The need for life cycle assessment in India for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhijeet Anand ◽  
Priyanka Kaushal
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals

scholarly journals Process modelling and life cycle assessment coupled with experimental work to shape the future sustainable production of chemicals and fuels

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iasonas Ioannou ◽  
Sebastiano Carlo Carlo D'Angelo ◽  
Ángel Galán-Martín ◽  
Carlos Pozo ◽  
Javier Perez-Ramirez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Experimental Work ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Alternative Pathways ◽  
Carbon Neutrality ◽  
The Future ◽  
Development Goals

Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals and carbon neutrality targets requires transitioning to cleaner products, which poses significant challenges to the future chemical industry. Identifying alternative pathways to cover the growing...

scholarly journals Life cycle assessment as tool for realization of sustainable development goals - towards sustainable future of the world: mini review

2021 ◽  
pp. 49-61
Author(s):  
Joanna Bojarska ◽  
Patrycja Złoty ◽  
Wojciech M. Wolf
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Agenda 2030 ◽  
Current State ◽  
Product Service ◽  
The World ◽  
Development Goals

“One planet, one main goal: good life for all”: it could be a motto of sustainable world. Sustainability is global mega trend in all fields of life to promote prosperity protecting our planet. Sustainable development is a requirement and a priority for all people all over the world. It is defined as development of the current world with a view to the future generations. In 2015, the UN Member States established Agenda 2030, including seventeen “Sustainable Development Goals”, SDG, which should be realized by 2030. Objectives scope all areas of life, namely quality of human life, ecosystem, world peace or partnerships. Each goal has an environmental context. According to the “United Nations Environment Program” (UNEP), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a perfect method in the context of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs. The concept not only concerns the effects of the process/production system or the product/service but also all stages of its life (from cradle to grave), considering the carbon, environmental, consumer or biodiversity footprints. LCA is the only comprehensive eco-innovation indicator and policy implementation technique of sustainable development in companies in terms of eco-efficiency and eco-products. This mini review provides a survey of the current state of knowledge on sustainability and sustainable development as well as the relevance of new holistic methodology bridging SDGs with LCA, on the base of the newest scientific worldwide literature.

scholarly journals Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Ecosystem Services, Sustainable Development Goals, and Need to Focus on Circular Economy and Policy Interventions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9963
Author(s):  
Rakesh Kumar ◽  
Anurag Verma ◽  
Arkajyoti Shome ◽  
Rama Sinha ◽  
Srishti Sinha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystems ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Development Goals

Plastic pollution is ubiquitous in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Plastic waste exposed to the environment creates problems and is of significant concern for all life forms. Plastic production and accumulation in the natural environment are occurring at an unprecedented rate due to indiscriminate use, inadequate recycling, and deposits in landfills. In 2019, the global production of plastic was at 370 million tons, with only 9% of it being recycled, 12% being incinerated, and the remaining left in the environment or landfills. The leakage of plastic wastes into terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems is occurring at an unprecedented rate. The management of plastic waste is a challenging problem for researchers, policymakers, citizens, and other stakeholders. Therefore, here, we summarize the current understanding and concerns of plastics pollution (microplastics or nanoplastics) on natural ecosystems. The overall goal of this review is to provide background assessment on the adverse effects of plastic pollution on natural ecosystems; interlink the management of plastic pollution with sustainable development goals; address the policy initiatives under transdisciplinary approaches through life cycle assessment, circular economy, and sustainability; identify the knowledge gaps; and provide current policy recommendations. Plastic waste management through community involvement and socio-economic inputs in different countries are presented and discussed. Plastic ban policies and public awareness are likely the major mitigation interventions. The need for life cycle assessment and circularity to assess the potential environmental impacts and resources used throughout a plastic product’s life span is emphasized. Innovations are needed to reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover plastics and find eco-friendly replacements for plastics. Empowering and educating communities and citizens to act collectively to minimize plastic pollution and use alternative options for plastics must be promoted and enforced. Plastic pollution is a global concern that must be addressed collectively with the utmost priority.

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