Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Power Resources, Science, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Nature
| Author: | ISBN: | 9789400762299 | |
| Publisher: | Springer Netherlands | Publication: | July 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9789400762299 |
| Publisher: | Springer Netherlands |
| Publication: | July 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This book is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of recent developments in sustainability science and engineering. The book focuses on principles and practices and presents 18 interwoven chapters on four major themes: design for sustainability; sustainability metrics and analysis; sustainable energy; and sustainable supply/value. Significant, state-of-the-art work, methodologies, practices and plans are presented by researchers, technology developers and industry leaders. Topics discussed include: life cycle assessment; product end-of-life options; practical approaches to sustainability; environmental footprint assessment; biofuels; and sustainable supply chain management.
This book is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of recent developments in sustainability science and engineering. The book focuses on principles and practices and presents 18 interwoven chapters on four major themes: design for sustainability; sustainability metrics and analysis; sustainable energy; and sustainable supply/value. Significant, state-of-the-art work, methodologies, practices and plans are presented by researchers, technology developers and industry leaders. Topics discussed include: life cycle assessment; product end-of-life options; practical approaches to sustainability; environmental footprint assessment; biofuels; and sustainable supply chain management.
