PhD research position for the sustainable use of textiles, Chalmers...
A new PhD position is now open at Chalmers University of Technology for the sustainable use of textiles. The holder of this position will engage in environmental systems analysis and behavioural...
View ArticleGuidelines for Providing Product Sustainability Information Published by UN...
UN Environment and the International Trade Centre recently released the Guidelines for Providing Product Sustainability Information, a global guidance document on making effective environmental, social...
View ArticleLCA and EPD help Fibercon win environmental award
ALCAS member Fibercon won the award for Sustainability and Environment at the recent Concrete Awards in Queensland. The award was given for their Emesh 100% Recycled Macro Poly used for concrete...
View ArticleCan European pigs thrive on local feedstuffs like rapeseed meal and DDGS?
Efficient use of local resources may improve the productivity, resilience and competitiveness of European pig production, says Wendy Rauw, research scientist, INIA in Spain.
View ArticleEntries for The Circulars 2019 – Open!
The Circulars is the world’s premier circular economy award program that is created as an initiative of the World Economic Forum and the Forum of Young Economic Leaders, in collaboration with the...
View ArticleSSCI Public Consultation Opportunity
The Consumer Goods Forum is launching the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative:SSCI in order to promote good social and environmental practices in global supply chains by benchmarking and recognising...
View Article11th International Conference Life Cycle Assessment of FOOD 2018 in...
Shangri La Hotel, Thailand, 17-19 October 2018
View ArticleFSLCI Publishes Circular Economy Vision Workshop Report
The FSLCI identified the need for a clear and internationally accepted definition of what constitutes a Circular Economy approach and this is what this report attempts to do. Drafted by the FSLCI the...
View ArticleLife cycle approaches to be a focus area at UNEA4
Since it was created in the Rio+20 conference back in 2012, the UN Environment Assembly is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment. With a universal membership, UNEA is now...
View ArticleLCA Studies show Compostable Products may not be as Green as You Think
Recent studies highlight that compostable products may not be the best answer for the environment. The composting process requires oxygen and, for the most part, landfills are sealed, airtight — and...
View ArticleIS NZ Summit - 15th & 16th May
Don’t miss out on the IS New Zealand Summit #ConnectNZ in May 2019. Day 1 (15th May) will focus on IS Ratings with learnings from projects and a site tour of City Rail Link. The theme for day 2 (16th...
View ArticleTechno-economic assessment and life cycle assessment guidelines for CO2...
CO2 utilisation technologies, also known as carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) or CO2 re-use, capture CO2 and convert it into new products or services. CCU is gaining momentum as academia, industry...
View ArticleEnvironmental stakeholders chart national waste management strategy
Environmental stakeholders met in Dar es Salaam to chart the national waste management strategy that will be a road map toward clean, safe and toxic free Tanzania. Project coordinator from the...
View ArticleNew global standard counts the cost of environmental damage
Environmental damage costs society enormous amounts of money -- and often leaves future generations to foot the bill. Now, a new ISO standard will help companies valuate and manage the impact of their...
View ArticleSustainable Packaging Market Worldwide: Market Dynamics and Trends,...
Sustainable packaging is the development and use of packaging which results in improved sustainability. Sustainable packaging involves increased use of life cycle inventory and life cycle assessment...
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