scholarly journals Using telemedicine for a lower carbon footprint in healthcare: A twofold tale of healing

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 100006
Author(s):  
Christos Tsagkaris ◽  
Anastasiia V. Hoian ◽  
Shoaib Ahmad ◽  
Mohammad Yasir Essar ◽  
Loyle Wesley Campbell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Lower Carbon

scholarly journals Estado del conocimiento en la explotación del Gas de Lutita (Shale Gas) y su potencial geológico en el Norte de España

2018 ◽  
pp. 123-140
Author(s):  
Asier García Pérez ◽  
Manuel Regueiro González-Barros ◽  
Agustín Pieren Pidal
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Shale Gas ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Extraction Techniques ◽  
Exploration And Exploitation ◽  
Northern Spain ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Lower Carbon ◽  
Public Opposition

Resumen El cambio del paradigma energético a fuentes con menor huella de carbono, así como el desarrollo de las tecnologías y técnicas de extracción, han colocado al gas de lutita en el punto de mira como recurso menos contaminante, abundante en el norte de España, y capaz de suplir en gran medida las necesidades actuales de abastecimiento energético que requiere el país. Sin embargo, existe una importante carencia de información integrada sobre el tema, con respecto a lo geológico, lo económico, lo ambiental y lo social, y como consecuencia de ello, se ha desa- rrollado una fuerte oposición pública que ha paralizado la exploración y la posible explotación de dicho recurso. Para formar parte del progreso, es necesario comenzar permitiendo la investigación y exploración de este recurso en España. Por ello, este artículo pretende mostrar el panorama actual que rodea al gas natural en un contexto transitorio a energías menos agresivas con el medio ambiente, cómo funciona la extracción de dicha fuente (gas de lutita), y como debería llevarse a cabo en España con los problemas que ello conllevaría, así como analizar la respuesta y preocupación de la ciudadanía frente a este desarrollo. Abstract The change of the energy paradigm to sources with lower carbon footprint, as well as the development of technologies and extraction techniques, have placed the shale gas in the spotlight as a less polluting resource, because it is abundant in Northern Spain, and capable of supplying to a large extent the current supply needs that the country requires. However, there is a relevant lack of information on the subject, about the geological, economic, environmental and social issues. And as a consequence, a strong public opposition has developed, and has so far paralyzed the exploration and exploitation of this resource. To be part of the progress, it is necessary to begin the research and exploration of this resource in Spain. Therefore, this paper aims to show the current panorama surrounding natural gas in a transitory context towards less environmentally aggressive energies with the environment, how the extraction of that source works (shale gas) and how it should be done in Spain with the problems that this would entail, as well as analyzing the response and concern of the citizens regarding this development.

scholarly journals An Investigation into the Environmental Impact of Product Recovery Methods to Support Sustainable Manufacturing within Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

2012 ◽  
pp. 73-90
Author(s):  
Michaela R. Appleby ◽  
Chris G. Lambert ◽  
Allan E. W. Rennie ◽  
Adam B. Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Sustainable Manufacturing ◽  
Product Recovery ◽  
Waste Hierarchy ◽  
Government Legislation ◽  
Lower Carbon ◽  
Recovery Methods

The effects of climate change and government legislation has changed the way in which manufacturers can dispose of their waste, encouraging SMEs to source alternative disposal methods such as those indicated in the waste hierarchy. It is economically and environmentally beneficial to use product recovery methods to divert waste from landfill. The environmental impact of two product recovery methods, remanufacturing and repairing, has been compared via a carbon footprint calculation for a UK-based SME. The calculation has identified that repairing has a lower carbon footprint than remanufacturing, however this only extends the original life-cycle of the product, whereas remanufacturing provides a new life-cycle and warranty, and therefore seen as the most preferable method of product recovery to support sustainable manufacturing.

scholarly journals An Investigation into the Environmental Impact of Product Recovery Methods to Support Sustainable Manufacturing Within Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Michaela R. Appleby ◽  
Chris G. Lambert ◽  
Allan E. W. Rennie ◽  
Adam B. Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Sustainable Manufacturing ◽  
Product Recovery ◽  
Waste Hierarchy ◽  
Government Legislation ◽  
Lower Carbon ◽  
Recovery Methods

The effects of climate change and government legislation has changed the way in which manufacturers can dispose of their waste, encouraging SMEs to source alternative disposal methods such as those indicated in the waste hierarchy. It is economically and environmentally beneficial to use product recovery methods to divert waste from landfill. The environmental impact of two product recovery methods, remanufacturing and repairing, has been compared via a carbon footprint calculation for a UK-based SME. The calculation has identified that repairing has a lower carbon footprint than remanufacturing, however this only extends the original life-cycle of the product, whereas remanufacturing provides a new life-cycle and warranty, and therefore seen as the most preferable method of product recovery to support sustainable manufacturing.

scholarly journals Sustainable products in the leather industry

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Ballus ◽  
Anna Bacardit
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Leather Industry ◽  
Material Content ◽  
Sustainable Products ◽  
Short Lifespan ◽  
Renewable Raw Material ◽  
Lower Carbon

Protecting the environment is one of the three objectives of sustainability. One way to achieve this is to preserve natural resources by using renewable or residual raw materials. These products have a shorter lifespan and a lower carbon footprint, are highly biodegradable, and are therefore considered to be sustainable products. In this paper, three retanning agents and two oils classified as sustainable products were studied. First, biobased carbon content (an indicator of renewable raw material content) was determined. Then, the physical and organoleptic properties of the leathers treated with each product (degree of softness, firmness and fullness) were evaluated. The COD of residual baths was also determined in oils. The products presented in this paper meet the sustainability requirements, i.e., high renewable raw material content, short lifespan, and low carbon footprint. In addition, these products show high fixation and therefore have a low COD in residual baths, thus also contributing to their sustainability.

Promoting a Lower Carbon Footprint using an Enhanced Pedestrian-Friendly Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (13) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Rohana Sham ◽  
Razifah Othman ◽  
Ho Hui Yee ◽  
Tan Yi Han
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Carbon Emission ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Pedestrian System ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Lower Carbon

Walking has significantly contributed to a lower carbon emission of a country. With the aspiration of a lesser carbon footprint zone, the initiatives of understanding the current pedestrian system are crucial. Although walking improves green mobility, it is still known as the least preferred mode. Thus, this study aims to improve pedestrian walkways and promote a higher level of usage of pedestrian walkways by analyzing the critical factors contributing to the lower carbon footprint among the urban dwellers. The results will help to improve a lower carbon footprint practice in the metropolitan area.Keywords: Pedestrian,Friendly,Low Carbon,SatisfactioneISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.1982

scholarly journals Carbonation and Chloride Ions’ Penetration of Alkali-Activated Materials: A Review

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (21) ◽  
pp. 5074
Author(s):  
Xuanhan Zhang ◽  
Kaidi Long ◽  
Wei Liu ◽  
Lixiao Li ◽  
Wu-Jian Long
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Reaction Mechanisms ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Chloride Ions ◽  
Reaction Products ◽  
Chemical Reaction Mechanisms ◽  
Corrosion Mechanisms ◽  
Mitigation Methods ◽  
Alkali Activated ◽  
Lower Carbon

Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) are widely recognized as potential alternatives to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) due to their lower carbon footprint. However, like OPC, AAMs can also generate some durable problems when exposed to aggressive environments and the mechanisms and possible improvements are still not fully clear in existing investigations. Furthermore, the corrosion mechanisms of AAMs are different from OPC due to the discrepant reaction products and pore structures. Thus, this study’s aim is to review the chemical reaction mechanisms, factors, and mitigation methods when AAMs are attacked by carbonation and chloride ions, along with a summative discussion regarding instructive insights to durable problems of AAMs.

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