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Meta-analysis of yield-emission trade-off in direct seeded vs. puddled transplanted rice: Towards a cleaner and sustainable production
IF 6.1
Cleaner Environmental Systems Pub Date : 2024-11-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100238
K. Srikanth Reddy , C.M. Parihar , P. Panneerselvam , Ayan Sarkar , Kiranmoy Patra , Sneha Bharadwaj , D.R. Sena , G. Sreeja Reddy , Alok Sinha , Rajkumar Dhakar , Virender Kumar , Hari Sankar Nayak
{"title":"Meta-analysis of yield-emission trade-off in direct seeded vs. puddled transplanted rice: Towards a cleaner and sustainable production","authors":"K. Srikanth Reddy ,&nbsp;C.M. Parihar ,&nbsp;P. Panneerselvam ,&nbsp;Ayan Sarkar ,&nbsp;Kiranmoy Patra ,&nbsp;Sneha Bharadwaj ,&nbsp;D.R. Sena ,&nbsp;G. Sreeja Reddy ,&nbsp;Alok Sinha ,&nbsp;Rajkumar Dhakar ,&nbsp;Virender Kumar ,&nbsp;Hari Sankar Nayak","doi":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100238","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100238","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Conventional rice production through puddled transplanted rice-PTR is tillage, water, energy, and capital intensive. Furthermore, it is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions. In this regard, Direct seeded rice-DSR can be a potential alternative to PTR for reducing GHGs emissions, while sustaining yields. However, depending upon agroclimatic situation, whether the effect of DSR on GHGs emission and yield are consistent or not, as compared to PTR need a comprehensive analysis. To bridge this knowledge gap, we performed a meta-analysis synthesizing 876 paired measurements from 54-peer-reviewed studies to understand how DSR impacts N<sub>2</sub>O and CH<sub>4</sub> emissions, global warming potential-GWP (heat-trapping potential of greenhouse gases compared to CO<sub>2</sub>), yield and C-footprint-CF<sub>P</sub> (environmental impact in CO<sub>2</sub> eq. due to concerned activity). Compared to PTR, DSR decreased CH<sub>4</sub> emissions by 70%, GWP by 37% and CF<sub>P</sub> by 34%, despite 85% increase in N<sub>2</sub>O emissions. However, this shift comes with 11% decrease in yield. To decipher the primary factors driving these outcomes, we conducted subgroup analyses by taking environmental conditions and management practices as predictors in a random effect model. Low to medium pH soils, zero tillage, puddled soil (wet DSR), conventional flooding, and high nitrogen rates (&gt;200 kg/ha) are found to be favorable for DSR with comparable yields but posing a discrepancy with environmental sustainability benefits. Therefore, further research to evaluate DSR across agro-ecologies, management practices are needed to optimize yields with lower GWP and CF<sub>P</sub>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34616,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Environmental Systems","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100238"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143093899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Comparative life cycle assessments of laboratory and Pilot-scale Mechanochemical processes for producing carbonated mineral products as cement substitutes 生产碳酸盐矿物产品作为水泥替代品的实验室和中试规模机械化学工艺的生命周期比较评估
IF 6.1
Cleaner Environmental Systems Pub Date : 2024-11-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100237
Mohamed Katish , Xinyuan Ke , Phil Renforth
{"title":"Comparative life cycle assessments of laboratory and Pilot-scale Mechanochemical processes for producing carbonated mineral products as cement substitutes","authors":"Mohamed Katish ,&nbsp;Xinyuan Ke ,&nbsp;Phil Renforth","doi":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100237","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100237","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The use of carbonated mineral products in cement production reduces carbon emissions and enhances durability. This study evaluated the environmental sustainability of using mineral carbonated biomass fly ash (BFA) as a partial cement replacement in European cement production. Laboratory-scale and simulated large-scale scenarios were analysed. Incorporating 20% mineral carbonated BFA showed potential for a 33% reduction in the annual Global Warming Potential (GWP) of cement products. Energy consumption factors, such as ball milling and mineral carbonation processes, were evaluated using a machine learning model and comminution flow sheet model simulations. The machine learning model predicted CO<sub>2</sub> absorption and energy requirements for mineral carbonation, showing greater efficiency in large-scale scenarios. Life cycle assessments consistently revealed GWP reductions for OPC-BFA mixtures, with additional emissions reductions when incorporating flow sheet modelling and machine learning data. However, the study's limitations include simplified CO<sub>2</sub> flue gas treatment, use of the mean EU electricity mix, exclusion of transportation impacts, and reliance on simulation data. Additionally, the cement mix exhibited reduced compressive strength. This study highlights the potential of mineral carbonated BFA to reduce cement production's environmental impact while emphasising the need for balanced optimisation between sustainability and material performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34616,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Environmental Systems","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100237"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142698177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Life cycle sustainability assessment of microbial oil from organic waste 从有机废物中提取微生物油的生命周期可持续性评估
IF 6.1
Cleaner Environmental Systems Pub Date : 2024-11-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100236
Santiago Abelleira , Pedro L. Cruz , Diego Iribarren
{"title":"Life cycle sustainability assessment of microbial oil from organic waste","authors":"Santiago Abelleira ,&nbsp;Pedro L. Cruz ,&nbsp;Diego Iribarren","doi":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100236","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100236","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Microbial oils (MOs) are lipids produced by oleaginous microorganisms, which constitute an alternative to vegetable and fossil-derived oils. They can be produced from organic waste by coupling acidogenic fermentation (AF) with oleaginous fermentation (OF). This study addresses a life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) of MO produced from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste. First, a system was modelled using simulation tools. This model combines AF for the production of volatile fatty acids from organic waste, OF for the production of lipid-rich yeasts, and MO extraction. LCSA results indicate the need for improvements in the disruption of yeasts and the overall efficiency of the system. Particularly, slightly acidified thermolysis turned out to involve excessively high steam requirements. An enhanced sustainability performance could be achieved by exploring alternative disruption methods or alternative sources of energy for the production of steam such as biogas from the valorisation of the sludges produced in the system.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34616,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Environmental Systems","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100236"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142655757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Techno-economic feasibility study of ammonia recovery from sewage sludge digestate in wastewater treatment plants 从污水处理厂污泥消化液中回收氨的技术经济可行性研究
IF 6.1
Cleaner Environmental Systems Pub Date : 2024-11-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100235
Mohammad Alrbai , Sameer Al-Dahidi , Bashar Shboul , Mosa Abusorra , Hassan Hayajneh
{"title":"Techno-economic feasibility study of ammonia recovery from sewage sludge digestate in wastewater treatment plants","authors":"Mohammad Alrbai ,&nbsp;Sameer Al-Dahidi ,&nbsp;Bashar Shboul ,&nbsp;Mosa Abusorra ,&nbsp;Hassan Hayajneh","doi":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100235","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100235","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wastewater treatment plants play a vital role in resource recovery, particularly through biogas production, a key renewable energy source. Beyond biogas, the digestate from anaerobic digestion is rich in nutrients like ammonia. This study explored the feasibility of recovering ammonia from sewage sludge digestate using air stripping. The process was modeled using Aspen Plus® software, utilizing real data from As-Samra WWTP in Jordan. Various operational parameters, such as digestate feed flow, air flow rate, temperature, and pressure, were analyzed to optimize ammonia recovery. The results showed that with a feed flow rate between 10,000 and 30,000 kg/hr, ammonia recovery reached 85%, with production exceeding 100 kg/hr, where the effect of the flow rate appears mostly at elevated feeding temperatures. Increased air flow rates significantly boosted recovery, achieving 90% efficiency at 60 °C with 50,000 kg/h as air flow. Flashing pressure peaked at 1.5 bar, with 85% efficiency at 95 °C, while higher pressures yielded diminishing returns, stabilizing production around 106 kg/hr. The NaOH feed rate also influenced output, rising from 100 kg/hr at a 50 kg/hr feed rate to 107 kg/hr at 750 kg/hr, with recovery efficiency exceeding 85%. The economic analysis showed that the project had a payback period of 6.07 years, reflecting a reasonable recovery of the initial investment. The net present value was 122,924 USD over 15 years, with 8% amortization rate, indicating that the project created value beyond the initial cost. The internal rate of return was 14.23%, surpassing the discount rate and highlighting the project's financial attractiveness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34616,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Environmental Systems","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100235"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142655756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Life focycle assessment of Brazilian bleached eucalyptus kraft pulp: Integrating bleaching processes and biogenic carbon impacts 巴西漂白桉树牛皮纸浆的生命周期评估:综合漂白过程和生物碳影响
IF 6.1
Cleaner Environmental Systems Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100234
Rhonald Ortega , Naycari Forfora , Isabel Urdaneta , Ivana Azuaje , Keren A. Vivas , Ramon E. Vera , Jorge Franco , Ryen Frazier , Camilla Abbati , Daniel Saloni , Hasan Jameel , Richard Venditti , Ronalds Gonzalez
{"title":"Life focycle assessment of Brazilian bleached eucalyptus kraft pulp: Integrating bleaching processes and biogenic carbon impacts","authors":"Rhonald Ortega ,&nbsp;Naycari Forfora ,&nbsp;Isabel Urdaneta ,&nbsp;Ivana Azuaje ,&nbsp;Keren A. Vivas ,&nbsp;Ramon E. Vera ,&nbsp;Jorge Franco ,&nbsp;Ryen Frazier ,&nbsp;Camilla Abbati ,&nbsp;Daniel Saloni ,&nbsp;Hasan Jameel ,&nbsp;Richard Venditti ,&nbsp;Ronalds Gonzalez","doi":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100234","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100234","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bleached eucalyptus kraft (BEK) pulp dominates global pulp production, yet the environmental impacts of its bleaching sequences in Brazil are not fully explored. Addressing this gap, we conducted a comparative life cycle assessment (LCA) of three bleaching sequences: conventional elemental chlorine-free (ECF), ECF with oxygen delignification, and ECF with oxygen delignification plus acid washing. We estimated the average global warming potential (GWP) for BEK delivered to the U.S. and examined how forest carbon cycle (FCC) elements, specifically biogenic GWP (GWPbio) and potential soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration, influence GWP outcomes. Results show that the ECF sequence with oxygen delignification and acid washing reduces GWP by 11% and outperforms conventional ECF in 10 out of 11 environmental impact categories. The average GWP for Brazilian BEK delivered to the U.S. is 576 kg CO₂-eq/ton. Sensitivity analyses demonstrate that adding GWPbio increases GWP by 18%, whereas accounting for potential SOC sequestration reduces it by 39%. These findings highlight the necessity of optimizing bleaching processes and developing a standardized BEK LCA model for comparing the environmental impact of different fibers. This work sets a precedent for integrating FCC elements into LCAs and underscores the potential of SOC sequestration in mitigating climate change impacts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34616,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Environmental Systems","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100234"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142655698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A novel integrated material flow cost accounting (MFCA)- IoT-lean management system approach to improving water use efficiency and reducing costs in the beverage industry 一种新颖的综合物料流成本会计(MFCA)--物联网精益管理系统方法,用于提高饮料行业的用水效率并降低成本
IF 6.1
Cleaner Environmental Systems Pub Date : 2024-10-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100232
Thanwarhat Sodkomkham , Chavalit Ratanatamskul , Achara Chandrachai
{"title":"A novel integrated material flow cost accounting (MFCA)- IoT-lean management system approach to improving water use efficiency and reducing costs in the beverage industry","authors":"Thanwarhat Sodkomkham ,&nbsp;Chavalit Ratanatamskul ,&nbsp;Achara Chandrachai","doi":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100232","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100232","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The purpose of this study is to present a novel approach of integrating Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA), Internet of Things (IoT) and lean management systems to improve water use efficiency and reduce costs in the beverage industry. The positive and negative product costs of water purification, syrup manufacture, concentrate mixing, and packing were analyzed. The MFCA analysis showed 78.5% positive and 21.5% negative product costs. The use of the Power BI application to display real-time positive and negative costs in each process, scenario modeling and simulation was able to promote water savings and cost reductions, as well as supporting factory team ideation for choosing one of three improvement plans: 1) RO flushing water recovery in water purification; 2) water conservation with automated pH correction at packaging warmer; or 3) wastewater treatment and reuse of the rejected RO brine. According to our two-scenario water conservation testing, an automation process could improve pH adjustment in the packaging process, while MFCA, IoT, and lean management systems could be applied to improve industrial water use efficiency, demonstrating the potential for sustainable water use. The beverage-industry case in the present study validated this approach, resulting in a 24.1% production rate increase and a 4.5% cost reduction of 71,010 THB savings per year.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34616,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Environmental Systems","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100232"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142527512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Eco-efficiency of coffee production and consumption in the UK at the product and sectoral levels 英国咖啡生产和消费在产品和行业层面的生态效益
IF 6.1
Cleaner Environmental Systems Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100231
Piya Gosalvitr , Rosa M. Cuéllar-Franca , Robin Smith , Adisa Azapagic
{"title":"Eco-efficiency of coffee production and consumption in the UK at the product and sectoral levels","authors":"Piya Gosalvitr ,&nbsp;Rosa M. Cuéllar-Franca ,&nbsp;Robin Smith ,&nbsp;Adisa Azapagic","doi":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100231","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100231","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Coffee is one of the most consumed products globally, and yet its eco-efficiency is still unknown. To address this knowledge gap, this paper examines for the first time the life cycle eco-efficiency of different coffee drinks to identify the most sustainable options and opportunities for improvements in the coffee industry. Nine types of coffee are considered: espresso, latte, cappuccino, Americano, drip-filter, coffee pods, spray-dried and freeze-dried instant, and instant coffee mix. Taking a cradle-to-grave approach, the following life stages are included: coffee cultivation, production and consumption, and end-of-life valorisation of spent coffee grounds. The methodology follows the eco-efficiency ISO 14045 standard to measure the environmental efficiency of a system relative to the economic value it generates. The eco-efficiency is estimated at both the product (one serving) and sectoral (annual consumption) levels based on life cycle assessment (LCA), life cycle costing (LCC) and economic value added (VA). The results show that latte has the highest environmental impacts and LCC but it also has the highest VA at both the product and sectoral levels. Spray-dried instant coffee, on the other hand, has the lowest impacts but also the lowest VA, which makes it the least eco-efficient option. Espresso emerges as the most eco-efficient drink because it has moderate environmental impacts and high VA. Latte and coffee pods are the second most eco-efficient drinks, followed by cappuccino, Americano, and instant coffee mix. Valorising spent coffee grounds could reduce the environmental impacts, LCC and increase the VA at the sectoral level. For example, the climate change impact would be reduced by 80.5–132.1 kt CO<sub>2</sub> eq./yr and primary energy demand by 0.9–2.3 PJ/yr while also increasing the VA by £50.2–95 M/yr. When compared to some other food sectors, coffee is 6.4 times more eco-efficient than cheddar cheese and 5.4 times than ice cream and biscuits, respectively. The findings of this study can be used to guide businesses, consumers and policy makers in identifying more eco-efficient coffee products and improving the environmental and economic sustainability of the coffee industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34616,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Environmental Systems","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100231"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142427818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Climate policy uncertainty and environmental degradation: Does democracy moderate this relationship? 气候政策的不确定性与环境退化:民主会缓和这种关系吗?
IF 6.1
Cleaner Environmental Systems Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100230
Antonios Persakis, Ioannis Tsakalos, Vasileios Gkonis, Michail Nerantzidis
{"title":"Climate policy uncertainty and environmental degradation: Does democracy moderate this relationship?","authors":"Antonios Persakis,&nbsp;Ioannis Tsakalos,&nbsp;Vasileios Gkonis,&nbsp;Michail Nerantzidis","doi":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100230","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100230","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the impact of climate policy uncertainty on environmental degradation and examines the moderating role of democracy in this relationship. Utilizing annual data from 126 economies spanning the years 1996–2021, and employing dynamic least squares and fully modified ordinary least squares models, the analysis reveals a significant negative relationship between climate policy uncertainty and environmental degradation. The findings indicate that higher uncertainty in climate policies is associated with reduced environmental degradation, suggesting that uncertainty in climate policies can drive cautious and ecologically conscious behaviors. Additionally, the study finds that democracy amplifies this negative relationship, implying that democratic environments enhance the effectiveness of climate policies in reducing environmental degradation which is attributed to greater transparency, accountability, public participation, and policy stability inherent in democratic systems. The study offers valuable practical implications for policymakers by highlighting how political and economic systems can influence environmental outcomes amid climate change.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34616,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Environmental Systems","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100230"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142359418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Integrated approach of waste analysis and life cycle assessment for the management of non-recyclable plastics in recycling shops 采用废物分析和生命周期评估的综合方法管理回收商店中的不可回收塑料
IF 6.1
Cleaner Environmental Systems Pub Date : 2024-09-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100229
Jobaer Ahmed Saju , Quazi Hamidul Bari , Philipp Lorber , Islam M. Rafizul , Eckhard Kraft
{"title":"Integrated approach of waste analysis and life cycle assessment for the management of non-recyclable plastics in recycling shops","authors":"Jobaer Ahmed Saju ,&nbsp;Quazi Hamidul Bari ,&nbsp;Philipp Lorber ,&nbsp;Islam M. Rafizul ,&nbsp;Eckhard Kraft","doi":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100229","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100229","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The unbound usage of plastic products in modern society has brought convenience and poses significant environmental challenges. Recycling Shops (RS) are vital in mitigating plastic waste problems in urban waste management. During the recycling process, RS generates non-recyclable plastics that demand scientific solutions for its management. This study conducted material flow analysis (MFA) to estimate the yearly recycled plastic waste in the RSs of Khulna City. Subsequently, a life cycle assessment (LCA) was performed to explore the suitable management facilities for non-recyclable plastics. The results highlighted the contribution of the informal plastic recycling sector to the city's waste management system by recycling 6324 tons of plastic waste per year. Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) were the most abundant polymers among the recycling plastics in RS. The LCA results revealed that among the five considered cases, Open Burning showed the maximum impact on the environment while Sanitary Landfill exhibited the lowest environmental impact across eighteen impact categories. The sanitary landfilling of non-recyclable plastics was identified as an environmentally friendly approach for managing non-recyclable plastics. This study addressed the urgency for appropriately managing non-recyclable plastics to protect the human and environment from plastic pollution in Bangladesh including recommendations for improving current practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34616,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Environmental Systems","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100229"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666789424000679/pdfft?md5=6291efecd651f8c2121b4111f2729b78&pid=1-s2.0-S2666789424000679-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142316180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Implementation and improvement of Integrated Management Systems: recommendations for their adaptation to the ISO High-Level structure 综合管理系统的实施和改进:根据国际标准化组织(ISO)高层结构对其进行调整的建议
IF 6.1
Cleaner Environmental Systems Pub Date : 2024-09-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100227
Fernanda Ellen Francisco , Ana Carolina Ferreira Costa , Paulo Alexandre Costa Araújo Sampaio , Pedro Domingues , Otávio José de Oliveira
{"title":"Implementation and improvement of Integrated Management Systems: recommendations for their adaptation to the ISO High-Level structure","authors":"Fernanda Ellen Francisco ,&nbsp;Ana Carolina Ferreira Costa ,&nbsp;Paulo Alexandre Costa Araújo Sampaio ,&nbsp;Pedro Domingues ,&nbsp;Otávio José de Oliveira","doi":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100227","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cesys.2024.100227","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the face of the high competitiveness in the marketplace, many companies have sought ways to differentiate themselves from others by improving the quality of their products and services, reducing the environmental impact, and ensuring employee safety. In this context, many companies implemented some management systems such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management) to improve their performance. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) created in 2012 a high-level structure (Annex SL) that serves as the basis for the development and integration of these Certifiable Management systems (CMSs), making them more compatible and effective. However, many companies do not have sufficient expertise about the latest versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and about the publication of ISO 45001 based on the structure proposed by Annex SL, bringing difficulties for their Integrated Management Systems (IMS). The objective of this work is to propose recommendations that direct companies to adapt their IMSs to the modifications arising from Annex SL. To develop this study, four case studies were made in Brazilian industrial companies with the following data collection instruments (semi-structured interviews, on-site observation, and document analysis). Our case studies were carried out in large companies because these types of organizations generally have more than two management systems implemented, and our article focuses on systems integration. In addition, these companies develop several interesting solutions that can serve as benchmarking for small and medium-sized companies. With this study it was possible to develop guidelines related to greater emphasis on the analysis of the organizational context; the importance of promoting a culture of integration; the need for leadership responsible for the integration of CMSs, etc. The main scientific contribution of this work was to deepen and update the theory about certifiable management systems and IMS according to the results obtained from empirical studies. The main applied contribution of this study is to generate a competitive advantage for the company over its competitors by providing leaders with management solutions that make it possible to implement or improve IMS based on the modifications resulting from Annex SL.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34616,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner Environmental Systems","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100227"},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666789424000655/pdfft?md5=f1d9a9d729e564fe3083840b37001673&pid=1-s2.0-S2666789424000655-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142272222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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