Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fatin Samara, Sahar Ibrahim, Mohammed Ekrima Yousuf, Rose Armour
Summary: The American University of Sharjah has reduced energy consumption on its campus by establishing an Office of Sustainability and using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. This paper provides a framework for calculating the carbon footprint on university campuses and offers recommendations for reducing carbon emissions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manuel Varon-Hoyos, Jose Osorio-Tejada, Tito Morales-Pinzon
Summary: Over the past 50 years, higher education institutions worldwide have been progressively implementing sustainability policies with a focus on improving environmental indicators and institutional image. This trend is also evident in Colombia, both within private and public institutions. Climate Change, particularly in relation to organizational Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventories, has become a key area of interest for these entities.
Review
Oncology
Katie E. Lichter, Kiley Charbonneau, Ali Sabbagh, Alon Witztum, Rob Chuter, Chirjiv Anand, Cassandra L. Thiel, Osama Mohamad
Summary: The concurrent increases in global cancer burden and the climate crisis pose an unprecedented threat to public health and human well-being. This critical review explains and applies the use of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology in the field of radiation oncology to quantify the environmental impact of radiation therapy care practices. The LCA framework and methodology are described, along with the importance of sensitivity analysis and interpretation of results.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Ahmad Rashedi, Taslima Khanam, Byongug Jeong, Majid Hussain
Summary: Tidal energy is a reliable, stable, and abundant source of renewable energy, but different tidal energy devices have various environmental impacts. By evaluating the environmental impacts of these technologies throughout their life cycles, a life cycle assessment study was conducted on the 1 MW Deepgen tidal turbine, revealing that steel, copper, and glass fibre reinforced plastic have the highest contributions to environmental impacts.
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Eva Sayone Cohen, Lisanne H. J. A. Kouwenberg, Kate S. Moody, Nicolaas H. Sperna H. Weiland, Dionne Sofia Kringos, Anne Timmermans, Wouter J. K. Hehenkamp
Summary: This review aims to identify the environmental impact of services, procedures, and products within obstetric and gynaecological care, and to assess the magnitude of this impact. The findings suggest that replacing disposable materials with reusable ones and reducing the content of surgical custom packs are the most effective mitigation strategies.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lidia Piccerillo, Francesco Misiti, Simone Digennaro
Summary: There has been an increase in attention towards sustainability in organizing mega-sport events, but less attention has been given to small-sport events. This study provides a qualitative-quantitative assessment of the sustainability of a university sporting event held at the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio in 2022. The results indicate a carbon footprint of 40,551 kg of CO2e, with transport and accommodations being the main contributors.
Article
Telecommunications
Varun Kohli, Sombuddha Chakravarty, Vinay Chamola, Kuldip Singh Sangwan, Sherali Zeadally
Summary: There is an urgent need to control global warming caused by humans to achieve a sustainable future. The increased popularity of cryptocurrencies has led to a rise in greenhouse gas emissions and high energy consumption. This review compares the energy consumption and carbon footprints of cryptocurrencies with countries and centralized transaction methods, and proposes solutions to reduce their environmental impact. Case studies on cryptocurrency networks, namely Ethereum 2.0 and Pi Network, are presented to discuss their potential in addressing the identified challenges.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS
(2023)
Article
Business
Sara Perotti, Lorenzo Bruno Prataviera, Marco Melacini
Summary: This study proposes a structured model for assessing the environmental impact of logistics facilities. It quantifies both consumptions and greenhouse gas emissions by combining multiple methods. The study provides a replicable methodology that divides consumptions and emissions by warehouses' functional areas, and offers a set of Environmental Performance Indicators to evaluate and compare the environmental performance of warehouses.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lu Sun, Max Frasier Kaufman, Emerson Allen Sirk, Siddarth Durga, Natalie M. Mahowald, Fengqi You
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive GHG emissions inventory for Cornell University campus, examines the emissions from the procurement system, and analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on campus emissions. The results reveal a reduction in GHG emissions during the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guillermo Filippone, Rocio Sancho, Sebastian Labella
Summary: ESNE evaluated its 2018/19 carbon footprint using the CarbonFeel methodology and found that by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources, GHG emissions could be reduced by 28% to 40%.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cinzia Franchini, Carole Bartolotto, Francesca Scazzina, Catherine L. Carpenter, Wendelin Slusser
Summary: Creating a decision-making environment that promotes sustainable food choices is important. This study found that changing the order of menu ingredients based on carbon footprint values influenced students' choices, with low-carbon options being more likely to be selected.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Josemi G. Penalver, Alejandra Armijos, Beatriz Soret, Maite M. Aldaya
Summary: Over 1.3 billion tonnes of food are wasted globally each year, leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions. The Food Bank of Navarra plays a crucial role in reducing this waste and associated emissions. Without the actions of the food bank, a much higher amount of CO2 would have been released. The findings highlight the importance of integrating food banks into climate change policies.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Clara Lenk, Rosalie Arendt, Vanessa Bach, Matthias Finkbeiner
Summary: Cities are responsible for 70% of carbon emissions and play a crucial role in driving climate change. Different methods of calculating carbon footprints, such as territorial-based and consumption-based approaches, can result in varying emissions per capita in different urban districts.
Article
Business
Karen Page Winterich, Rebecca Walker Reczek, Tamar Makov
Summary: This research identifies significant knowledge gaps between consumers and experts regarding which consumer actions are most effective in mitigating climate change. Consumers lack knowledge on greenhouse gas emissions associated with consumption mainly due to carbon emissions labeling, awareness of indirect versus direct emissions, and orders of magnitude differences in carbon intensity across behaviors. This lack of knowledge and cognitive biases lead consumers to ineffective climate actions.
JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF MARKETING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cristina Cambeses Franco, Ricardo Rebolledo-Leiva, Sara Gonzalez-Garcia, Gumersindo Feijoo, Maria Teresa Moreira
Summary: The study found a correlation between the dietary environmental impacts and food insecurity of different socioeconomic subgroups in Chile, noting that higher income groups had higher environmental burdens and higher carbon and water footprints. Although current diets in Chile do not meet nutritional recommendations, diet quality increases with socioeconomic status.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Giuseppe Crescenzo, Celine Villa, Roland Bremond, Valeria Vignali, Claudio Lantieri, Andrea Simone
Summary: Road markings visibility is assessed using the visibility level (VL), and several models have been developed to calculate visibility distance on the road by estimating the diameter of an 'equivalent' disc.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS-TRANSPORT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Claudio Lantieri, Marco Costa, Valeria Vignali, Ennia Mariapaola Acerra, Pierclaudio Marchetti, Andrea Simone
Summary: The study found that flashing in-curb LED strips and beacons significantly increased yielding compliance and the distance at which pedestrians were detected by drivers when approaching a crosswalk at night.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Giulio Dondi, Francesco Mazzotta, Claudio Lantieri, Federico Cuppi, Valeria Vignali, Celestino Sangiovanni
Summary: The use of CDM can be a suitable solution for the construction or rehabilitation of road pavements, helping to minimize waste production. Steel slag as aggregate in bituminous mixes has shown stability and increased stiffness in laboratory performance tests.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Navid Ghasemi, Ennia Mariapaola Acerra, Claudio Lantieri, Andrea Simone, Federico Rupi, Valeria Vignali
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of mid-block bicycle crossing elements through real road experiments, analyzing drivers' behavior. The results show that red colored pavement improves visibility of the crossing zone, while the overhead bicycle crossing sign restricts drivers' visual field.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Francesco Censorii, Luca Cotignoli, Valeria Vignali, Alberto Bartoli
Summary: In this study, the Envision framework is used to evaluate the sustainability and resilience of road projects in Italy. The authors have upgraded the framework to comply with the Italian regulatory framework for road infrastructures. The evaluation considers not only pavement analysis but also the complete project process.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Margherita Pazzini, Leonardo Cameli, Claudio Lantieri, Valeria Vignali, Giulio Dondi, Thomas Jonsson
Summary: The negative effects of widespread car use, such as congestion, pollution, noise, and accidents, are impacting cities globally. Shared electric scooters and bicycles have the potential to promote sustainable transportation, but some local governments have not yet integrated them into their transportation systems. Unclear legislation makes it difficult to determine whether electric scooters should be classified as bicycles or vehicles. Additionally, predicting their impact on road traffic and interactions with pedestrians and cyclists is challenging. This study analyzed the speed and behavior of electric scooter drivers in Trondheim, Norway, to inform policies for their safe integration into cities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rachele Corticelli, Margherita Pazzini, Cecilia Mazzoli, Claudio Lantieri, Annarita Ferrante, Valeria Vignali
Summary: This study focuses on the Rimini Canal Port as a case study to address the increasing need for reducing emissions and environmental impact in urban areas. Through a historical-documental and urban regulations analysis, the main issues and potentials were identified and evaluated using a SWOT analysis. The involvement of stakeholders enabled a successful participatory co-design process, leading to the resolution of critical issues and the improvement of cycle/pedestrian paths and the flooding docks in the Canal Port area. The findings highlight the significant impact of soft mobility on urban regeneration projects.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Roberto Battistini, Alessandro Nalin, Andrea Simone, Claudio Lantieri, Valeria Vignali
Summary: Studying the attitudes and behaviors of university student cyclists can help improve urban cycling. This study used a comprehensive methodology including direct observation, GPS detection, GIS processing, and qualitative survey to evaluate the cycling habits of over 300 students from the University of Bologna. The findings provide insights into their cycling preferences and mobility patterns.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ennia Mariapaola Acerra, Gian Franco Daniel Busquet, Marco Parente, Margherita Marinelli, Valeria Vignali, Andrea Simone
Summary: The study demonstrates that the I-BIM approach is a powerful tool for optimizing and validating infrastructure design, allowing users to visualize how the infrastructure integrates into the real 3D environmental context.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rachid Belaroussi, Margherita Pazzini, Israa Issa, Corinne Dionisio, Claudio Lantieri, Elena Diaz Gonzalez, Valeria Vignali, Sonia Adele
Summary: By engaging users early in the design process, the design of infrastructure for sustainable mobility can be improved. The study presents data collected from a virtual reality application evaluating user perception in an urban redevelopment context. The ratings of the article: 8 out of 10.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ennia Mariapaola Acerra, Murad Shoman, Hocine Imine, Claudia Brasile, Claudio Lantieri, Valeria Vignali
Summary: Cyclist safety is crucial due to the increasing use of bicycles as a means of transportation. This study highlights the critical points of infrastructure and interactions with different road users through visual tracking and a bicycle simulator. A comparison between real tests and simulations reveals objective differences in behavior and a low workload perception by cyclists.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Margherita Pazzini, Leonardo Cameli, Claudio Lantieri, Valeria Vignali, Daniele Mingozzi, Giuseppe Crescenzo
Summary: BIM has greatly improved the design process and is now being applied to road infrastructure construction. The I-BIM methodology helps designers consider all aspects of the project, including sustainability, during construction and execution.
