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1 online resource (xx, 1216 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Part I. Introduction. About this book ; Main characteristics of LCA ; LCA history ; LCA applications ; LCA and sustainability -- Part II. Methodology. Introduction to LCA methodology ; Goal definition ; Scope definition ; Life cycle inventory analysis ; Life cycle impact assessment ; Uncertainty management and sensitivity analysis ; Life cycle interpretation ; Critical review ; Use of input-output analysis in LCA ; Life cycle costing: an introduction ; Social life cycle assessment: an introduction -- Part III. Applications. Introduction to Part III: application of LCA in practice ; Life cycle thinking and the use of LCA in policies around the world ; Globalisation and mainstreaming of LCA ; Organisational LCA ; Future-oriented LCA ; Life cycle management ; Ecodesign implementation and LCA ; Environmental labels and declarations ; Cradle to cradle and LCA ; LCA of energy systems ; LCA of electromobility ; LCA of buildings and the built environment ; LCA of food and agriculture ; LCA of biofuels and biomaterials ; LCA of chemicals and chemical products ; LCA of nanomaterials ; LCA of drinking water supply ; LCA of wastewater treatment ; LCA of solid waste management systems ; LCA of soil and groundwater remediation -- Part IV. LCA cookbook. LCA cookbook -- Part V. Annexes. Report template ; Illustrative case study: life cycle assessment of four window alternatives ; Overview of existing LCIA methods--Annex to Chapter 10 |
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Introduction -- Methodology -- Applications -- LCA Cookbook |
| Summary |
This book is a uniquely pedagogical while still comprehensive state-of-the-art description of LCA-methodology and its broad range of applications. The five parts of the book conveniently provide: I) the history and context of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with its central role as quantitative and scientifically-based tool supporting society's transitioning towards a sustainable economy; II) all there is to know about LCA methodology illustrated by a red-thread example which evolves as the reader advances; III) a wealth of information on a broad range of LCA applications with dedicated chapters on policy development, prospective LCA, life cycle management, waste, energy, construction and building, nanotechnology, agrifood, transport, and LCA-related concepts such as footprinting, ecolabelling, design for environment, and cradle to cradle. IV) A cookbook giving the reader recipes for all the concrete actions needed to perform an LCA. V) An appendix with an LCA report template, a full example LCA report serving as inspiration for students who write their first LCA report, and a more detailed overview of existing LCIA methods and their similarities and differences |
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Life cycle costing.
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Business.
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Industrial management -- Environmental aspects.
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Manufacturing industries.
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Machinery.
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Tools.
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Industrial engineering.
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Renewable energy sources.
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Clean energy industries.
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Sustainable development.
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Renewable Energy
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Commerce
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machinery.
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industrial engineering.
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sustainable development.
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business (commercial function)
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Sustainability.
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Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology.
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Business & the environment, 'Green' approaches to business.
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Welding.
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Tool making.
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Science -- Environmental Science.
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Science -- Energy.
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Business & Economics -- Development -- Sustainable Development.
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Technology & Engineering -- Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades.
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Technology & Engineering -- Manufacturing.
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Life cycle costing
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Business
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Clean energy industries
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Industrial engineering
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Industrial management -- Environmental aspects
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Machinery
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Manufacturing industries
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Renewable energy sources
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Sustainable development
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Tools
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Energiewirtschaft
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hauschild, Michael Z., editor
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Rosenbaum, Ralph K., editor
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Olsen, Stig Irving, editor
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| ISBN |
9783319564753 |
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3319564757 |
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9783319564760 |
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3319564765 |
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9783319859200 |
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331985920X |
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