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Energy Footprints of the Food and Textile Sectors
Title:
Energy Footprints of the Food and Textile Sectors
ISBN:
9789811329562
Edition:
1st ed. 2019.
Publication Information New:
Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
Physical Description:
VII, 61 p. 15 illus., 9 illus. in color. online resource.
Series:
Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes,
Contents:
Energy Footprints of Food Products -- Energy and Carbon Footprint of Food Industry -- Energy Footprints of Textile Products.
Abstract:
This book addresses energy footprints in the food and textile sectors. Each footprint case study presents essential background information and discusses the scientific consensus, methodological framework, assessment checklist, calculation tools and techniques, applications, challenges and limitations. More importantly, the book explores the application of each indicator/framework in various industrial sectors and the associated challenges, as well as outlooks for the future - essential considerations, given that energy consumption and conservation are the primary elements in any industry's sustainability strategy.
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Language:
English