Understanding Life Cycle Thinking and its Practical Application  to Agri-Food System

Nazir, Novizar

doi:10.18517/ijaseit.7.5.3578

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“…This study compares the environmental impact of the informal and formal recycling of smartphone waste. The functional unit measured is 1 ton of smartphone waste, and the functional unit is a quantitative value related to the system's function [45].…”

Section: B Life Cycle Assessment Data Processingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Eco-Efficiency Comparative Analysis of Informal and Formal Smartphone Recycling Practices Using Life Cycle Assessment

Sari¹,

Masruroh²,

Asih³

2023

Int. J. Adv. Sci. Eng. Inf. Technol.

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Due to a lack of environmental protection awareness and knowledge, many practices informally recycle smartphone waste to get precious metals. Smartphones are hazardous and toxic waste materials, so they require proper handling not to cause problems for the environment. This study aims to measure the environmental impact and eco-efficiency level of formal recycling practices carried out by licensed companies and compare them with informal recycling practices carried out by the community. Environmental impact measurement uses Life Cycle Assessment with the eco-cost method. The measurement results show informal recycling practices have a higher environmental impact than formal recycling practices. Informal recycling practices harm almost every category, while formal recycling has a significant positive impact on the acidification and metal scarcity categories. Based on the value of the eco-efficiency index, formal recycling practices are affordable and sustainable and have an eco-efficiency level of 100%. Economically, formal recycling provides higher financial benefits than informal recycling. Thus, formal recycling practices are better and more profitable than informal recycling practices from the economic and environmental aspects. So, it is time for Indonesia to switch to a formal recycling process carried out by licensed companies considering the vast potential for waste as a raw material. The government's role is to invite the public to distribute smartphone waste to licensed recycling companies.

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Section: B Life Cycle Assessment Data Processingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Eco-Efficiency Comparative Analysis of Informal and Formal Smartphone Recycling Practices Using Life Cycle Assessment

Sari¹,

Masruroh²,

Asih³

2023

Int. J. Adv. Sci. Eng. Inf. Technol.

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“…A comprehensive overview of the methods was conducted by Barrientos-Fuentes and Berg [42]. In principle, sustainability in agriculture must be considered within the framework of life cycle thinking (LCT) [43].…”

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confidence: 99%

Social Life Cycle Assessment of Laser Weed Control System: A Case Study

Michaliszyn-Gabryś,

Bronder,

Krupanek

2024

Sustainability

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Agriculture is an important sector of the European Union in social, economic and environmental terms. To ensure the sustainability of the sector, improvements are needed in key operations. Weeding is one of the most important activities affecting farm productivity, farmer safety, food safety and security, and the state of the environment. New technical and organizational solutions are needed to achieve the goals of the EU policy for sustainable agriculture. One of the advanced techniques is laser-based weed control. It is important to fully understand the impact of the introduction of these techniques on markets and agricultural practices in the context of sustainability. For this reason, a social life cycle analysis (S-LCA) was carried out. The method applied in the study was based on a participatory approach. The assessment was carried out from three perspectives: the general society, the farmers and the business perspective in relation to agriculture. Expert interviews based on questionnaires and workshops were conducted to gather opinions on the impact of new laser technology on specific aspects of its implementation. The results show generally positive effects from all perspectives, especially from the farmers’ perspective. From the farmers’ point of view, the most favored factors influencing the widespread introduction of WLAT are the economic consequences, the most important of which are the production costs associated with the introduction of the new technology. According to business experts, the perspective of business development, with particular emphasis on new prospects for businesses and development, is the most important factor. The quality of life and the environment are most valued by society.

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“…Carbon footprint studies are based on life cycle thinking (LCT). LCT provides benefits and calculates the trade-offs of all activities throughout the life cycle of products and services and then identifies opportunities for environmental improvement in each activity (Nazir, 2017). Therefore, the studies of carbon footprint can be expanded to include multidisciplinary considerations (ecological and socio-economic) and interdisciplinary considerations (engineering and environmental) for agricultural sustainability purposes (Henriksson et al, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

Carbon Footprint Calculation of Net CO2 in Agroforestry and Agroindustry of Gayo Arabica Coffee, Indonesia

2023

JJBS

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere occurs as the result of various chemical, physical, and biological processes. The presence of CO2 around atmosphere greatly affects the agroforestry and agroindustry of coffee. This study aimed to describe the CO2 cycle in agroforestry and agroindustry of Gayo Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica) and net CO2 ha -1 of coffee plantation. CO2 cycle was analyzed based on the movement of CO2 around the agroforestry and agroindustry of coffee. CO2 cycle model describes net CO2, CO2 emission, CO2 reduction, and CO2 sequestration. Net CO2 ha -1 of coffee plantation was 162.75 × 10 -2 t CO2 e ha -1 , with CO2 emission was 203.84 × 10 -2 t CO2 e ha -1 , CO2 reduction was 3.10 × 10 -2 t CO2 e ha -1 , and CO2 sequestration was 363.49 × 10 -2 t CO2 e ha -1 . This research formulates the calculation of equivalent carbon emissions in the arabica coffee production system in the field and primary processing, using various methods (remote sensing analysis and calculation of direct and indirect equivalent carbon emissions). The CO2 cycle positively impacts the sustainability of agroforestry and agroindustry of Gayo Arabica coffee.

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Understanding Life Cycle Thinking and its Practical Application to Agri-Food System

Cited by 5 publications

References 35 publications

Eco-Efficiency Comparative Analysis of Informal and Formal Smartphone Recycling Practices Using Life Cycle Assessment

Eco-Efficiency Comparative Analysis of Informal and Formal Smartphone Recycling Practices Using Life Cycle Assessment

Social Life Cycle Assessment of Laser Weed Control System: A Case Study

Carbon Footprint Calculation of Net CO2 in Agroforestry and Agroindustry of Gayo Arabica Coffee, Indonesia

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