Search for dissertations about: "environmental life-cycle inventory"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 swedish dissertations containing the words environmental life-cycle inventory.
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1. Advancing life cycle assessment of textile products to include textile chemicals. Inventory data and toxicity impact assessment
Abstract : Textile products are used by almost everybody throughout the world, fulfilling basic human needs such as keeping us warm and contributing to our social position. Every year the global textile industry delivers close to 100 million metric tonnes of new products to the market. READ MORE
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2. Environmental Life-cycle Assessment in Microelectronics Packaging
Abstract : An increased understanding of the application of environmental Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies in the microelectronics packaging area should help in developing environmentally sound product systems. The aim of the present thesis is to increase the knowledge of using LCA tools, methods and models, in application to current and new microelectronic products. READ MORE
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3. Life cycle assessment in the development of forest products : Contributions to improved methods and practices
Abstract : The prospect of reducing environmental impacts is a key driver for the research and development (R&D) of new forest products. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is often used for assessing the environmental impact of such products, e.g. for the purpose of guiding R&D. READ MORE
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4. Life Cycle Impacts of Road Infrastructure : Assessment of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions
Abstract : Road infrastructure is essential in the development of human society, but has both negative and positive impacts. Large amounts of money and natural resources are spent each year on its construction, operation and maintenance. Obviously, there is potentially significantenvironmental impact associated with these activities. READ MORE
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5. System Expansion and Allocation in Life Cycle Assessment With Implications for Wastepaper Management
Abstract : The choice of system boundaries and allocation methods can have decisive effects on the results and conclusions of a life cycle assessment (LCA). System expansion makes it possible to model the indirect effects of a decision; however, this modelling is often based on inaccurate assumptions. READ MORE