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Expert sessions and a brief introduction of the speakers of the 14th international Enviromanagement 2024 conference (EN) https://lnkd.in/gSikvgqY (SK) https://nmc.sk/enviro2024 September 30 – October 1, 2024, High Tatras, Slovakia PART II. === Session: MONITORING SUCCESS OF WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS - AVOIDING SUNKEN INVESTMENTS ===   Pavel Novák, Odpadová poradenská, s.r.o., Prague, Czech Republic // The Czech Republic is NOT at risk of not achieving EU Waste targets in 2025 – Has our approach to planning gotten us into this situation?   Martin Steiner, TBU Environmental Engineering Consultants, Innsbruck, Austria // Avoiding the creation of stranded assets – Lessons learned from projects financed by International Finance Institutions.   Jarno Stet, Westminster City Council, London, UK // Waste Collection and Transport Within the City of Westminster, London.   === Session: COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT ===   Evelyn Wolfslehner, Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Wien, Austria // Waste from road to rail: Experiences from a long-term project, and outlook – Mandatory rail transport of certain wastes from 2023 in (and through) Austria.   Leonardo Benuzzi, Sartori Ambiente Srl, Arco, Italy // From collecting waste to collecting data: A digitalisation journey towards the bin as a waste meter.   Florian Ennemoser & Armin Wolf, Wiegon GmbH, Landeck, Austria // The future of the recycling center is digital.   Konstantins Makejevs, Mappost Ltd., Riga, Latvia // Waste Collection Logistics – Advanced Route and Resource Planning Optimization.

The book: -Presents case studies that have addressed sustainability challenges in various disciplines -Provides multidisciplinary collaborations between various fields leading to the development of new technologies -Summarizes latest practices in engineering to reduce environmental impact and promote social responsibility

If you really want to understand how to design & build a sustainable infrastructure, then I highly recommend the book 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆: 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆. . . #sustainability #pervan #designcleaner

🏺It’s not often you get to introduce a mythological figure on LinkedIn. But... please welcome PRONOE in our midst! Greek for “forethought”, Pronoe is also the name of a French venture that Carbonfix is proud to support. ♻️Pronoe develops automated water treatment systems that can easily be integrated downstream from industrial sites along the coast. Return flows to sea are processed into less acidic or more alkaline flows, thereby locally mitigating the acidification of surface waters and restoring their natural capacity to remove CO2 from the air. 🏄🏼♂️Designed for frugality, sustainability, and deployability, Pronoe’s process does not produce wastes but can produce by-products on demand– and operates within pre-existing environmental permits for discharge. Now that's what we call efficient engineering. 🌏 The team, based in Paris, aims at installing 500kt removal capacity in 2030 and has a long-term aim of removing 700 Megatons per year. 🧑🏼🔬Using Carbonfix funds, Pronoe will be able to extend its runway, carry out tests and engineer their industrial demonstrator. 🏭For us at Carbonfix, Pronoe’s nascent technology is a great example of industrial integration and co-benefit maximization, where CO2 removal activities lead not only to high-quality CO2 removal certificates but also to environmental co-benefits and clear implications for industrial decarbonation and insetting activities. Go check them out at https://www.pronoe.earth/ Or read a Q&A in our newsletter (link below) Rock on, Nicolas Sdez & Juan Buceta! Siemon van den Berg, Pepijn van Dijk, Arnoud Haverlag Jeroen Hazewinkel Olga Liash Jarno van den Heuvel Sidney John Vollmer

With the growing concern for sustainability in the construction industry, building material science also plays an important role in the development and use of environmentally friendly materials and building systems. This includes the study of materials that are renewable, recyclable, and energy-efficient, as well as the use of new technologies and materials to reduce the environmental impact of construction and building use. 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (ISSN: 2630-5216) publishes detailed case studies and review articles, as well as short communications and discussions. https://lnkd.in/grN4hAiZ #BuildingMaterialScience #ConstructionMaterials #MaterialsEngineering #StructuralMaterials #SustainableBuildingMaterials #BuildingDesign #BuildingPerformance #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingSafety #GreenBuildingMaterials 

🦋 I am pleased to share that our paper, published in Sustainable Cities and Society, is available now! A multi-stakeholder engagement framework for material-building-city synergy through circular transformation ♻️ The #circulareconomy has been gaining significant momentum, especially within the construction industry! This evolving field encompasses diverse research areas such as resource and waste management, circular design principles, (de)construction, and flow analysis. 🌍 In our paper, which stems from the core motivation of my PhD, we highlighted the critical role of #stakeholderengagement in fostering a #circularconstruction industry—an industry defined by complex interrelations. 🏙️ By conceptualizing cities as "a resource hub," enabling the synergy between material (micro), building (meso), and city (macro) scales through effective stakeholder engagement was the driving force. 🏗️ We extracted the circularity strategies from the literature and used #LDA topic modeling by NLP to demonstrate the main topics of the strategies before identifying Critical Success Factors which provide a guide for industrial stakeholders and governmental institutions to meet their circularity objectives. 💡 Ultimately, we presented the #REVERT framework for "circular city governance," reinforcing stakeholder engagement not only for sustainable but also regenerative urban development. 🍀 I want to express my hearty gratitude to my supervisor Ali Murat Tanyer, and my host supervisor Guillaume Habert during my visit to ETH Zurich - Chair of Sustainable Construction, and TÜBİTAK for the support under the "International Research Fellowship Programme for PhD Students". You can access the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/ekMGq_Xx #circulareconomy #constructionindustry #stakeholderengagement #collaboration #stakeholderanalysis #regenerativedevelopment

"We're building a sustainable project, why should we think about the materials?" Nowadays, I hardly see any new build projects not being labelled as "sustainable". Mostly that's linked to the energy efficiency (Nearly-zero-emission-building etc.), solar panels and gas-free heating. Which is an important step, no doubt. But when you look more in detail at the material level, the story ends. PIR insulation, tons and tons of materials glued to each other, concrete only,... Taking the #embodiedcarbon into account which is the carbon impact of the materials used? Nope. Too expensive. Not used to it. We have always done it that way. Well, that's actually what we really need to focus on! Why? Almost all new projects today are fossil-free, with a really low operational carbon footprint. And so the impact of the materials used becomes more and more important, covering up to 90% of the emissions. I'm not advocating to move into tents. There are bio-based products on the market that do not cost more than their conventional counterparts. With huge environmental benefits. With the necessary certificates. Question the way you build. The materials you use. Exchange ideas with peers. It's a learning path a lot of people are one, willing to share their experiences and learnings. #sustainableconstruction

Big Science, Smaller Footprint! A fascinating topic that highlights the importance of sustainability in scientific research. Big Science refers to large-scale, complex scientific research projects that often require significant resources, infrastructure, and collaboration. :The Environmental Impact of Big Science While Big Science has led to numerous groundbreaking discoveries, it also has a significant environmental impact, including: 1. *Energy Consumption*: Large-scale research facilities, such as particle accelerators and supercomputers, require massive amounts of energy to operate. 2. *Resource Utilization*: Big Science projects often require large amounts of materials, such as rare earth metals and other resources. 3. *Waste Generation*: Scientific research can generate hazardous waste, including chemicals, radioactive materials, and electronic waste. *Strategies for Reducing the Footprint of Big Science* To mitigate the environmental impact of Big Science, researchers, institutions, and governments can employ several strategies: 1. *Energy Efficiency*: Implement energy-efficient technologies and practices, such as using renewable energy sources, optimizing energy consumption, and reducing waste heat. 2. *Sustainable Resource Management*: Implement sustainable resource management practices, such as reducing water consumption, using recycled materials, and minimizing waste generation. 3. *Green Infrastructure*: Design and build research facilities with sustainability in mind, incorporating green building materials, optimizing natural light and ventilation, and implementing rainwater harvesting systems. 4. *Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing*: Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing among researchers, institutions, and industries to reduce duplication of efforts, share resources, and promote sustainable practices. 5. *Education and Training*: Provide education and training programs for researchers, students, and staff on sustainable practices, environmental awareness, and responsible resource management. Examples of Sustainable Big Science Initiatives: Conclusion: Big Science can have a significant environmental impact, but by employing sustainable strategies and practices, researchers, institutions, and governments can reduce the footprint of Big Science. By prioritizing sustainability, we can ensure that scientific research continues to advance our understanding of the world while minimizing its impact on the environment.

a strategy for new ways of building --> --> --> 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 --> --> --> [1] 𝐑e𝐓h𝐢n𝐤: bio-based+carbon-reduced [2] 𝐒a𝐧d𝐛o𝐱: experimental prototyping, learn from nature [3] 𝐓r𝐚n𝐬f𝐨r𝐦: scale solutions, collaborate openly, [4] 𝐁u𝐢l𝐝 regenerative, low-carbon, natural materials <-- <-- <-- 𝗥𝗲𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗽 <-- <-- <-- "embracing the opportunities to reduce our footprint seeking scalable solutions to decarbonize the industry" a 𝐛e𝐬t p𝐫a𝐜t𝐢c𝐞 𝐫e𝐭h𝐢n𝐤 𝐩r𝐨j𝐞c𝐭 by Henning Larsen https://lnkd.in/dy_WQr-z

With the growing concern for sustainability in the construction industry, building material science also plays an important role in the development and use of environmentally friendly materials and building systems. This includes the study of materials that are renewable, recyclable, and energy-efficient, as well as the use of new technologies and materials to reduce the environmental impact of construction and building use. 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (ISSN: 2630-5216) publishes detailed case studies and review articles, as well as short communications and discussions. https://lnkd.in/g8MTANfw #BuildingMaterialScience #ConstructionMaterials #MaterialsEngineering #StructuralMaterials #SustainableBuildingMaterials #BuildingDesign #BuildingPerformance #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingSafety #GreenBuildingMaterials