An analysis of material flows that also considers economic and social indicators has been performed at the national (Sweden) urban scale (Stockholm Gothenburg) to study dynamics resource use during last two decades. A summary policies related consumption implemented EU, local is presented their probable effects discussed based on empirical evidence. The trends indicate have failed bring significant reductions in energy throughput. Resource increased both Sweden as a whole studied cities....

In recent years several strategies have been developed and adopted to reduce the levels of Greenhouse Gas Emissions released atmosphere. The adoption Carbon Capture Utilization (CCU) technologies may contribute towards carbon sequestration as well creation high value products. This study presents a methodology assess potential CO2 utilization across Europe, identify European regions with greater deploy nine selected dioxide technologies. results show that Germany, UK France at first level...

Summary Material flow analysis (MFA) is a tool for research and decision support in environmental policy management. In order to promote the use of MFA at different spatial scales, quantification uncertainty nationwide, regional, urban methodologies provided. particular, impact input data quality on main indicators analyzed sources extent uncertainties scales are listed. The types, origin, errors described detail several imputation methods explained evaluated. By introducing novel approach...

The recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is important due to its content valuable hazardous compounds. This study investigates the case recent technology change within television sets (TVs) monitors, impact on generation WEEE, implications for industry. In particular, material flow analysis time series 1996-2014 TVs monitors by type (CRT, Plasma LCD) in physical units combined with empirical data product lifespans. number consumed has grown exponentially. As a...

Resource productivity and evidence of economic decoupling were investigated on the basis time series in 1996-2011 material flow analysis for Sweden, Stockholm, Gothenburg. In three cases, absolute reductions CO2 emissions by about 20% observed, energy consumption per capita decreased, while gross domestic product (GDP) grew. The residential public sectors decreased drastically, transport is still growing steadily. Decoupling economy as a whole (i.e., including materials) not yet happening at...

Separate collection and recycling of used batteries is required in the EU member states other countries, as a measure for environmentally sound management batteries. Monitoring rate separate battery stream important decision making, particular implementing interventions to improve evaluating their results. Limitations currently applied method estimation are discussed new method, which improves estimation, suggested. The utilizes more accurate way estimating total waste generation. This based...

Industrial Symbiosis (IS) can reduce industrial waste and the need for virgin material extraction by utilizing generated one industry as a raw another. Input-output matching is commonly used approach identifying potential IS partnerships. Usually, to collect necessary data input-output matching, companies are asked participate in workshops or surveys. However, such activities be costly time consuming. Additionally, may unwilling due issues around confidentiality. This article aims show how...

Decision makers are looking to reach consumption-based environmental impact targets like Sustainable Development Goal 12, Responsible Consumption and Production. These goals require multifaceted action at municipal, regional, national levels; however, there limitations calculating consumption the regional municipal levels. is dependent on socioeconomic metabolism of area, with its unique composition industries, consumers, public facilities, which may affect most appropriate measures meet...