The global production and consumption of plastics, as well as their deposition in the
environment, are experiencing exponential growth. In addition, mismanaged plastic waste …

Human pressures have pushed the Earth system deep into the Anthropocene, threatening
its stability, resilience and functioning. The Planetary Boundaries (PB) framework emerged …

Internet access has reached 60% of the global population, with the average user spending
over 40% of their waking life on the Internet, yet the environmental implications remain …

The framework for circular analytical chemistry is presented alongside twelve goals and
corresponding actions to facilitate the transition to a resource-efficient, closed-loop, and …

Plastics are controversial due to their production from fossil fuels, emissions during
production and disposal, potential toxicity, and leakage to the environment. In light of these …

Uncertainties in greenhouse gas emissions estimates for petrochemical production have
lacked quantification globally, impacting emissions reporting and decarbonization …

Achieving carbon neutrality requires deployment of large-scale renewable energy
technologies like solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. Nevertheless, methods to ascertain the …

In this study, a comparative life cycle assessment of different heat pump technologies based
on multiple supply chain scenarios according to the UK market has been conducted. In …

Air conditioning (AC) has become the fastest-growing energy end-use in buildings
worldwide, and its adoption is expected to increase further due to various socioeconomic …

Water resource constraints pose significant challenges to sustainable development of
economy, environment, and human society. This study addresses the existing gap in …