Springer Treatise on Sustainability Science and Engineering

This book explores the major themes of design for sustainability; sustainability metrics and analysis; sustainable energy; and sustainable supply and value. Covers life cycle assessment; product end-of-life options; environmental footprint assessment and more. Review From the reviews: “This four-part volume … focuses on four key topics: design, sustainability metrics, sustainable energy, and sustainable supply chain management. … this is an important book with significant content for those who are interested in applications of sustainability science and engineering. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners.” (L. E. Erickson, Choice, Vol. 51 (6), February, 2014) From the Back Cover 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.