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  • 1
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    Singapore :Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,
    Keywords: Sustainable development reporting. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (95 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9789811325564
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes Series
    DDC: 658.1512
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Contents -- 1 Sustainable City Indicators in Malaysia -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Social Indicator: The Movement -- 3 Conflicting Perspectives on Sustainability Indicators -- 4 Social Indicator Reports: The Examples -- 5 Sustainable City Indicators -- 6 Sustainable City Indicators: A Case Study of Malaysia -- 7 Malaysian Urban Rural National Indicators Network (MURNInet) -- 8 Malaysia Happiness Index by MURNInet -- 9 (MURNInet): The Impact -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 2 A Mining Industry Sustainability Index: Experiences from Gold and Uranium Sectors -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 The Top-Down Approach -- 2.2 The Bottom-Up Approach -- 2.3 The Top-Down and Bottom-Up Hybrid Approach -- 3 Theoretical Framework, Dimensions, and Sub-indicators Identification -- 3.1 Theoretical Framework -- 3.2 The MISI's Dimensions and Sub-indicators -- 3.2.1 Local Development: Mining Industry's Performance and Its Spillover Effects on the Local Economy -- 3.2.2 Social Dimension and Local Communities' Well-Being -- 3.2.3 Environmental Dimension: Damage and Compensation, Green Investment (Clean Technologies, Cleaner Process) -- 3.2.4 Transverse Dimension: Employment and Technological Transfer -- 3.2.5 Mining Sector Governance: Transparency and Fight Against Corruption -- 4 Data Collection, Sources and Periods of Study -- 5 Normalization, Weighting, and Aggregation -- 5.1 Normalization -- 5.2 Weighting -- 5.3 Aggregation -- 5.3.1 Linear Aggregation -- 5.3.2 Non-compensatory Aggregating Method Under Perfect Complementarity Hypothesis -- 5.3.3 Geometric Aggregating Method -- 6 Sensitivity and Robustness Analysis -- 6.1 Sensitivity Analysis -- 6.1.1 Sensitivity Analysis by Variance Decomposition -- 6.1.2 Sensitivity Analysis by Changing the Aggregating and Weighting Methods. , 6.2 Robustness Analysis: The Loss Information Measure (LIM) -- 6.3 Link with Others Sustainable Development Indices Analysis -- 7 Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- 3 Application of Indicators in Transport Planning: Insight from India -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Indicators Based Approach -- 2.1 What are Good Indicators? -- 3 Sustainable Transport Definition and Visions -- 4 Mobility Planning and Role of Indicators in Global Context -- 4.1 Mobility Planning -- 4.1.1 Europe -- 4.1.2 Plans de De´Placements Urbains (PDU) in France -- 4.1.3 Local Transport Plan in UK -- 4.1.4 Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans in European Union -- 4.1.5 North America -- 4.1.6 Latin America -- 4.1.7 Africa -- 4.2 Transport Plans and Indicators in Global Context -- 5 Transport Planning Approaches and Indicators in India -- 5.1 Proposed Indicators for Preparing Plans in India -- 5.2 Application of Indicators in India -- 5.3 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- References.
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    Singapore :Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,
    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (289 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9789812876430
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes Series
    DDC: 363.728
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 The Role of Reverse Logistics in Recycling of Wood Products -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 European Legislation -- 1.2 The Role of Wood and Wood Products in the Bioeconomy -- 2 A Concept for Reuse and Upgrading of Waste Wood -- 2.1 Cascade Use of Wood -- 2.1.1 Carbon Storage in Wood Products -- 2.2 Classification of Hazardous and Nonhazardous Waste Wood -- 2.3 Material Considerations for Recovered Waste Wood -- 2.3.1 Outputs of Processed Recovered Wood -- 3 Flows of Waste Wood---a Case Study of Slovenia -- 4 Models of Reverse Logistics -- 4.1 A Model of Reverse Logistics for Wood Recovery -- 4.1.1 Model Entities -- 4.1.2 Optimization Problem -- 4.2 Implementation of the Model -- 4.2.1 System Architecture -- 4.2.2 Using the Application -- Entering the Model -- The Result of a Computation -- 5 Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 Recycling Potential of Building Materials: A Review -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials Used in Building Construction -- 3 Recycling of Building Materials -- 4 Environment and Economic Importance -- 5 Recycling Potential and Its Feasibility -- 6 Conclusions and Recommendation -- References -- 3 Recycling of Wastes into Construction Materials -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Recycling of Coal and Biomass Fly Ashes, Coal Bottom Ash, and C& -- D Wastes for Concrete Block Manufacturing -- 2.1 Materials and Methods -- 2.1.1 Materials -- 2.1.2 Block Preparation -- 2.1.3 Insulating Properties -- 2.1.4 Physical and Mechanical Properties -- 2.1.5 Environmental Study -- 2.2 Results and Discussion -- 2.2.1 Physical, Mechanical, and Insulating Properties -- 2.2.2 Environmental Results -- Leaching -- Radiological Test -- 3 Recycling of Biomass and C& -- D Wastes for Façade Solutions -- 3.1 Materials -- 3.2 Panel Preparation. , 3.3 Comparative Façade Solutions -- 4 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 Enhancing Crop Residues Recycling in the Philippine Landscape -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Crop Residue Recycling: Why Farmers Don't Do It -- 3 On Sugarcane, Why Burn? -- 4 Benefits of no Burn Canes -- 5 Addressing the Challenge of Rice Straw or Sugarcane Trash Burning Through Legal Means -- 6 Exploring Other Paths for Enhancing Crop Residue Recycling -- 7 Conclusion -- Literature Cited -- 5 Dilemmas of Development and the Reconstruction of Fashion -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Fashionable Development -- 2.1 Liquid Clothes -- 2.2 Design Activism and Recycling -- 3 Sustainable Development and Design -- 3.1 Design Debates -- 3.2 Designing for Sustainable Development -- 4 Globalisation and Recycling -- 4.1 Technology and Ideology -- 4.2 The Global Denim Project: A Detailed Exploration in Recycling -- 5 Putting Theory into Practice -- 5.1 Ketchup Clothes: A Case Study in Recycling -- 5.2 Methods of Enquiry -- 5.3 Definition and Sourcing of Waste Clothes -- 5.4 The Design and Manufacture of Recycled Clothes -- 5.4.1 Rips and Stains -- 5.4.2 Remodelled T-shirts -- 5.4.3 Knitted T-shirts -- 5.4.4 Household Textiles -- 5.5 Engagement in Outreach Work -- 6 Conclusions and Discussion -- Bibliography -- 6 Chitosan Derivatives as Effective Agents in Recycling of Textile Dyes from Waste Waters -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Chitosan as an Adsorbent for Dye Removal from Wastewaters -- 3 Recent Advances in Dye Adsorption Using Chitosan Composites -- 4 Chitosan Derivatives for Dye Removal -- 5 Conclusion and Perspectives -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 7 Polyester Recycling---Technologies, Characterisation, and Applications -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Recycling Technologies -- 3 PET Recycling Process -- 3.1 Collection and Sorting. , 3.2 Secondary Recycling---Mechanical Recycling -- 3.3 Tertiary Recycling -- 3.3.1 Glycolysis -- 3.3.2 Methanolysis -- 3.3.3 Hydrolysis -- 3.3.4 Thermolysis or Thermal Depolymerisation -- 3.4 Quaternary Recycling -- 3.5 Bio-Based PET -- 4 Characterisation of Recycled Polyester -- 4.1 Yarn Preparation and Characteristics -- 4.2 Fabric Characteristics -- 5 Applications -- 6 Conclusions -- 7 Future Recommendations -- References -- 8 Recycled Fibrous and Nonfibrous Biomass for Value-Added Textile and Nontextile Applications -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Recycling of Colouring Compounds and Auxiliaries for Textile Application -- 2.1 Recycling of Flowers for Textile Dyeing and Finishing -- 2.2 Recycling of Textile Dyes and Auxiliaries -- 2.3 Textile Finishing Using Bio-Waste -- 3 Recycling of Fibres from Waste Textiles and Their Applications -- 3.1 Recycling of Cellulosic Fibres from Waste Textiles/Paper -- 3.2 Recycling of Jute Waste and Its Application -- 3.3 Recycling (Utilisation) of Leather Fibre Waste -- 4 Recovery of Fibrous Material from Textile and Agro-Biomass and Its Application in Composite -- 4.1 Application of Biodegradable Fibrous Waste in Composite -- 4.2 Application of Biodegradable Nonfibrous Waste in Composite and Agriculture -- 5 Microcrystalline, Nano, and Bacterial Cellulose from Fibrous Biomass -- 5.1 Synthesis of Nanocellulose from Agro-Biomass and Nanocomposite -- 5.2 Production of Microcrystalline Cellulose -- 5.3 Production of Bacterial Cellulose from Textile and Agro Wastes -- 6 Recovery of Silk Sericin and Its Value-Added Applications -- 7 Production, Recycling, and Application Lignin and Nanolignin -- 8 Research on Banana Pseudostem Sap -- 9 Biodegradation and Life-Cycle Assessment -- 10 Present Status of Recycling in India -- 11 Summary -- References -- 9 Recycling and Reuse of Textile Effluent Sludge -- Abstract. , 1 Introduction -- 2 Water Pollution by Textile Industry -- 2.1 Water Consumption in Textile Processing -- 3 Characteristics of Textile Wastewater -- 3.1 Characteristics of Dye Effluent -- 3.2 Dyes -- 3.3 Environmental Impact of Wastewater -- 3.3.1 Effects on Public Health -- 3.3.2 Effects on Crops -- 3.3.3 Effects on Aquaculture -- 3.3.4 Effects on Soil Resources -- 3.3.5 Effects on Groundwater Resources -- 3.4 Environmental Impacts of Textile Effluent -- 4 Recycling of Textile Wastewater -- 4.1 Preliminary Treatment -- 5 Primary Treatment -- 5.1 Secondary Treatment -- 5.2 Tertiary Treatment -- 5.2.1 Chemical Oxidation -- 5.2.2 Ozonation -- 5.2.3 Photochemical Process -- 5.2.4 Ion Exchange Process -- 5.2.5 Electrochemical Process -- 5.2.6 Membrane Filtration -- Reverse Osmosis -- Ultrafiltration -- Nanofiltration -- Microfiltration -- 5.2.7 Adsorption -- 5.2.8 Photocatalytic Degradation -- 5.3 Choice of Treatment Technologies -- 5.4 Economics of Textile Effluent Treatment Plant -- 6 Sludge Management in the Textile Industry -- 6.1 Classification of Sludge -- 6.2 Characteristics of Sludge -- 6.3 Sludge Management Systems -- 6.3.1 Preliminary Operation -- 6.3.2 Thickening -- 6.3.3 Stabilisation -- 6.3.4 Composting -- 6.3.5 Conditioning -- 6.3.6 Dewatering -- 6.3.7 Drying -- 6.4 Sludge Treatment Process -- 6.4.1 Anaerobic Digestion -- 6.4.2 Aerobic Digestion -- Advantages of Aerobic Digestion -- Disadvantages of Aerobic Digestion -- 6.4.3 Solidification/Stabilisation Method of Sludge Reduction -- 6.5 Environmental Impact of Sludge Disposal -- 6.5.1 Ocean Disposal -- 6.5.2 Incineration -- 6.5.3 Landfill -- 6.5.4 Landfarming -- 6.5.5 Beneficial Land Application -- 6.6 Reuse Potential of Textile Sludge -- 6.6.1 Sludge in Construction Material -- 6.6.2 Sludge in Concrete -- 6.6.3 Sludge in Clay Bricks -- 6.6.4 Sludge as Fertiliser. , 6.6.5 Other Methods Used in Sludge Management -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Recycled Paper from Wastes: Calculation of Ecological Footprint of an Energy-Intensive Industrial Unit in Orissa, India -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology for Estimating Ecological Footprint -- 2.1 Process Description -- 2.1.1 Paper Manufacturing Process -- 2.1.2 Sheet-Forming Section -- 2.1.3 Press Section -- 2.1.4 Drying -- 2.1.5 Calendaring -- 2.1.6 Reeling -- 2.2 Study of Boundary and Data Collection -- 2.3 Scope and Limitation of the Study -- 3 Results and Discussions -- 4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix 1 -- Appendix 2 -- References -- Websites.
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    Singapore :Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,
    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (217 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9789812876331
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes Series
    DDC: 333.7
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part I Use of Materials -- The Lotus Flower Fiber and Sustainable Luxury -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Lotus Flower: Historical and Religious Aspects -- 2.1 Ancient Egypt -- 2.2 Thailand -- 2.3 China -- 2.4 Religious Aspects of the Lotus Flower -- 3 The Lotus Flower Fiber: Aspects and Processing of the Fiber -- 3.1 Properties of the Lotus Fibers -- 3.2 Processing of the Lotus Fibers -- 4 The Lotus Flower and the (Sustainable) Luxury Sector -- 4.1 Emerging Brands and Established Brands in Relation of the Lotus Flower -- 4.1.1 Loro Piana -- 4.1.2 Samatoa -- 5 Conclusions, Analysis and Forward-Looking Concerns -- References -- Flax: Sustainability Is the New Luxury -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 ProjectFlax -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Flax Applications -- 3.1 Flax in Fashion: Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Clothing as New Luxury -- 3.2 Flax in Agriculture: Food and Medicine Become New Luxury -- 3.3 Flax in Wellbeing: A Return to Natural Healing Materials as New Luxury -- 3.4 Flax in Design: The Results of Innovation in Addressing Physical and Cultural Issues as New Luxury -- 3.4.1 ProjectFlax Design Competition -- 3.4.2 Undergraduate Module -- 3.4.3 Furniture Design -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Great Potential of Stinging Nettle for Sustainable Textile and Fashion -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: History, Production, Yield, General Introduction About Luxury Fibre, Utilisation of Fibre, Sustainability, etc. -- 2 Sustainable Fibre Extraction: Different Methods of Fibre Extraction from Bark, Their Process, Merits and Demerits -- 2.1 Extraction Methods of Nettle Fibre -- 3 Evaluation of Properties: Physical and Chemical Properties of Nettle Fibre -- 3.1 Physical Properties -- 3.2 Chemical Properties -- 3.3 Mechanical Properties of Stinging Nettles. , 4 Sustainable Development of Luxury Textiles and Other Industrial Applications: Sustainable Development Different Luxury and Fashionable Value Added Textiles from Fibre, Yarn and Fabrics, Their Properties and Probable Uses of Nettle in the Luxury World -- 4.1 Sustainable Chemical Processing of Nettle and Value Added Textile, Composite Product Development -- 4.2 Nettle Yarn Spinning for Value Added Products -- 4.3 Nettle for Sustainable Traditional Handicrafts -- 4.4 Nettle Apparel: Its Laundering Behaviour and Disposal -- 4.5 Probable Uses of Nettle in the Luxury World -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Sustainable Luxury Natural Fibers-Production, Properties, and Prospects -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Conventional Luxury Fibers -- 2.1 Silk Fiber -- 2.1.1 Life Cycle of a Mulberry Silk -- 2.1.2 Sustainable Luxury Silk -- Organic Silk -- Peace Silk -- Wild Silk -- Matka Silk -- Recycled and Vintage Silk -- 2.1.3 Silk in Sustainable Luxury Fashion -- 2.2 Cashmere -- 2.3 Alpaca -- 2.4 Vicuna -- 2.5 Guanaco -- 2.6 Camel Hair -- 2.7 Angora -- 3 Unconventional Luxury Fibers -- 3.1 Lotus Fiber -- 3.1.1 History of the Fiber -- 3.1.2 Production of Lotus Fiber Yarn -- 3.1.3 Weaving of Lotus Fabric -- 3.1.4 Properties of Lotus Fabric -- 3.1.5 Future of Lotus Fiber in Luxury Market -- 3.2 Milkweed Fibers -- 3.2.1 Types of Milkweed Species -- 3.3 Pine Fiber -- 3.3.1 About the Plant -- 3.3.2 Scrapping of Pineapple Leaf -- 3.3.3 Extraction of Pineapple Leaf Fibers -- Pineapple Fiber Extraction by Hard Working Hands -- Extraction of Fibers by Retting Method -- Raspador Method -- Decorticating Machine -- 3.3.4 Pineapple Leaf Fiber Properties -- 3.3.5 Weaving of Pine Fabric -- 3.3.6 Pineapple Fabric Benefits -- 3.4 Soy Protein Fiber -- 3.4.1 Manufacturing of Soy Protein Fiber -- 3.4.2 Woven Fabric -- 3.4.3 Characteristic of Soybean Protein Fiber Fabrics [60, 61]. , 3.4.4 Recycled Soy Fabric Fiber -- 3.5 Future Prospects of Milkweed, Pine, and Soy Fibers in Premium and Luxury Products -- 4 Conclusion and Recommendations Going Forward -- References -- Part II Sustainable Production Processes -- Sustainable Processing of Luxury Textiles -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Fibers Used in Luxury Textiles -- 2.1 Fibers from Insects -- 2.2 Goat Fibers -- 2.2.1 Mohair Fiber -- 2.2.2 Cashmere Fiber -- 2.2.3 Cervelt Fiber -- 2.3 Rabbit Fiber -- 2.4 Camelid Fibers -- 2.4.1 Alpaca Fiber -- 2.4.2 Vicuña Fiber -- 2.4.3 Guanaco Fiber -- 2.5 Crossbred Fibers -- 2.6 Rodent Fiber -- 3 Sustainability of Textile Processing -- 3.1 What Is Sustainability? -- 3.2 Why Sustainability Is Important? -- 3.3 Assessment of Sustainability -- 3.3.1 Life-Cycle Analysis (LCA) -- 3.3.2 Environmental Impacts of Luxury Textile Processing -- 3.3.3 Carbon Footprint -- 3.3.4 Social and Economic Impacts -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Sustainability in Luxury Textile Applications: A Contradiction or a New Business Opportunity? -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Resource Use-Conditions for Successful Recycling Concepts for Luxury Textile Goods -- 2.1 Carbon-Fibres -- 2.1.1 Economic or Legal Pressure -- 2.1.2 Energy Consumption -- 2.1.3 Material Properties -- 2.1.4 Available Amount -- 2.2 Polyamide BCF Fibres -- 2.2.1 Economic or Legal Pressure -- 2.2.2 Energy Consumption -- 2.2.3 Material Properties -- 2.2.4 Amount Available -- 3 Different Types of Recycling Strategies to Create Textiles Out of Textiles -- 3.1 Levels of Recycling -- 3.2 Recycling Strategies to Create Textiles Out of Textiles Depending from the Material -- 4 Recycling of Polymers in the Process Chain Using the Example of Carpets -- 4.1 Carpet in General -- 4.1.1 Construction of a Carpet -- 4.2 Requirements for the Reuse of Polymers in Carpets and Carpet Tiles. , 4.3 Chemical Recycling of PA6 -- 4.4 EcoDesign of Carpet Tiles -- 4.5 Separation Layer -- 5 Utilization of Materials in a New Part Using the Example Carbon Fibers -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Specialty Chemical Finishes for Sustainable Luxurious Textiles -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Luxury and Textile -- 3 Sustainable Luxurious Textiles -- 4 Fragrance, Health-Hygiene and Wellbeing Textiles -- 4.1 Fragrance Textile -- 4.2 Health and Hygiene Textiles Using Nano and Bio-materials -- 4.3 Skin Nourishing and Vitamin E Finishing -- 4.4 Moth Proofing of Luxurious Woollen Product -- 4.5 Wellbeing Textile for Yoga and Other Applications -- 5 Improvement in Fabric Comfort, Softness and Aesthetic Feel -- 5.1 Chemical Methods -- 5.2 Physical Methods -- 6 Luxurious Party Wear and Textile -- 6.1 Professional (Luxurious) Party Wear Textile -- 6.2 Wrinkle Resistant Elegant Textile -- 6.3 Camouflaged Fashionable Textiles -- 6.4 Liquid Repellent Self-cleaned Textile -- 6.5 Photo-Induced Self-cleaned Textile -- 7 Luxurious UV Protective Sports and Leisure Wears -- 7.1 Using Inorganic and Organic Nanoparticles -- 7.2 Using Plant Molecule and Natural Polymer -- 8 Challenges and Prospectus of Chemical Finishes in Sustainable Luxury Textiles -- 9 Summery -- References -- Part III Sustainability and Business Management -- Sustainable Practices in Luxury Apparel Industry -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Apparel Industry -- 3 Luxury Apparel -- 3.1 Concept of Luxury -- 3.2 Luxury Fashion: Global Scenario -- 3.3 Apparel Luxury-Characteristics -- 4 Sustainable Luxury -- 4.1 Luxury Apparel and Sustainability -- 4.2 Greening Goliaths Versus Emerging Davids -- 5 Case Study -- 5.1 Case Selection -- 5.2 Analysis -- 5.2.1 Industry Characteristics -- 5.2.2 Sustainable Reporting -- 5.2.3 Content Analysis -- 5.3 Greening Goliaths Versus Emerging Davids -- 6 Conclusion. , References.
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    Singapore :Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,
    Keywords: Industrial engineering. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (87 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9789811002977
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes Series
    DDC: 363.7282
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 The Remanufacturing Industry and Fashion -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Remanufacturing Industry -- 1.3 The Concept of "Remanufacture" -- 1.4 A Definition of Remanufactured Fashion -- 1.5 Upcycle or Remanufacture -- 1.6 Labelling of Remanufactured Clothing -- 1.7 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Closed Loop Systems and Reverse Logistics -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Closed Loop Systems, Reverse Logistics-Definitions and Differences -- 2.2.1 Closed Loop Versus Reverse Logistics -- 2.3 The Process of Reverse Logistics -- 2.4 Requirements and Challenges of Closed Loop Systems of Fashion Products -- References -- 3 The Remanufactured Fashion Design Approach and Business Model -- 3.1 The Business Model Concept -- 3.2 Significance of the Business Model Concept -- 3.3 Business Models and Sustainability -- 3.4 Business Models Within a Globalized Fashion Industry -- 3.5 Sustainable Fashion Business Models -- 3.5.1 Incentive Green Business Model -- 3.5.2 Life-cycle Green Business Models -- 3.6 An Examination of the Remanufactured Fashion Business Model -- 3.7 The Remanufactured Fashion Business Model -- 3.7.1 Value Creation -- 3.7.2 Value Architecture -- 3.7.3 Revenue Model -- 3.8 Implications for the Design and Manufacture of Remanufactured Fashion -- 3.9 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Examples and Case Studies -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Overview of the Fashion Remanufacturing Process -- 4.2.1 Company A -- 4.2.2 Company B -- 4.2.3 Company C -- 4.2.4 Company D -- 4.2.5 Company E -- 4.3 Implications for Mass Manufacturing -- 4.3.1 Process Input -- 4.3.2 Cutting Operation -- 4.3.3 Garment Assembly -- 4.3.4 Quality Standards -- 4.3.5 Distribution and Retailing -- 4.4 Conclusion -- 5 Systems Requirements for Remanufactured Fashion as an Industry. , 5.1 Introduction: A Comparison Between Conventional and Remanufactured Fashion Design Processes -- 5.2 Remanufactured Fashion as a Reverse Supply System -- 5.3 The Current Fashion System -- 5.4 A Conceptual System for Remanufactured Fashion -- 5.5 Marketing and Strategic Considerations for the Remanufacturing Company -- 5.6 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Issues Raised for Sustainability Through Remanufactured Fashion -- 6.1 Retailing of Remanufactured Fashion -- 6.2 Eco-Labels -- 6.3 Remanufactured Certificates -- 6.4 Conclusions and Perspectives -- References.
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    Singapore :Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,
    Keywords: Biotechnology. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (172 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9789811005497
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes Series
    DDC: 621.988
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1 What is Additive Manufacturing? -- References -- Sustainable Impact Evaluation of Support Structures in the Production of Extrusion-Based Parts -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Additive Manufacturing -- 2.1 Material Extrusion -- 2.2 Powder Bed Fusion -- 2.3 Vat Photopolymerization -- 2.4 Material Jetting -- 2.5 Binder Jetting -- 2.6 Sheet Lamination -- 2.7 Directed Energy Deposition -- 3 Case Study -- 3.1 Relationship Between Dissolution Time and Material Volume -- 3.2 Super Rugby Trophy 2015 and Klein Bottle -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- A New Variant of Genetic Programming in Formulation of Laser Energy Consumption Model of 3D Printing Process -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Experiment Details for the SLS Process in the Measurement of Laser Energy Consumption and TAS -- 3 Evolutionary Algorithms -- 3.1 Complexity-Based Evolutionary Approach of Genetic Programming (CN-GP) -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 4.1 Statistical Validation of Energy Consumption Models Against the Experimental Data -- 4.2 Relationships Between Laser Energy Consumption and TAS and Inputs via Sensitivity and Parametric Analysis of the Best Model -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 3D Printing Sociocultural Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Creating Connections -- 3 Craft Discourse and Sustainability -- 4 Making Context -- 5 Digital Crafting -- 6 Creating Balance -- 7 Digital Adaptation -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- Additive Manufacturing and its Effect on Sustainable Design -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Planned Obsolescence -- 1.2 Sustainable Design Approaches -- 1.2.1 Eco-design -- 1.2.2 Sustainable Design -- 1.2.3 Road-Map for Sustainable Product Development -- 1.2.4 Cyclic-Solar-Safe Principles -- 1.2.5 Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development -- 1.2.6 Cradle to Cradle -- 1.2.7 Circular Economy. , 2 Relationship Between Design Quality and Sustainability -- 3 Additive Manufacturing -- 3.1 Complexity for Free -- 3.2 Mass Customization -- 3.3 Freedom of Design -- 3.4 Sustainability of Additive Manufacturing Beyond Design Freedom -- 3.5 Speculations on the Impact of Additive Manufacturing -- 3.6 New Sustainability Challenges Associated with Additive Manufacturing -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Sustainable Design for Additive Manufacturing Through Functionality Integration and Part Consolidation -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 AM Enabled Design Methods -- 2.1 Impact of AM on Conventional DTM -- 2.1.1 Design Considerations for Manufacturing -- 2.1.2 Design Considerations for Assembly -- 2.1.3 Design Considerations for Performance -- 2.2 AM-Related Design Method -- 2.2.1 Design Guidelines and Design Rules -- 2.2.2 Modified DTM for AM -- 2.2.3 Design for Additive Manufacturing -- 2.3 On-Going AM-Related Design Research on Sustainability -- 3 Sustainable Design Methodology for AM -- 3.1 General Design Flow -- 3.2 Functional Design -- 3.3 Design Optimization -- 3.4 Design Refinement -- 3.5 Environmental Impact Evaluation -- 4 Case Study -- 5 Summary -- References -- Redesigning Production Systems -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Systems in Crisis -- 2 The Change Is Now -- 3 Global Connectivity, Drivers for Change and Opportunities for Change -- 4 Additive Manufacturing and Global Connectivity for Sustainable Design and Production -- 5 Supply Chain Management (SCM) Implications of 3D Printing -- 5.1 The Development Cycle -- 5.2 Inventory Management: Production and Distribution -- 5.3 Logistic Postponement -- 5.4 Management of Spare Parts -- 6 Humanitarian Logistic Case Study -- 7 Changing Consumer Relationships -- 8 Contraction and Convergence -- 9 New Patterns of Production -- 10 Conclusion -- References.
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    Singapore :Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,
    Keywords: Luxuries-Environmental aspects. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (215 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9789811067167
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes Series
    DDC: 658.408
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- The Book -- Bibliography -- Contents -- 1 The Face of Culturally Sustainable Luxury: Some Emerging Traits from a Case Study -- Abstract -- 1 Luxury and Sustainability: As Different as They Are Similar -- 2 On the Trail of Diversity: From Brand to Cultural Heritage -- 3 Research Methodology -- 4 A Cultural Heritage Preserved in Tessilnova Collections -- 4.1 Casentino Fabric: The Interweaving of Local and Textile Culture -- 4.2 Tessilnova: The Case of a Luxury Embedding History and Local Traditions -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 2 How the Business Model Could Increase the Competitiveness of a Luxury Company? -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 3 Methodology -- 4 The Business Model's Features -- 5 Conclusions, Implications and Limitations -- References -- 3 Appreciative Mentoring as an Innovative Micro-Practice of Employee Engagement for Sustainability: A Luxury Hotel's Entrepreneurial Journey -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Theoretical Context -- 3.2 Research Design and Scope of the Study -- 3.3 Research Site and Population -- 3.4 The SCALA Survey -- 3.5 The Mentoring for Hearts and Minds (MHM) Project -- 4 Findings -- 4.1 The SCALA Survey Findings -- 4.2 The Mentoring for Hearts and Minds (MHM) Project Findings -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion and Implications -- Appendix 1 -- References -- 4 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Luxury: The Case of ANTHYIA -- Abstract -- 1 Luxury, Sustainability, Innovation and Entrepreneurship: An Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Creating Sustainable Value -- 3.1 Creating Value -- 3.2 Global Sustainability Drivers -- 3.3 The Sustainable Value Structure: Connecting Drivers with Strategies -- 3.3.1 Growing Profits and Reducing Risks Through Pollution Prevention. , 3.3.2 Enhancing Reputation and Legitimacy Through Product Stewardship -- 3.3.3 Market Innovation Through New Technologies -- 3.3.4 Crystallising the Growth Path Through the Sustainability Vision -- 4 ANTHYIA Inc. -- 4.1 The Founder and Her Values -- 4.2 Why Ramie? -- 4.3 Ramie -- 4.4 Creation of Anthyia -- 4.4.1 Ramie Partner Searching -- 4.4.2 Breakpoint Reaching and Products -- 5 Creating Sustainable Value at Anthyia Inc. and Conclusions -- References -- 5 The Communication of Sustainability by Italian Fashion Luxury Brands: A Framework to Qualitatively Evaluate Innovation and Integration -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Premises: Why Focus on the Italian Luxury Fashion Market and on Online CSR Communication -- 3 CSR as Catalyst for Redesigning Business Models -- 4 Online Communication by Luxury Brands -- 5 Measuring the Communication of Sustainability: CSR Communication Framework -- 6 Research Methodology -- 7 Findings and Discussions -- 7.1 Spread of Strategic CSR Communication -- 7.2 Clusters for Sustainability Communication -- 8 Conclusions, Implications and Further Researches -- References -- 6 The Relevance of Sustainability in Luxury from the Millennials' Point of View -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theory -- 2.1 Sustainability -- 2.2 Luxury -- 2.3 Millennials -- 2.4 Sustainability and Luxury -- 2.5 Millennials and Luxury -- 2.6 Sustainability and Millennials -- 2.7 Sustainability, Luxury, and Millennials -- 3 Research Design -- 4 Findings -- 4.1 Consumer Perspective -- 4.1.1 Sustainability -- 4.1.2 Luxury -- 4.1.3 Combination of Sustainability and Luxury -- 4.2 Job Seeker Perspective -- 4.2.1 Desirable Employer Qualities -- 4.2.2 Employer Attractiveness of Luxury Goods Manufacturers -- 4.2.3 Combination of Sustainability and Luxury -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- 6.1 Implications for Practice -- 6.2 Implications for Research. , References -- 7 Opal Entrepreneurship: Indigenous Integration of Sustainable Luxury in Coober Pedy -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Opal's Complicated Facades -- 3 Aboriginal Opal Mythology and Indigenous Entrepreneurship -- 4 The Origins of Opal Entrepreneurship in Coober Pedy -- 5 Indigenous Integration of Sustainable Luxury -- 6 Opal Entrepreneurship and Its Underground Remnant Spaces -- 7 Opal Quarries as Seamless Spaces of Sustainable Luxury? -- References -- 8 Sustainable Luxury Tourism, Indigenous Communities and Governance -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 2.1 Mardoowarra (Fitzroy River) -- 2.2 Social Innovation -- 2.3 Sustainability -- 2.4 Why Sustainable Luxury Might Play an Important Role -- 2.5 Indigenous Tourism in Australia -- 3 Control, Tenure and Legal Rights Vis-a-Vis Management Responsibilities -- 4 Indigenous Governance -- 5 Overall Policy Context for Sustainable Luxury Tourism -- 5.1 High Costs -- 5.2 Redefining Luxury -- 5.3 Scaling Down -- 5.4 Indigenous Entrepreneurs -- 6 Concluding Thoughts -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 9 Design Similarity as a Tool for Sustainable New Luxury Product Adoption: The Role of Luxury Brand Knowledge and Product Ephemerality -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainability and Green Products -- 3 Luxury and Sustainability -- 4 Innovation in Luxury Through New Green Products -- 5 Luxury Brand Knowledge and Product Ephemerality -- 6 Methodology and Results -- 6.1 Experimental Procedure -- 7 Results -- 8 Conclusions -- Appendix -- References -- 10 The Carloway Mill Harris Tweed: Tradition-Based Innovation for a Sustainable Future -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Place: The Outer Hebrides -- 3 Heritage: The Cloth Industry -- 4 Authenticity: The Harris Tweed Authority -- 5 Enterprise: The Carloway Mill and Its Product -- 6 Threats from Industry Changes. , 7 Sustainability: The Future of Carloway Mill as a Luxury Enterprise -- 7.1 Physical Rarity of Luxury Product/Brand -- 7.2 Perceived Rarity of Luxury Product/Brand -- 8 Conclusions -- References.
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    Singapore :Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,
    Keywords: Environmental management. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (250 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9789811002458
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes Series
    DDC: 746.92
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Unexplored Vegetable Fibre in Green Fashion -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction-History, Importance in Today's Scenario -- 2 Different Unexplored Fibres-Fashion Textiles -- 2.1 Jute -- 2.2 Sunnhemp -- 2.3 Ramie -- 2.4 Flax -- 2.5 Nettle -- 2.6 Pineapple Leaf Fibre -- 2.7 Coconut Fibre -- 2.8 Banana Fibre -- 2.9 Sisal -- 2.10 Hemp -- 2.11 Other Unpopular Plant Fibre -- 2.11.1 Okra Fibre -- 2.11.2 Kapok Fibre -- 2.11.3 Alfa Fibre -- 2.11.4 Khimp Fibre -- 3 Cultivation to Consumption-Consumption of Natural Resources, Shortcomings in Present Technology Used -- 3.1 Sunnhemp Fibre -- 3.2 Banana Fibre -- 3.2.1 Flax Fibre -- 3.3 Coconut Fibre -- 3.4 Sisal Fibre -- 3.5 Alfa Fibre -- 3.6 Ramie Fibre -- 3.7 Hemp -- 4 Conclusions and Expected Trends for Tomorrow -- References -- Relationship Marketing in Green Fashion-A Case Study of hessnatur -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 A Conceptual Framework for Relationship Marketing -- 2.1 Definition and Development -- 2.2 Communication -- 2.3 Stakeholder Theory -- 2.4 Relationship Marketing and SMEs -- 3 Literature Overview -- 4 A Case Study-hessnatur -- 4.1 Background Information -- 4.2 Online Blog -- 4.3 Client Council -- 4.4 Foundation for Applied Sustainability -- 5 Analytical Discussion -- 5.1 Online Blog -- 5.2 Client Council -- 5.3 Foundation for Applied Sustainability -- 5.4 Discussion and Summary -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Animal Ethics and Welfare in the Fashion and Lifestyle Industries -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 To Choose -- 1.2 Let's Go Back -- Animal Ethics and Welfare in the Fashion and Lifestyle Industries -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 To Choose -- 1.2 Let's Go Back -- 2 Animal Rights -- 3 Animal Welfare and Ethics -- 3.1 Definition of Animal Ethics -- 3.2 Definition of Animal Welfare -- 4 Utilitarianism, Rights Ethics, and Virtue Ethics. , 5 Peter Singer -- 6 Tom Regan -- 7 Rosalind Hursthouse -- 8 Environmental Impacts -- 8.1 Faux Fur and Skin -- 9 Tanning -- 9.1 Tanning Processes -- 10 Leather -- 10.1 Species Used for Leather Production -- 10.2 Surfaces and Finishes on Leather -- 10.3 Surface Treatment -- 10.4 Slaughtering Methods -- 10.5 Stunning -- 11 Fur -- 11.1 Wild Fur and Farmed Fur -- 11.2 Farmed Fur -- 11.3 Slaughtering Methods -- 11.4 Wild Fur -- 11.5 Trapping and Hunting -- 11.6 Leg Hold Traps -- 11.7 Drowning Sets -- 11.8 Conibear Traps -- 11.9 Risks -- 11.10 Wildlife Crop Control -- 11.11 Natives and Aboriginals -- 12 Wool -- 12.1 Which Animals Have Wool to Shear -- 12.2 Harvesting Wool Fiber -- 13 Feather Farms -- 13.1 Fashion Repeats Itself -- 14 Insects -- 15 Conclusion -- References -- Time for a Responsible Fashion Council? -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Fashion and Sustainability-An Overview -- 3 Current State of Regulations in the Fashion Industry Vis-à-Vis Sustainability -- 4 Existing Standards and Certifications in the Fashion Industry -- 5 Major Players in Fashion and Sustainability -- 6 Toward a Responsible Fashion Council -- Annex 1: Mapping of Major Players in Fashion and Sustainability -- Government-Led Initiatives -- Industry-Led Initiatives -- Multi-stakeholder Platforms -- References -- Innovation for a Sustainable Fashion Industry: A Design Focused Approach Toward the Development of New Business Models -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Need for a Sustainable Business Model in the Fashion Industry -- 3 A Sustainable Business Model for the Fashion Industry -- 3.1 Design Practice -- 3.2 Product Sustainability -- 3.3 Consumer Engagement -- 3.4 Sustainable Supply-Chain Management -- 3.5 Business Innovation -- 4 An Example on ISRD -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Green Flame Retardants for Textiles -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Fire Science. , 3 Basis of Combustion Process -- 3.1 Thermal Behavior of Fibers -- 3.2 Factors Affecting the Flammability -- 3.3 Burning Behaviour of Textile Fibers -- 3.4 Heat-Protective Textiles (Hartin 2015 -- Scott 2000) -- 4 Flame Retardancy Theory and Mechanisms -- 4.1 Mode of Action of Flame Retardancy -- 4.1.1 The Physical Action -- Formation of a Protective Layer -- Cooling Effect -- Dilution Effect -- 4.1.2 Chemical Action -- Reaction in Gas (Vapour) Phase -- Reaction in Solid Phase -- 4.2 Early Historical Fire-Retardant Developments -- 4.2.1 Types of Flame Retardants -- Inorganic Flame Retardants -- Metal Hydroxides -- Antimony Compounds -- Boron Compounds -- Other Metal Compounds -- Phosphorus Compounds -- Other Inorganic Flame Retardants -- Halogenated Organic Flame Retardants -- Brominated Flame Retardants -- Chlorinated Flame Retardants -- Organo-Phosphorus Flame Retardants -- Non-halogenated Compounds -- Halogenated Phosphates -- Nitrogen-Based Flame Retardants -- 5 Search for Durable Eco-friendly Flame Reatardants -- 5.1 Nano Technology -- 5.1.1 Nanoparticle Adsorption -- 5.1.2 Coatings from Layer-by-Layer (LbL) Assembly -- 5.1.3 Sol-Gel Process -- 5.2 Natural Plant Extracts -- 5.3 Plasma Deposition -- 5.4 Bio Micro Molecules -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Potent Polyphenolic Natural Colorants Derived from Plants as Eco-friendly Raw Materials for the Dyeing Industry -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Acacia catechu -- 2.1 Phytochemistry and Coloring Compounds -- 3 Punica granatum -- 3.1 Phytochemistry and Dyeing Compounds -- 4 Terminalia chebula -- 4.1 Phytochemistry and Dyeing Properties -- 5 Quercus infectoria -- 5.1 Phytochemistry and Dyeing Principles -- 6 Acacia nilotica -- 6.1 Phytochemistry and Dyeing Compounds -- 7 Conclusion -- References.
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    Singapore :Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,
    Keywords: Industrial management-Environmental aspects. ; Sustainable development. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (81 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9789811387876
    Series Statement: Textile Science and Clothing Technology Series
    DDC: 658.408
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Traceability and Transparency: A Way Forward for SDG 12 in the Textile and Clothing Industry -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Development Goal 12 -- 3 Setting a Common Understanding of Traceability and Transparency -- 4 T& -- C Traceability -- 4.1 Overview -- 4.2 T& -- C Traceability Schemes -- 4.3 Main Implementation Challenges -- 5 T& -- C Transparency -- 5.1 Overview -- 5.2 T& -- C Transparency Schemes -- 5.3 Main Implementation Challenges -- 6 A Way Forward -- References -- Sustainable Development Goal 12 and Its Relationship with the Textile Industry -- 1 The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals -- 1.1 Background: The Millennium Declaration (Millennium Development Goals), the Global Compact, and the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) -- 1.2 The Sustainable Development Goals or the 2030 Agenda -- 1.3 Sustainable Development Goal 12: Summary -- 2 The Circular Economy -- 2.1 Linearity and Circularity -- 2.2 Definition of Circular Economy -- 2.3 The Pillars of the Circular Economy -- 3 The Textile Industry -- 3.1 The Textile Industry Problems -- 3.2 Textile and Clothing Production Chain -- 3.3 The Circular Textile Industry Approach -- 4 Application of the Circular Economy to the Textile Industry -- 4.1 Some Examples -- 5 Analysis, Conclusions, Towards 2030… -- References -- Flax Fibre Extraction to Fashion Products Leading Towards Sustainable Goals -- 1 Introduction-History of Flax Fibre, Pertaining to Today's Scenario -- 2 Cultivation, Extraction and Processing of Flax Fibre-A Total Value Chain Approach and Sustainable Goals -- 2.1 A Total Value Chain Approach of Flax Fibre -- 2.2 Sustainable Goals of Flax Value Chain -- 3 Fashion Textiles from Flax Fibre and Disposal -- 4 Conclusions and Future Expectancy -- References. , Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns in Fashion -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Predictions on Sustainability and Fashion for the Near Future -- 2.1 Transformation of Mass Market and Fast Fashion to Custom Made and Classics -- 2.2 Closing the Loop with Circular Fashion -- 2.3 Compassionate Fashion-The Fashion Feel -- 3 Fashion and Consumer Psychology -- 3.1 Consumer Needs -- 3.2 Adoption of Fashion by Consumer -- 3.3 Changing Mind-Set of the Consumer -- 4 Sustainable Production Patterns -- 5 Design Strategies for Sustainable Products -- 6 Concluding Remarks -- References.
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    Singapore :Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,
    Keywords: Product life cycle-Social aspects. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (116 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9789811332333
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes Series
    DDC: 658.5
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Contents -- 1 Social Performance of Electricity Generation in a Solar Power Plant in Spain-A Life Cycle Perspective -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Key Methodological Issues in S-LCA -- 1.2 Social and Sustainability Assessment of Solar Power Plants -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Definition of Objectives and Scope -- 2.1.1 Definition of Objectives -- 2.1.2 Characteristics of the System -- 2.1.3 Description of the Life Cycle of the Solar Power Plant -- 2.1.4 Scope of the Analysis -- 2.1.5 Function and Functional Unit -- 2.1.6 Selection of Impact Categories, Sub-Categories and Indicators -- 2.1.7 Critical Review -- 2.2 Social Life Cycle Inventory Analysis -- 2.2.1 Inventory Analysis for the Generic S-LCA -- 2.2.2 Inventory Analysis Site-Specific Assessment -- 2.3 Social Life Cycle Impact Assessment Modelling -- 2.3.1 Life Cycle Impact Assessment Method for the Generic Social Analysis -- 2.3.2 Life Cycle Impact Assessment Method for the Site-Specific Social Assessment -- 2.4 Interpretation and Aggregation of Sustainability Results for Decision Making -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Generic Social Risk Assessment: Hotspot Analysis -- 3.2 Site-Specific Assessment -- 3.2.1 Meaning Assessment -- 3.2.2 Weighting and Aggregation of Site-Specific Results -- 3.3 Interpretation of Results and Decision Making -- 4 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- Annex 1-Economic Inventory Data -- Annex 2-Site-Specific Company Inventory Indicators -- Annex 3-Characterization of Inventory Data for the Site Specific S-LCA -- References -- 2 Socio-Economic Effects in the Knitwear Sector-A Life Cycle-Based Approach Towards the Definition of Social Indicators -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainability as a Human Commitment -- 3 The Sustainable Development Approach in the Textile Sector -- 4 Sustainability: An Important Driver for the Definition of Human Needs. , 5 Clothing and Fashion: Comparing Concepts -- 5.1 Clothing: History -- 5.2 Industrialisation -- 5.3 Clothing Industry: The Sector Data -- 6 Quality and Sustainability: Comparing Concepts -- 7 The Case Study-Introduction -- 7.1 The Company -- 7.2 The Production Phases -- 7.3 Case Study Analysis and S-LCA Methodology -- 7.4 The S-LCA Steps -- 7.4.1 Goal and Scope Definition -- 7.4.2 Life Cycle Inventory Analysis: The Sub-category Assessment (SAM) Method -- 7.5 Looking for Positive Impacts-The "Handprint" Concept -- 7.6 Natural Dyeing -- 8 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 3 Social Life Cycle Assessment of Renewable Bio-Energy Products -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Bioenergy -- 3 The Significance of Biomass, Biofuels, and Bioenergy -- 4 Life Cycle Examination of Biogas Plant -- 5 Ecological Effect Classifications -- 6 Multi-usefulness and Allotment -- References.
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    Singapore :Springer Singapore Pte. Limited,
    Keywords: Agriculture-Environmental aspects. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (103 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9789811379161
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes Series
    DDC: 338.1
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Contents -- The Carbon Footprints of Agricultural Products in Canada -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Overview -- 2.1 Canadian Agriculture -- 2.2 Main Agricultural Sources and Sinks of GHGs -- 2.3 Measurement Techniques -- 2.4 Modeling GHG Emissions -- 3 GHG Emissions from the Agriculture Sector in Canada -- 3.1 Magnitude of the GHG Emissions from the Agriculture Sector -- 3.2 Soil Carbon in Agricultural Soils -- 3.3 The Carbon Footprints of Agricultural Products -- 3.4 GHG Emission Indicator Suite -- 4 Reducing GHG Emissions and Energy Production -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Extreme Inequality and Carbon Footprint of Spanish Households -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Calculation of Gini Coefficients and Palma Ratio -- 2.2 Environmental Footprint of the Extreme Inequality -- 2.3 Regression Analysis -- 2.4 Data Description -- 3 Empirical Results -- 3.1 Relative Measure of the Extreme Inequality in the Carbon Footprint -- 3.2 Inequality and Carbon Footprint: A Regression Analysis -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Software for Calculation of Carbon Footprint for Residential Buildings -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 OERCO2 Project -- 2.2 OERCO2 Software Tool -- 3 Case Studies -- 4 Results -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Carbon Footprints of Agriculture Sector -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Components of Agriculture and Their Contribution in Carbon Footprint -- 4 Mitigation Strategies -- 5 Models to Estimate Carbon Footprint -- 6 Conclusion -- References.
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