Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering

ISBN 10: 9400762283 / ISBN 13: 9789400762282

Published by Springer, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9400762283
• ISBN 13: 9789400762282
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

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.

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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
• 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
• Sustainable supply chain management

The uniqueness of this book lies in the range of topics covered with in-depth analysis and case studies.

This book will be of interest to academic and industrial researchers, professionals in corporate and governmental organizations, and others interested in advancing the current state-of-the-art to the next level for the benefit of our global society.