Abstract
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.
| 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 Sept 2009 → 16 Sept 2009 |
Conference
| Conference | 36th International Research Conference of IARIGAI |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | Sweden |
| City | Stockholm |
| Period | 13/09/09 → 16/09/09 |
Keywords
- carbon footprint
- life-cycle assessment (LCA)
- printing technology
- environmental impact
