packaging; building and construction; automotive; electrical and electronic equipment; agriculture; household items, furniture, leisure and others; and textiles), further divided into 54 ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.108001

2. A novel machine-learning approach for evaluating rebounds-associated environmental footprint of households and application to cooperative housing

Author:
Rhythima Shinde; Andreas Froemelt; Aleksandra Kim; Stefanie Hellweg
Source:
Journal of environmental management 2022 v.304 pp. 114205
ISSN:
0301-4797
Subject:
algorithms; artificial intelligence; ecological footprint; energy efficiency; environmental impact; environmental management; income; models; recreation; socioeconomics; travel; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Multiple environmental policies aim to increase resource efficiency and reduce consumption of goods and services with high environmental impact. This may lead to cost-savings and, consequently, additional consumption with environmental impacts (rebound effects). In this study, a supervised machine-learning model (i.e. an application of random forest regression) is developed to quantify consumption ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114205

3. Accepting and resisting densification: The importance of project-related factors and the contextualizing role of neighbourhoods

Author:
Michael Wicki; David Kaufmann
Source:
Landscape and urban planning 2022 v.220 pp. 104350
ISSN:
0169-2046
Subject:
carbon dioxide; landscapes; residential areas; surveys; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Densifying existing settlements is a top planning priority worldwide. Its main goals include protecting undeveloped land, reducing CO₂ emissions, and the provision of housing. Despite a common acceptance of densification as a planning strategy, the local implementation of densification tends to provoke local opposition. Based on the analysis of a survey on densification preferences (including an a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.landurbplan.2021.104350

4. An occupant-centric control framework for balancing comfort, energy use and hygiene in hot water systems: A model-free reinforcement learning approach

Author:
Amirreza Heidari; François Maréchal; Dolaana Khovalyg
Source:
Applied energy 2022 v.312 pp. 118833
ISSN:
0306-2619
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; data collection; energy; hygiene; models; supply balance; uncertainty; weather; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Occupants’ behavior is a major source of uncertainty for the optimal operation of building energy systems. The highly stochastic hot water use behavior of occupants has led to conservative operational strategies for hot water systems, that try to ensure occupants’ comfort by following energy-intensive operational approaches. Intending to integrate the occupants’ behavior into hot water systems con ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.118833

5. Analysing utility-based direct load control programmes for heat pumps and electric vehicles considering customer segmentation

Author:
Selin Yilmaz; Cédric Chanez; Peter Cuony; Martin Kumar Patel
Source:
Energy policy 2022 v.164 pp. 112900
ISSN:
0301-4215
Subject:
employment; energy policy; gender; heat; models; renewable electricity; socioeconomics; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Utility controlled heat pumps and electric vehicles via Direct Load Control (DLC) programmes could potentially be a solution for tackling challenges in the distribution networks by balancing intermittent renewable electricity sources. However, in many countries, DLC programmes do not have satisfactory enrolment rates. This paper investigates acceptance and preferences of DLC programmes for heat pu ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.enpol.2022.112900

6. Annoyance due to residential road traffic and aircraft noise: Empirical evidence from two European cities

Author:
Peter Preisendörfer; Ulf Liebe; Heidi Bruderer Enzler; Andreas Diekmann
Source:
Environmental research 2022 v.206 pp. 112269
ISSN:
0013-9351
Subject:
acoustics; household income; people; research; traffic; Germany; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Based on a study in two European cities, Mainz in Germany and Zurich in Switzerland, the article investigates both acoustical and non-acoustical factors affecting indoor annoyance due to residential road traffic and aircraft noise. We specifically focus on three factors: (1) the role of windows as a feature of the building where people live; (2) the role of individual environmental concern as a ge ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envres.2021.112269

7. Application of UV absorbance and electron-donating capacity as surrogates for micropollutant abatement during full-scale ozonation of secondary-treated wastewater

Author:
Nicolas Walpen; Adriano Joss; Urs von Gunten
Source:
Water research 2022 v.209 pp. 117858
ISSN:
0043-1354
Subject:
absorbance; dissolved organic matter; ozonation; ozone; pollutants; regression analysis; research; wastewater; wastewater treatment; water; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Ozonation of secondary-treated wastewater for the abatement of micropollutants requires a reliable control of ozone doses. Changes in the UV absorbance of dissolved organic matter (DOM) during ozonation allow to estimate micropollutant abatement on-line and were therefore identified as feed-back control parameter. In this study, the suitability of the electron-donating capacity (EDC) as an additio ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.watres.2021.117858

8. Business structure of electricity distribution system operator and effect on solar photovoltaic uptake: An empirical case study for Switzerland

Author:
Katherine Emma Lonergan; Giovanni Sansavini
Source:
Energy policy 2022 v.160 pp. 112683
ISSN:
0301-4215
Subject:
case studies; econometric models; electric potential difference; electricity; energy policy; statistical analysis; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Distribution System Operators are responsible for overseeing the connection of distributed energy sources, such as solar photovoltaic, to the low voltage electricity grid. While solar PV could contribute significantly to the decarbonization of the electricity supply, the technology's proliferation is not necessarily aligned with the business objectives of the Distribution System Operators. We cond ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.enpol.2021.112683

9. Carbon storage in agricultural topsoils and subsoils is promoted by including temporary grasslands into the crop rotation

Author:
Thomas Guillaume; David Makowski; Zamir Libohova; Saïd Elfouki; Mario Fontana; Jens Leifeld; Luca Bragazza; Sokrat Sinaj
Source:
Geoderma 2022 v.422 pp. 115937
ISSN:
0016-7061
Subject:
bulk density; carbon sequestration; clay fraction; crop rotation; cropland; ecosystems; greenhouse gases; land use; models; pH; soil organic carbon; subsoil; topsoil; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Atmospheric C sequestration in agricultural soils is viewed as one of the most promising negative emission technologies currently available. Nonetheless, it remains unclear how strongly soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks respond to agricultural practices, especially for subsoil. Here, we assess the SOC storage potential in croplands and how the presence of temporary grasslands (TG) in the crop rotat ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.geoderma.2022.115937

10. Changes towards more sustainable food packaging legislation and practices. A survey of policy makers and stakeholders in Europe

Author:
Anna Trubetskaya; Philip Benjamin Vincent Scholten; Milena Corredig
Source:
Food packaging and shelf life 2022 v.32 pp. 100856
ISSN:
2214-2894
Subject:
biodiversity; circular economy; industry; infrastructure; issues and policy; laws and regulations; shelf life; spring; stakeholders; summer; surveys; wastes; zero wastes; Austria; Estonia; Germany; Ireland; Netherlands; Norway; Sweden; Switzerland
Abstract:
... The European Commission advocates for the implementation of more sustainable food systems. To accelerate the transition towards zero waste for the benefit of citizens, industry, public organizations, and to preserve biodiversity, it is necessary to re-design our relationship with the planet’s resources. The European Commission proposal on the circular economy (2015) has set high targets in relatio ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.100856

11. Comparison of Methane Emission Patterns from Dairy Housings with Solid and Slatted Floors at Two Locations

Author:
Sabrina Hempel; David Janke; Bernd Losand; Kerstin Zeyer; Michael Zähner; Joachim Mohn; Thomas Amon; Sabine Schrade
Source:
Agronomy 2022 v.12 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4395
Subject:
agronomy; convection; data collection; farms; information exchange; methane; methane production; slurries; summer; temperature; wind speed; winter; Germany; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Methane (CH4) emissions from dairy husbandry are a hot topic in the context of active climate protection, where housing systems with slatted floors and slurry storage inside are in general expected to emit more than systems with solid floors. There are multiple factors, including climate conditions, that modulate the emission pattern. In this study, we investigated interrelations between CH4 emiss ...
DOI:
10.3390/agronomy12020381

12. Comparison of Thermal Seed Treatments to Control Snow Mold in Wheat and Loose Smut of Barley

Author:
Irene Bänziger; Andreas Kägi; Susanne Vogelgsang; Seraina Klaus; Thomas Hebeisen; Annette Büttner-Mainik; Karen E. Sullam
Source:
Frontiers in agronomy 2022 v.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2673-3218
Subject:
Microdochium; Pseudomonas chlororaphis; Ustilago segetum var. nuda; agronomy; air; barley; field experimentation; heat treatment; plant protection; seed germination; smut diseases; snow molds; steam; wheat; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Due to increasing demands to reduce chemical plant protection products, including prophylactic chemical seed treatments, there is a renewed interest in thermal seed treatments for cereal crops. We carried out contemporary evaluations of various alternative seed treatments for economically relevant cereal diseases in Switzerland. Thermal seed treatments were evaluated for effectiveness against two ...
DOI:
10.3389/fagro.2021.775243

13. Comparison of exemplary crop protection strategies in Swiss apple production: Multi-criteria assessment of pesticide use, ecotoxicological risks, environmental and economic impacts

Author:
Marcel Mathis; Judith F. Blom; Thomas Nemecek; Esther Bravin; Philippe Jeanneret; Otto Daniel; Laura de Baan
Source:
Sustainable Production and Consumption 2022 v.31 pp. 512-528
ISSN:
2352-5509
Subject:
apples; biodiversity; capital; economic impact; economic performance; ecotoxicology; energy; farmers; fertilizers; fruit quality; labor; life cycle assessment; orchards; pesticides; plant protection; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Plant protection products (PPP) are used to protect apples from pests and diseases and to maintain high yields and fruit quality. Alternatively, non-chemical plant protection measures can be applied to reduce the use and ecotoxicological risks of PPP. However, additional materials, energy or labor are needed, which can have an impact on the environmental or economic performance. To investigate pos ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.spc.2022.03.008

14. Competitive ability of natural Douglas fir regeneration in central European close-to-nature forests

Author:
Esther R. Frei; Barbara Moser; Thomas Wohlgemuth
Source:
Forest ecology and management 2022 v.503 pp. 119767
ISSN:
0378-1127
Subject:
Abies alba; Fagus sylvatica subsp. sylvatica; Picea abies; Pseudotsuga menziesii; administrative management; canopy; ecosystems; forests; light transmission; natural regeneration; summer; tree and stand measurements; understory; ungulates; vegetation cover; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) has regenerated naturally in European forests since the middle of the 20ᵗʰ century. Some cases of an invasive character of the species have been reported under specific site conditions, but systematic data on the extent of natural regeneration and spread of Douglas fir across different forest communities are largely lacking. Due to its potential tolerance to inc ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foreco.2021.119767

15. Compliance with recommended Varroa destructor treatment regimens improves the survival of honey bee colonies over winter

Author:
Julie Hernandez; Jan Hattendorf; Alexandre Aebi; Vincent Dietemann
Source:
Research in veterinary science 2022 v.144 pp. 1-10
ISSN:
0034-5288
Subject:
Varroa destructor; compliance; death; ectoparasites; honey; honey bee colonies; honey bees; longitudinal studies; mite control; mites; mortality; odds ratio; research; risk; veterinary medicine; winter; Switzerland
Abstract:
... The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor affects honey bee colony health and survival negatively, thus compelling beekeepers to treat their colonies every year. A broadly used mite control regimen is based on two organic molecules: formic and oxalic acids. To ensure optimal efficiency, several applications of these acids at pre-defined time points are recommended. These recommendations are mainly ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.rvsc.2021.12.025

16. Consumers’ evaluation of the environmental friendliness, healthiness and naturalness of meat, meat substitutes, and other protein-rich foods

Author:
Christina Hartmann; Patricia Furtwaengler; Michael Siegrist
Source:
Food quality and preference 2022 v.97 pp. 104486
ISSN:
0950-3293
Subject:
cheeses; fish; food quality; healthy diet; industry; markets; meat; Switzerland
Abstract:
... In an attempt to move consumers toward a more sustainable and healthy diet, meat substitute products have flooded the market. However, consumers tend to be conservative about new food products and technologies that are supposed to replace traditional ones. Thus, it is important to evaluate whether consumers see the benefits of consuming these new products compared to the traditional meat products ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodqual.2021.104486

17. DSP missense variant in a Scottish Highland calf with congenital ichthyosis, alopecia, acantholysis of the tongue and corneal defects

Author:
Irene M. Häfliger; Caroline T. Koch; Astrid Michel; Silvia Rüfenacht; Mireille Meylan; Monika M. Welle; Cord Drögemüller
Source:
BMC veterinary research 2022 v.18 no.1 pp. 20
ISSN:
1746-6148
Subject:
Mendelian inheritance; alleles; alopecia; calves; cell adhesion; conjunctivitis; cornea; databases; desmosomes; gene frequency; genotyping; heterozygosity; histopathology; homozygosity; ichthyosis; keratinocytes; mutants; necropsy; phenotype; purebreds; tongue; veterinary medicine; Switzerland
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Ichthyosis describes a localized or generalized hereditary cornification disorder caused by an impaired terminal keratinocyte differentiation resulting in excessive stratum corneum with the formation of more or less adherent scales. Ichthyosis affects humans and animals. Two rare bovine forms are reported, the severe harlequin ichthyosis and the less severe congenital ichthyosis, both ...
DOI:
10.1186/s12917-021-03113-3

18. Data on the adoption of pesticide-free wheat production in Switzerland

Author:
Niklas Möhring; Robert Finger
Source:
Data in Brief 2022 v.41 pp. 107867
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
climate; farms; herbicide resistance; pesticides; risk; self-efficacy; surveys; sustainable agricultural intensification; weeds; wheat; Switzerland
Abstract:
... The reduction of environmental and health risks from pesticide use is on top of the agenda of the food-value chain actors. The establishment of pesticide-free production systems could be a cornerstone for the sustainable intensification of agriculture. In Switzerland, a pesticide-free but non-organic wheat production standard is currently being introduced. We present survey data of 1105 IP-SUISSE ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.107867

19. Data on the stated adoption decisions of Swiss farmers for variable rate nitrogen fertilization technologies

Author:
Karin Späti; Robert Huber; Ivana Logar; Robert Finger
Source:
Data in Brief 2022 v.41 pp. 107979
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
farms; nitrogen; nutrient use efficiency; ownership; profits and margins; risk; spring; surveys; Switzerland
Abstract:
... We present data on the stated preference for the adoption of variable rate technologies from 418 crop farmers in Switzerland. The online survey was conducted online in spring 2021. It consisted of two parts: 1) a choice experiment and 2) questions about farmers' characteristics, expectations and beliefs, as well as their risk preferences. In the choice experiment, farmers were presented with eight ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.107979

20. Decarbonization strategies for Switzerland considering embedded greenhouse gas emissions in electricity imports

Author:
Martin Rüdisüli; Elliot Romano; Sven Eggimann; Martin K. Patel
Source:
Energy policy 2022 v.162 pp. 112794
ISSN:
0301-4215
Subject:
electricity; electricity generation; energy policy; greenhouse gases; heat; pollution control; solar energy; water power; wind; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Decarbonizing the energy system by electrification of heat and transport is only effective when using low-carbon electricity sources. As many countries such as Switzerland rely on imported electricity to meet their demand, the greenhouse gas (GHG) content of electricity imports must be correctly accounted for. By assuming an average GHG content for each amount imported, impacts of electricity requ ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.enpol.2022.112794