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Optimum operational lifespan of household appliances considering manufacturing and use stage improvements via life cycle assessment
(Elsevier, 2022-07)
To lessen the residential sector environmental burdens from the energy consumption of household appliances, notable efforts have been directed to replace existing energy-consuming appliances by new energy-efficient equipment. ...
Beyond ecodesign, internationalized markets enhance the global warming potential in the wood furniture sector
(Elsevier, 2022-12)
Circular Economy principles encourage the implementation of bio-based and renewable materials over non-renewable technical counterparts. Wood-based materials can effectively address finite resource depletion and the ...
3D printing to enable the reuse of marine plastic waste with reduced environmental impacts
(Wiley, 2022-12)
Over the years, our oceans have witnessed an enormous accumulation of marine plastic waste resulting from ocean-related economic activities. As plastic pollution adversely affects marine wildlife and habitat, our society ...
Ecodesign coupled with Life Cycle Assessment to reduce the environmental impacts of an industrial enzymatic cleaner
(Elsevier, 2022-01)
[EN] The application of life cycle assessment (LCA) through ecodesign strategies enables making informed choices on the sustainability of products and services. Accordingly, in this work we quantify the environmental impacts ...