Eco-efficiency analysis methodology on the example of the chosen polyolefins production

• Autorzy: Czaplicka-Kolarz K. , Burchart-Korol D. , Krawczyk P.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: This paper presents the eco-efficiency methodology and application of eco-efficiency analysis for the chosen polyolefins production. The article presents also main tools of eco-efficiency analysis: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Net Present Value (NPV). Design/methodology/approach: On the basis of LCA and NPV of high density polyethylene (HDPE) and low density polyethylene (LDPE) production, eco-efficiency analysis is conducted. Findings: In this article environmental and economic performance of the chosen polyolefins production was presented. The basis phases of eco-efficiency methodology also presented. Research limitations/implications: Eco-efficiency analysis allows economic and environmental assessment of products or/and technology. Taking into account economic and environmental aspects enables designing and the production of the most eco- efficiency product. Practical implications: Eco-efficiency analysis allows economic and environmental assessment of products or/and technology. Taking into account economic and environmental aspects enables designing and the production of the most eco-efficiency product. Originality/value: The paper presents eco-efficiency analysis as a new approach to products assessment. The eco-efficiency possibility is valuable for designers and manufacturers to design the most eco-efficiency product or technology.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

eco-efficiency analysis methodology; life cycle assessment; LCA; net present value; NPV; high density polyethylene; HDPE; low density polyethylene; LDPE

PL

efektywność ekologiczna; ocena cyklu życia; LCA; wartość bieżąca netto; NPV; polietylen dużej gęstości; polietylen małej gęstości

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2010
• Tom: Vol. 43, nr 1
• Strony: 469--475
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 20 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Czaplicka-Kolarz K.

• Central Mining Institute, Plac Gwarków 1, 40-019 Katowice, Poland

autor

Burchart-Korol D.

• Central Mining Institute, Plac Gwarków 1, 40-019 Katowice, Poland

autor

Krawczyk P.

• Central Mining Institute, Plac Gwarków 1, 40-019 Katowice, Poland

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