Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
E. Hallstrom, J. Davis, N. Hakansson, S. Ahlgren, A. Akesson, A. Wolk, U. Sonesson
Summary: The environmental impact of Swedish diets exceeds planetary boundaries, with animal-based foods contributing more to greenhouse gas emissions, cropland use, and nitrogen and phosphorus application, while plant-based and discretionary foods contribute more to consumptive water use and extinction rate. Reducing consumption of red meat, dairy, fresh fruit, and coffee can help reduce environmental impact.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Emma Johnson, Andrius Plepys
Summary: The research aimed to quantify the environmental impacts of rental formal dresses in a life-cycle assessment in a case study in Stockholm, Sweden, in order to understand if rental clothing business models such as PSSs have the environmental benefits often purported. The study found that user engagement with clothing PSSs impacts the potential environmental savings that a PSS can have.
Article
Polymer Science
Viktoria Mannheim
Summary: This paper assesses the environmental impacts of polypropylene and PP-PE-PET mixed-plastic products in the production stage using a life cycle assessment method, comparing the effects of different production methods on resource use and emissions. The research results can be used to develop more environmentally friendly injection-molding processes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xianyu Zhang, LuCheng Chen, GuoJun Sheng, XiaoPing Lu, Xinguo Ming
Summary: This paper studies the innovation service system for Customer-product Interaction Life Cycle (CILC) in Smart Product Service System (SPSS) under the new model of mass personalization. Firstly, a comprehension service system for CILC in SPSS is proposed to provide the framework and decision-making for enterprises. Secondly, a personalized service recommendation for CILC in SPSS based on improved collaborative filtering algorithm is proposed to expand and enhance the service resources for enterprises. Thirdly, a calculation example of personalized service recommendation for CILC in SPSS is given. The research of this paper extends and complements the theory of SPSS, and provides a reference for enterprises to plan, set, select, carry out, and maintain service items for CILC in SPSS.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Akos Cseke, Merryn Haines-Gadd, Paul Mativenga, Fiona Charnley, Bradley Thomas, Justin Perry
Summary: Products using self-healing materials have the potential to extend product lifespan, reduce waste, and enhance product safety. The study found that avoided production due to increased service of the product has the greatest impact, followed by electricity requirements and 3D printing efficiency. Water consumption in raw material manufacturing of PLA and PU should be targeted for reducing water footprint research.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Olivier Guyon, Dominique Millet, Julien Garcia, Manuele Margni, Sophie Richet, Nicolas Tchertchian
Summary: This paper evaluates the environmental impacts of a free-floating electric car sharing system using the life cycle assessment method and identifies eight parameters that influence these impacts. Results show that the electricity mix has a major influence on global warming potential and photochemical oxidation potential indicators, while the vehicle model used in the service is the most influential parameter for abiotic resource depletion potential indicator. The study also demonstrates that the methodological choices heavily influence the results.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Enoku Sai, Ryu Koide, Shinsuke Murakami
Summary: Product service systems (PSS) are gaining attention for their potential in achieving a circular economy, yet there is a lack of effective evaluation methods. This study combines life cycle assessment (LCA) and a consumer survey to quantify the environmental consequences of PSS, using the example of digital camera rental services in Japan. Results showed that the rental scenario increased greenhouse gas emissions but also reduced abiotic depletion potential compared to conventional purchase. The study highlights the importance of carefully designing PSS to mitigate unintended consequences.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dario Pedolin, Pierrick Jan, Andreas Roesch, Johan Six, Thomas Nemecek
Summary: This study assessed 239 farm year observations of Swiss farms to analyze the relationship between environmental and economic performance and correlations between product groups. There were no trade-offs between environmental efficiency and economic performance, and synergies were found in some product groups. Organic farming systems performed better in terms of both environmental and economic efficiency. However, the mountain region had lower environmental performance and productivity.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Federico Froldi, Lucrezia Lamastra, Marco Trevisan, Denise Mambretti, Maurizio Moschini
Summary: A Life Cycle Assessment was conducted on 55 dairy farms in Northern Italy to investigate the environmental impact of milk production based on dairy farming performance. The study found that high-performing herds had lower environmental impacts, particularly in climate change, photochemical ozone formation, and eutrophication. Feeds and bedding materials were the two categories with the greatest impact values. Enteric fermentation and manure handling significantly contributed to greenhouse gas emissions, while particulate matter formation and barn management were related to other environmental impacts.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Federico Froldi, Lucrezia Lamastra, Marco Trevisan, Denise Mambretti, Maurizio Moschini
Summary: A Life Cycle Assessment conducted on 55 dairy farms in Northern Italy revealed that high-performing herds had lower environmental impact indicators due to the significant contribution of enteric fermentation and manure handling. Off-farm and on-farm feeds categories were identified to have the highest share of impact indicator values, highlighting the importance of further attention and optimization.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Matthias Koesling, Nina P. Kvadsheim, Jon Halfdanarson, Jan Emblemsvag, Celine Rebours
Summary: This study investigated the environmental performance and possible improvements in seaweed protein production, revealing that seaweed protein has a global warming potential four times higher than soy protein from Brazil. Two optimal scenarios demonstrated lower environmental impacts for seaweed protein compared to soy protein.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Guo, Yuan Yao, Hailong Zhao, Cheng Chi, Fuhua Zeng, Fang Qian, Zhigang Liu, Lijiang Huo, Yanna Lv
Summary: The study focuses on the life cycle assessment of PLA bottles, comparing the environmental impacts of different filler types on PLA bottles. The results indicate that PLA bottles with calcium carbonate filler have lower environmental impacts in most categories and the lowest integrated impact index. PLA particles and electricity contribute the most to energy conservation and emission reduction in PLA/CaCO3 bottles.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Xianyu Zhang, Xinguo Ming
Summary: With the improvement of living standards and the rapid development of the Internet, customers are increasingly pursuing personalized smart products and services. However, there is a gap in the research on integrating the customer-product interaction life cycle. This study constructs an innovative service model and analyzes the service impact factors and countermeasures, providing decision-making support for enterprises.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING INFORMATICS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Isabel Correa Nunes, Eloiza Kohlbeck, Fernanda Hansch Beuren, Alexandre Borges Fagundes, Delcio Pereira
Summary: Market competition driven by planned obsolescence of electronic products leads to increased waste generation. Product-Service Systems serve as a sustainable business alternative, and the study integrates environmental management models and techniques, including Life Cycle Analysis. The research conducted an analysis using SIMAPRO(R) software on discarded cell phone LCD screens, revealing the environmental and social impacts of incineration processes.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Karoline Wowra, Esther Hegel, Andreas Scharf, Alexander Gruenberger, Katrin Rosenthal
Summary: The use of bioprocesses in industrial production offers resource- and energy-efficient processes with renewable, nonfossil feedstocks. However, the environmental benefits of early-stage bioprocess development need to be demonstrated using standardized methods such as life cycle assessment (LCA). This article discusses selected LCA studies of early-stage bioprocesses, highlighting their potential and contribution to estimating environmental impacts and decision support. Recommendations are provided for addressing challenges in conducting LCAs of early-stage bioprocesses and opportunities are identified for future applicability, such as establishing dedicated bioprocess databases for the use of LCAs as standard tools among bioprocess engineers.
TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Edgar Towa, Vanessa Zeller, Stefano Merciai, Jannick Schmidt, Wouter M. J. Achten
Summary: Environmental input-output analyses are useful decision support tools at the subnational level, but are hindered by the lack of subnational IO tables. This study demonstrates the development of a multiregional hybrid IOT at the subnational level and exemplifies it for Belgium. The proposed approach combines national hybrid tables, subnational monetary tables, and physical survey-based data, and provides methodological and application-based contributions to the discussion on the relevance of hybrid subnational tables and analyses compared to national ones.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mariia Kravchenko, Daniela C. A. Pigosso, Tim C. McAloone
Summary: Integrating sustainability criteria from a triple bottom line perspective presents a challenge for manufacturing actors, with trade-offs being common but existing approaches for sustainability measurements lacking adequate support for trade-off dialogue and decision-making. Acknowledging trade-offs and utilizing a structured approach can help in making trade-offs explicit and supporting decision-making in a transparent manner.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marina P. P. Pieroni, Tim C. McAloone, Yuri Borgianni, Lorenzo Maccioni, Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Summary: Shortcomings in manufacturing companies' capabilities to execute circular economy business modelling have delayed broader dissemination of circular business models. The development of an expert system aims to address these limitations by providing systematic practices and proactive advice.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marina P. P. Pieroni, Tim C. McAloone, Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Summary: The market penetration of circular economy business models in most manufacturing sectors is limited due to companies' shortcomings in executing business model innovation. This paper introduces sectorial business model patterns to help manufacturing companies reduce complexity and uncertainty in implementing circular economy business models. The sectorial patterns are based on multidimensional scaling analysis of over 180 cases of companies, prescribing configurations and architectures to address specific sources of waste. Testing with manufacturing companies has shown the potential of these patterns to visualize viability, feasibility, reduce uncertainties, and complexity in implementing business models for circular economy.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Trine Brink Frederiksen, Marina P. P. Pieroni, Daniela C. A. Pigosso, Tim C. McAloone
Summary: Product-service systems (PSS) can help manufacturing companies differentiate their offerings, create more value for customers, improve economic performance, and reduce environmental impact. This paper presents a prescriptive approach using PSS archetypes to guide the development of new PSS business models. Results show that the method and tool support scoping new PSS BM and encourage servitisation and PSS development in companies with different levels of experience in PSS.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marina P. P. Pieroni, Tim C. McAloone, Daniela C. A. Pigosso
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Koji Kimita, Tim C. McAloone, Keiji Ogata, Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Summary: This study develops a systematic method called servitization maturity model to support companies in developing distinctive capabilities for successful servitization. The findings highlight 46 capabilities classified into seven categories, and define the evolutionary path for these capabilities. The proposed maturity model enables companies to capture the bigger picture of the required capabilities and determine a process for improving the requisite capabilities with feasible efforts.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Pravin Kumar Mallick, Kim Bang Salling, Daniela C. A. Pigosso, Tim C. McAloone
Summary: Focus on take-back of waste products, especially Single-Use or Disposable Medical Devices (SUDs), is increasing due to the growing attention on environmental sustainability and circular economy. This study examines the Returpen(TM) initiative in Denmark, which aims to slow the flow of waste by implementing a collaborative take-back system. The initiative achieved a high participation rate and return rate, demonstrating the feasibility of a workstream-based approach for SUD take-back in homecare settings. The pharmaceutical industry is taking proactive measures to contribute to a more circular economy for disposable medical devices.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Sami Kara, Michael Hauschild, John Sutherland, Tim McAloone
Summary: This paper provides a literature review on the development and potential of the Circular Economy (CE) in addressing material needs and environmental sustainability. It highlights the importance of broadening the focus of CE beyond technical and economic aspects to include political and socio-cultural dimensions. A whole-systems approach is needed to fully utilize the potential of CE for sustainable growth.
CIRP ANNALS-MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David Sarancic, Daniela C. A. Pigosso, Michele Colli, Tim C. McAloone
Summary: Product-Service Systems (PSS) have regained attention due to their potential for sustainability. Existing approaches to screen PSS sustainability have shortcomings in terms of comprehensiveness, usability, and focus on the conceptual design stage. This paper introduces a qualitative tool and process to support decision-making in the early stages of PSS conceptualization.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Pravin Kumar Mallick, Kim Bang Salling, Daniela C. A. Pigosso, Tim C. McAloone
Summary: Reverse logistics is an essential part of circular economy practices for manufacturers, but there is still a significant amount of resources being landfill instead of being recovered. This paper presents a conceptual framework based on a systematic literature review to address the barriers and drivers of designing and implementing reverse logistics systems. The framework provides companies with the opportunity to evaluate different approaches, strategies, and the challenges of transitioning towards a Circular Economy.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David Sarancic, Daniela C. A. Pigosso, Giuditta Pezzotta, Fabiana Pirola, Tim C. McAloone
Summary: This paper proposes a generic process model for the early-stage design of sustainable Product-Service Systems (PSS), aiming to address the lack of clarity and inclusion of sustainability considerations in existing approaches. The proposed model consists of three phases, five activities, and seven clusters of entities that cover the three dimensions of sustainability. This model is developed through a systematic literature review and in-depth content analysis, resulting in a comprehensive and systematic approach for the early-stage design of sustainable PSS.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Giacomo Parolin, Tim C. Mcaloone, Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Summary: Sustainability considerations are increasingly important for manufacturing companies, especially in the early stages of product design, to promote the development of products and processes with better environmental and social benefits. However, existing sustainability assessment tools are challenging to apply in the uncertain and data-scarce frontend of innovation. A systematic literature review provides best practices and design propositions to improve early-stage sustainability assessment, along with recommendations for designing and implementing sustainability assessment tools in technology development. Opportunities for future research, including refining the design propositions and operationalizing early-stage sustainability assessment, are also proposed.
Proceedings Paper
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David Sarancic, Daniela C. A. Pigosso, Tim C. McAloone
Summary: This paper presents early considerations in the development of Product-Service System (PSS) driven by sustainability in a capital goods manufacturing company. The study reports on the experiences gained through interviews with professionals within the company, highlighting the differences in PSS development between capital goods manufacturers and other manufacturers.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING, KES-SDM 2021
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lisbeth M. Ottosen, Lotte B. Jensen, Thomas Astrup, Tim C. McAloone, Morten Ryberg, Christian Thuesen, Soren Lutken, Solbrit Christiansen, Anne J. Damo, Mads H. Odgaard
Summary: This study found through interviews that there are significant differences in the awareness and application of circular economy in the Danish construction industry stakeholders, with some viewing circular economy as difficult to scale while others already offering comprehensive circular solutions. There is a need for a common definition and terminology, methods for technical documentation, implementation in digital systems, and support for circularity framework conditions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)