Showing papers in "Journal of Cleaner Production in 1999"

TL;DR: In this article, a multi-objective optimisation in LCA is introduced as a tool for identifying and evaluating the best possible options for environmental management of the product system. But, since system improvements cannot be carried out on the basis of environmental LCA only, it is also shown that the compromise between environmental and economic performance can be found on the non-inferior surface.

TL;DR: It is argued in this paper that allocation is an artifact of applying LCA to individual products rather than to the whole productive system, so a new “marginal allocation” approach is proposed, based on whole system modelling.

TL;DR: In this article, the sustainable development of society, its economy and in particular with the future industry-environment partnership is discussed, where the authors interpret sustainable development as an evolutionary step taken by society and its economy.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present guidelines for the selection of essential environmental end-effect aspects and sub-categories for the two former types of indicators, namely product life cycle performance, environmental performance of manufacturing operations and environmental condition.

TL;DR: In this paper, an overview of the significance of different methodological problems in assessing wood-fibre life cycle is presented, and various solutions and recommendations are presented. But the starting point in an efficient and accurate assessment is the decision at hand, rather than the life cycle of the product investigated.

TL;DR: A wide variety of instruments for environmental improvement of buildings can be found in this paper, including scoring instruments, guidance instruments, and life cycle analysis (LCA) instruments, with a focus on indoor environment, siting and user behaviour.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors summarized results from six case studies in sustainable product development, based on a method developed in the Nordic Project for Environmentally Sound Product Development, and proposed options for improvement would increase purchase cost in as many cases as it was reduced, whereas life cycle cost for the user of the product was mainly influenced positively.

TL;DR: Aresta et al. as discussed by the authors presented the application of the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) procedure to the synthesis of dimethylcarbonate (DMC) is presented.

TL;DR: In this paper, a general methodology for the life cycle analysis of manufacturing processes taking into account the flexibility and decision-making potential of knowledge base systems is described, where emphasis is placed on on-site waste minimisation and associated sustainability characteristics in relation to environmental impact assessment and process improvement.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors focus on pollution prevention by SMEs and on the ways in which local authorities can become a strategic partner in this process, and the specific barriers local authorities encounter in the process are identified and analyzed.

TL;DR: In this paper, the environmental consequences of implementing Uppsala's waste management plan have been analyzed using ORWARE, a computerized static substance flow model based on life cycle assessment methodology.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors applied the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method to enantioselective reductions frequently used in synthetic chemistry and found that the environmental impacts as quantified by the method EcoIndicator 95 of biotechnology and metal catalysis are in the same order of magnitude.

TL;DR: When carrying out an LCA for a single agricultural product one should be aware of the fact that arable crops are usually grown in a crop rotation system, and to identify all activities that may be meant to benefit more than one crop.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored the sustainability of Swedish domestic agriculture using the production of tomatoes in greenhouses as a case study and developed a model for evaluation of sustainability using the concepts and theories of emergy analysis.

TL;DR: In this paper, statistically designed experiments were conducted to determine the machining conditions that have the most significant effect on PM10 and PM2.5 mass concentration levels of cutting fluid mist during a turning operation.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the need for including sustainability in professional practices and education and, using engineering as an example, discuss how the University of Auckland is undertaking this task.

TL;DR: The Cleaner Production (CP) approach has brought gains to large energy intensive industries, which have the capital, technical know-how and the organisational capacity for implementing new and innovative techniques.

TL;DR: Product-oriented Environmental Management Systems (P-EMS) are a logical extension of current, often primarily process-of facility-oriented environmental management systems as discussed by the authors, which enable producers to make environmentally responsible decisions on product development and product strategies, in collaboration with suppliers and customers.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present different techniques by which the waste minimization can be achieved with examples, and highlight the efforts made in three different types of industries, namely paper and pulp, tapioca starch and palm oil.

TL;DR: In this paper, a case study in the Dutch anodising industry shows that in this sector, the competitive nature of the anodizing supplier industries and the dependence on customers are major barriers to the uptake of cleaner technologies, which financial help or emission regulations are unlikely to overcome.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors evaluate the extent to which self-regulation and regulation have sought to promote cleaner production and conclude that neither approach has successful challenged industry to seek cleaner production options.

TL;DR: Two types of fermented organic waste were successfully used as a sole carbon source to produce poly-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate (PHBV) by Ralstonia eutrophus via oxygen limitation, and the process obtained compares well with the commercial production process of PHBV based on glucose.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors studied how 7 large international companies are applying life cycle methodology to their products and found that the use of LCA methodology was not internalised but rather at the starting stage.

TL;DR: A Corporate Synergy System (CSS) is a management mechanism through which a group of manufacturing companies work together to achieve certain production or management goals as mentioned in this paper, which is the key mechanism for promoting cleaner production (CP) in small and medium enterprises.

TL;DR: In this paper, the take-back and recycling costs of discarded television sets can be brought down substantially by a combination of design improvements, technology improvements and by achieving economy of scale in the processing.

TL;DR: Shared savings as mentioned in this paper is an innovative alternative to traditional chemical supply relationships, which has proved effective in reducing both waste and the overall costs of chemical use, harnessing the resources of the supplier to ensure and improve chemical performance.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine some of the reasons for this lack of implementation and propose some solutions, and examine ways to change their focus from recycling to reduction and must begin to target manufacturers as well as consumers with this message.

TL;DR: In this paper, the potential of small-scale dams in the Bedthi and Aghnashini river basins in the Western Ghats of Karnataka is discussed.

TL;DR: The 33/50 Program as discussed by the authors has been widely recognized as a success in establishing government-industry partnerships, reducing pollution, and fostering the development of creative pollution reduction techniques within industry.

TL;DR: In this paper, a high rate floating medium filter led to 68% removal of suspended solids at 20m 3 /m 2.h and with a depth of 1.2 m. The removal efficiency increased when flocculant was added.