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♻️ NORSUS at the 4th Conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Waste   Last week, three of our dedicated researchers at NORSUS had the pleasure of participating in the 4th Conference on Life Cycle Assessment of Waste. The conference brings together experts to explore the latest developments in LCA of waste systems.   🗝️ Our Head of Research, Kari-Anne Lyng, delivered a keynote presentation on "Reuse in LCA", and provides valuable insights into use of LCAs in decision making.   Our team also shared their research through presentations and posters: ▪ Pieter Callewaert presented "Reusable Fast Fashion: Do or Don't?" based on the findings of the See my used dress project. ▪ Simon Alexander Saxegård held the presentation "Bridging the Product Level with the Overall System Level in LCA", which is a part of is PhD project. ▪ Kari-Anne Lyng also presented "Circular Economy or a Drop in the Ocean: Environmental Impacts of Biogas Production from Fish Sludge," based on work in the Circulizer research project.   See the link to the article in the comments 👇 #lca #wastemanagement #sustainability #circulareconomy #research

Exciting news! I've officially earned My Green Lab Certification, a key step toward promoting sustainability in scientific research! This certification has taught me how small, actionable changes in the lab—like optimizing energy use, reducing single-use plastics, and improving waste management—can make a big impact on our planet. I encourage all my fellow students, lab professionals and researchers to explore greener practices in your labs. Together, we can reduce our environmental footprint while advancing science. Check out My Green Lab and join the movement toward a more sustainable future in research! #SustainableScience #MyGreenLab #GreenerResearch

#WebinarWednesday - By learning from nature and using bio-based building blocks we can engineer sustainable high-performance materials with improved functionality. Learn more during our FREE webinar on April 9th with Emily Cranston from the University of British Columbia. https://bit.ly/3Tu6nMX

Discover the principles and importance of green chemistry, its role in sustainability, and why it's essential for creating a safer, cleaner, and more eco-friendly future in today's world.

🔄Can the future economy be circular ?🔄 I am happy to share that another paper from my PhD research was recently published in the journal Circular Economy 🍃 Thanks to Patricia Güereca, Ricardo Bello-Mendoza and Rolando Chamy for their efforts and collaboration. 🔃 We assessed environmental impacts of wastewater treatment plants in Santiago, Chile, comparing scenarios of increasing resource recovery to enable a circular economy, with Life Cycle Assessment 🔁 with statistical significance of results included, a novelty for LCA studies 🍃 The main discussion points that arose: - how can we improve methodological consensus for interpreting LCA results ? -how can we incorporate wastewater emerging and biological contaminants in LCA inventory databases ? Lets talk LCA 🗣️

Excited to share our latest blog post that delves into the innovative realm of enzymatic degradation, recycling, and upcycling of movable crosslinked polymers. This comprehensive exploration highlights the significant advancements in sustainable materials, emphasizing the potential of enzymatic processes to enhance recycling methods and promote a circular economy. As we continue to seek solutions for environmental challenges, this research offers valuable insights into how we can effectively manage and repurpose these essential materials. Read the full post to discover the implications for our future in materials science: [Enzymatic degradation recycling and upcycling of movable crosslinked polymers](https://ift.tt/4j7w9lk).

New Article Published! 📢 We are excited to share a recently published research in the Journal of Circular Economy titled: "How Do LCA Studies Support CE? A Systematic Case Study Review" by Juliano B de Araujo, Dr. Michael Dieterle, Luis Schell, Tayla Herrmann, Marina Haug and Tobias Viere. 🌱 This study explores how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)—a key methodology in industrial ecology—supports the transition towards a circular economy. Through the analysis of 282 LCA case studies, the research identifies gaps in incorporating circular economy principles and emphasizes the need for a more robust integration of cicularity into LCA methodologies to enhance product sustainability across industries. ♻️🔍 Read the full article to learn about the role of LCA in the context of circular economy, and why a stronger alignment is crucial for driving ecological sustainability: https://lnkd.in/dv7k5nFG Thanks to the handling editor of this article: Marvin Henry #JournalOfCircularEconomy #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #LCA #Research #EnvironmentalImpact #JournalPublication

Excited to share the publication of our article, "Rapid sustainability assessment of sludge management technologies for industrial scale-up", in the prestigious journal of Sustainable Production and Consumption. This study introduces an integrated rapid #sustainability_assessment framework designed to evaluate pilot #sludge_reduction technologies across technical, economic, reliability, #environmental, and #socio_political dimensions. The framework leverages a #data_driven, scenario-based multi-criteria #decision_making approach, incorporating rigorous sensitivity and uncertainty analyses to enhance the reliability of evaluations. I am grateful to my co-authors, Hossein Sabet and Dr. Farzad Piadeh, for their invaluable contributions. Read the full article here with 50 days of free access until February 8, 2025: https://lnkd.in/dNPKiXp9

🌿 WSCC Greenprint Research Project Update: Scaling-Up in Year 2! 🌿 As we continue our mission to reduce carbon emissions in green estate maintenance, I’m thrilled to share exciting news about the WSCC Greenprint research project. Moving into year 2, we’re scaling up our efforts and forging valuable partnerships. https://lnkd.in/exRmntm5 🌱 Key Highlights: Hydrothermal Carbonisation (HTC) with University of Nottingham: We’ve secured a groundbreaking partnership with the University of Nottingham to explore HTC and use of the by-products of this process. This innovative process converts organic waste into valuable biochar and others eneregies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable practices. 🌎 Carbon Monitoring with University West of England: Our collaboration with the University West of England focuses on robust carbon monitoring techniques. By accurately measuring emissions, we can make informed decisions and drive positive change. Let’s work together to create a greener future! Feel free to connect with me if you’d like to learn more. 🌿🤝 hashtag #GreenprintProject #Sustainability #CarbonReduction #ResearchCollaboration #GreenEstateMaintenance #ClimateAction #Partnerships #EnvironmentalResearch

📢 Call For Book Chapters Dear LinkedIn network, We are delighted to invite experts to contribute book chapters for our upcoming book with NOVA Science Publishers, USA. 📗Book title: Solid Waste Management: Circular Economy Approaches Towards Sustainable Development Publisher: NOVA Science Publishers, USA 📖Book overview: This book offers a comprehensive analysis of how circular economy principles can be applied to solid waste management, aiming to shift the traditional linear model of "take, make, dispose" towards a more regenerative approach. The book will serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, environmental professionals, academics, and students in environmental science, engineering, and sustainability fields. ✨Highlights of the book : • Comprehensive coverage of novel technological interventions for solid waste mitigation and value addition. • In-depth analysis of the environmental and economic sustainability of waste- to-product conversion. • Real-world case studies illustrating successful implementation of novel technologies. • Exploration of innovative technologies and their integration into circular economy. • Insights into future directions and emerging trends in the field. 📅Important Dates: Abstract Submission: 25th June 2024 Abstract acceptance notification: 30th June, 2024 Full chapter submission: 31st August, 2024 Acceptance of Chapter after revision: 30th September, 2024 Publication of book (Tentative): March, 2025 📝Submission guidelines: The experts in the field are welcome to submit their original high-quality submissions written in good English, broadly within the scope of the book. Your contribution to this book project is expected to make a significant impact in the field of solid waste management and its utilization. Join us in this transformative project to explore your expertise at an international platform. All chapters will be peer-reviewed by experts for originality, technical competence, in-depth coverage, and relevance to the scope of the book. Send your abstract submission to: novasubmissioncall@gmail.com gunjanmukherjee@gmail.com sdsunnydhiman473@gmail.com Feel free to contact us in case of any queries. For more information related to the book please refer to the attached flyer. Author benefits: No article processing charges Worldwide recognition through NOVA Science Publishers, USA. E-copies of the published chapters to all the authors. #wastemanagement #CircularEconomy #CleanTechnologies #ValuableProducts #EconomicProduction #WasteValorization #SustainableDevelopment #SustainableEnviornment