Life cycle assessments (LCA) are one tool OEMs, fabricators and suppliers can use to understand – and improve – the environmental impact of composite parts and materials. Examples shown include an LCA ...

McGill engineering researchers have introduced an open-source model that makes it easier for experts and non-experts alike to ...

Today, you can buy a pair of sneakers partially made from carbon dioxide pulled out of the atmosphere. But measuring the carbon-reduction benefits of making that pair of sneakers with CO 2 is complex.

Corrosion and resilience assessments are too often based on performance assumptions that are inaccurate for a specific site because the criteria for material and system selection are continually ...

As photovoltaic (PV) technologies evolve, understanding their environmental implications is crucial for a sustainable energy transition. IEA PVPS Task 12 analyzes the environmental impact of ...

A new study shows how digital building models can be used to pinpoint where carbon emissions occur across a building’s entire ...

Evonik (Essen, Germany) has published life cycle assessment (LCA) information for its Vestamid fiber-reinforced polyamide and Trogamid transparent polyamide products within its High Performance ...

[The following article is an excerpt from “Aluminium Recyclability and Recycling: Towards Sustainable Cities,” written by Michael Stacey and published by Cwningen Press in 2015. The document can be ...

Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a widely utilized technique to quantify inputs and emissions associated with the life cycle of a product, from raw materials extraction through the product’s end-of-life ...

Global urbanization is accelerating, and it is estimated that by 2050, up to 68 percent of the population will reside in urban regions. Cement, clay brick, ceramics, mortar, wood, plastic, and steel ...