Abstract
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Advances in printing and media technology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 36th International Research Conference of IARIGAI |
| Editors | Nils Enlund, Mladen Lovrecek |
| Publisher | IARIGAI - International Association of Research Organizations for the Printing, Information and Communication Industries |
| Pages | 15-22 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-9812-7041-0 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 36th International Research Conference of IARIGAI: Advances in printing and media technology - Stockholm, Sweden Duration: 13 Sep 2009 → 16 Sep 2009 |
Conference
| Conference | 36th International Research Conference of IARIGAI |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden |
| City | Stockholm |
| Period | 13/09/09 → 16/09/09 |
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Keywords
- carbon footprint
- life-cycle assessment (LCA)
- printing technology
- environmental impact
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Challenges in carbon footprint calculation and interpretation - Case Magazine. / Pajula, Tiina; Pihkola, Hanna; Nors, Minna.
Advances in printing and media technology: Proceedings of the 36th International Research Conference of IARIGAI. ed. / Nils Enlund; Mladen Lovrecek. IARIGAI - International Association of Research Organizations for the Printing, Information and Communication Industries, 2009. p. 15-22.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
TY - GEN
T1 - Challenges in carbon footprint calculation and interpretation - Case Magazine
AU - Pajula, Tiina
AU - Pihkola, Hanna
AU - Nors, Minna
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - Carbon footprint has become a key element in evaluating the emissions of greenhouse gases related to manufacturing of print products. The study defines carbon footprint of a Finnish weekly magazine and discusses the significance of the results and ways to diminish greenhouse gas emissions occurred during the product's life cycle. Energy needed in the pulp, paper and printing processes creates the main part of the emissions. Furthermore, transporting the product to customer becomes a remarkable contributor. However, current methodology involves open questions and e.g. landfill data estimations bring in great variation. The calculations provide a baseline against which the development can be measured and communicated. Lots of emphasis should be given on the communication of the results and the carbon footprint should be expressed as a range of values rather than as a single figure.
AB - Carbon footprint has become a key element in evaluating the emissions of greenhouse gases related to manufacturing of print products. The study defines carbon footprint of a Finnish weekly magazine and discusses the significance of the results and ways to diminish greenhouse gas emissions occurred during the product's life cycle. Energy needed in the pulp, paper and printing processes creates the main part of the emissions. Furthermore, transporting the product to customer becomes a remarkable contributor. However, current methodology involves open questions and e.g. landfill data estimations bring in great variation. The calculations provide a baseline against which the development can be measured and communicated. Lots of emphasis should be given on the communication of the results and the carbon footprint should be expressed as a range of values rather than as a single figure.
KW - carbon footprint
KW - life-cycle assessment (LCA)
KW - printing technology
KW - environmental impact
M3 - Conference article in proceedings
SN - 978-3-9812-7041-0
SP - 15
EP - 22
BT - Advances in printing and media technology
A2 - Enlund, Nils
A2 - Lovrecek, Mladen
PB - IARIGAI - International Association of Research Organizations for the Printing, Information and Communication Industries
ER -