Search for dissertations about: "life-cycle assessment"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 313 swedish dissertations containing the words life-cycle assessment.
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11. Life Cycle Assessment and Decision Making: Theories and Practices
Abstract : Life cycle assessment (LCA) has been in use to a varying extent since the late 1960s. The fact that LCA methodology needs further development is a frequently identified barrier to the further application of LCA. Consequently, the literature with suggestions for improving LCA methodology is extensive. READ MORE
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12. Energy efficient renovation in a life cycle perspective : A case study of a Swedish multifamily-building
Abstract : Energy use in the European Union is increasing. At the same time, it is estimated that by the year 2050 most of the EU population will be living in currently existing buildings. Some of these buildings are or will be in need of renovation, and they have identified a target to reduce overall energy use. READ MORE
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13. Towards inclusion of Biodiversity in Life Cycle Assessment
Abstract : Biodiversity- crucial for ecosystem health and its products and services – is being lost at an alarming rate. While it is clear that human consumption is the main driving force of the considerable losses, conversion of natural habitats for production is continuing and the subsequent intensification of those systems is likely to cause even further biodiversity decay. READ MORE
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14. 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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15. Premises for Linking Life Cycle Considerations with Marketing
Abstract : There is increased recognition in society about the urgency of taking life cycle considerations into account in industry, and a desire to let the market be a driving force in this process. Yet little is known about why companies engage in life cycle considerations and about the environmental interaction with the market. READ MORE