What to Do about Plastics? Lessons from a Study of United Kingdom Plastics Flows
New study of UK plastics flows shows 1/3 of related GHG emissions could be reduced by increasing recycling capacity and reducing demand.
Publications
Criteria for Assessing Sustainability of Lignocellulosic Wastes: Applied to the Cellulose Nanofibril Packaging Production in the UK
New paper outlines 13 criteria for assessing the sustainability of lignocellulosic wastes, a new source of bioplastic packaging.
Pairing Quantity and Quality in
a Mass Balance of Water in California
We introduce a new seven-step method for creating a water budget that combines both quality and quantity in a mass balance of water.
Planet-compatible pathways for transitioning the chemical industry
Researchers present seven planet-compatible pathways the chemical industry could follow to reach net zero by 2050.
Regional characteristics and spatial correlation of haze pollution: Interpretative system analysis in cities of Fenwei Plain in China
New article from CuiCui Xiao recommends coordinated governance to tackle regional patterns of urban haze pollution.
Limited quantity and quality of steel supply in a zero-emission future
If we are truly committed to reaching zero emissions, we must be prepared for a world where the amount of steel we can produce is lower
Transforming agrifood production systems and supply chains with digital twins
Digital twins could transform the agricultural sector. But how effective could they be? New article reviews the key barriers to deploying this new technology.
Re-envisioning Innovation for Sustainability
“EcoMechatronics: Challenges for Evolution, Development and Sustainability” (edited by Peter Hehenberger, Maki Habib, David Bradley) showcases how EcoMechatronics can increase sustainability within engineering and manufacturing. It brings together...
An exergy based assessment of the efficiency of nuclear fuel cycles
Nuclear electrical generation can only play a role in the future of global energy if it can ensure its use of fuels, primarily uranium, is sustainable. This sustainability...
A stock-flow-service nexus vision of the low-carbon economy
This study uses a stock-flow-service nexus to evaluate seven key strategies available to reduce carbon emissions and build a low-carbon economy.