Review of LCA studies of solid waste management systems–Part I: Lessons learned and perspectives
The continuously increasing solid waste generation worldwide calls for management
strategies that integrate concerns for environmental sustainability. By quantifying …
strategies that integrate concerns for environmental sustainability. By quantifying …
Critical review on life cycle assessment of conventional and innovative waste-to-energy technologies
In this study 315 peer-reviewed studies on environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) of
waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies were critically analysed. The technologies considered …
waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies were critically analysed. The technologies considered …
[HTML][HTML] Biodegradable, hygienic, and compostable tableware from hybrid sugarcane and bamboo fibers as plastic alternative
In this study, we developed a pathway to valorize sugarcane bagasse left from sugar
production to food-related end products through pulp molding, which represents a …
production to food-related end products through pulp molding, which represents a …
Sustainable valorization of waste and by-products from sugarcane processing
Sugarcane is a lignocellulosic crop and the juice extracted from its stalks provides the raw
material for 86% of sugar production. Globally, sugarcane processing to obtain sugar and/or …
material for 86% of sugar production. Globally, sugarcane processing to obtain sugar and/or …
Life cycle assessment of microalgae-derived biodiesel
T Bradley, MA Rajaeifar, A Kenny, C Hainsworth… - … International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Microalgae-derived biofuels are considered a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.
Nevertheless, as with all biofuels, there is still uncertainty around their sustainability. Most …
Nevertheless, as with all biofuels, there is still uncertainty around their sustainability. Most …
Applying life cycle assessment to support environmentally sustainable waste management strategies in Brazil
LMG Coelho, LC Lange - Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper aims to investigate sustainable waste management solutions for the city of Rio de
Janeiro in Brazil, based on a life cycle approach. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was …
Janeiro in Brazil, based on a life cycle approach. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of sugarcane industry: Suitability for production, consumption, and utilization
O Sahu - Annals of Agrarian Science, 2018 - Elsevier
Sugar is one of the oldest commodities in the world. It can be produced from sugarcane,
sugar beet or other crops having sugar content. Wide applications of sugar make massive …
sugar beet or other crops having sugar content. Wide applications of sugar make massive …
A critical review of the life cycle assessment studies on solid waste management in Asian countries
Life cycle assessment (LCA) technique has been used extensively to evaluate the
environmental performance of various municipal solid waste management (MSWM) …
environmental performance of various municipal solid waste management (MSWM) …
Life cycle assessment of sugar industry: A review
MK Chauhan, S Chaudhary, S Kumar - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2011 - Elsevier
Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a very important tool for the analysis of a process/system
from its cradle to grave. This technique is very useful in the estimation of energy usage and …
from its cradle to grave. This technique is very useful in the estimation of energy usage and …
[HTML][HTML] Key issues in estimating energy and greenhouse gas savings of biofuels: challenges and perspectives
The increasing demand for biofuels has encouraged the researchers and policy makers
worldwide to find sustainable biofuel production systems in accordance with the regional …
worldwide to find sustainable biofuel production systems in accordance with the regional …