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The use of generic LCIA databases in the process of building sustainability assessment - the case of SBToolPT® [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
The main constrain for the widespread use of LCA in the building sector is the lack of environmental data for most building materials, products and technologies.
Bragança, L., Mateus, Ricardo
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Systematic review of greenhouse gas emissions for different fresh food categories [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
This paper presents the results of a systematic literature review of greenhouse gas emissions for different food categories from life cycle assessment (LCA) studies, to enable streamline calculations that could inform dietary choice.
Clune, Stephen John   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Associations Between Maternal Cumulative Psychological Distress and Child Subsequent Social Competence: The Role of Early Childhood Education and Care and Social Networks

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Maternal psychological distress may have adverse effects on child socioemotional development. However, supportive social networks and participation in out‐of‐home childcare may serve as key protective factors and promote positive developmental outcomes.
Katja Tervahartiala   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Carbon footprint calculators for public procurement [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
There is growing interest in public organizations to take into account the climate impacts of the products and services they procure. Furthermore, in Finland a Government Resolution  exists that provides a framework and sets aims for sustainable public ...
Mattinen, Maija, Nissinen, Ari
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IEA EBC Annex 57 ‘Evaluation of Embodied Energy and CO2eq for Building Construction' [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The current regulations to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from buildings have focused on operational energy consumption. Thus legislation excludes measurement and reduction of the embodied energy and embodied GHG emissions ...
A. Houlihan Wiberg   +72 more
core   +1 more source

Life Cycle Assessment of Closed‐Loop Opaque Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) Bottles for UHT Milk

open access: yesPackaging Technology and Science, Volume 39, Issue 6, Page 717-729, June 2026.
The study quantifies environmental impacts of 1 L of ultra‐high‐temperature milk bottles, comparing a 50% recycled opaque PET (rPET) bottle with 100% virgin PET bottles under closed‐loop and non‐closed‐loop recycling scenarios. Results show that 50% opaque rPET bottles outperform 100% virgin PET bottles across all impact categories, enabled by an ...
Alessandra Garzoni   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Methodological issues of LCA application to building sector: challenges, risks and opportunities [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Methodological issues of LCA application to building sector: challenges, risks and ...
Neila González, Francisco Javier   +1 more
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Turning Mental Models Around: Boundary Objects as Enablers of Sustainable Business Model Innovation

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, Volume 35, Issue 4, Page 5490-5513, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Organizations increasingly innovate their business models (BMs) toward sustainability to maintain competitiveness and comply with regulations. Sustainable business model innovation (SBMI) requires decision‐makers to identify ecological and social opportunities while balancing economic goals.
Laura Hartung‐Geyer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

European overview of sustainable policies and approaches in COST C25 member countries [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The implementation of the principles and methods towards a Sustainable Construction varies across different countries in Europe. In some countries, the sustainability of the construction sector has been effectively taken into consideration over the ...
Bikas, D.   +19 more
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Testosterone Levels, Challenging Parenting Behavior, and Protective Parenting Behavior: A Correlational Study Among First‐Time Fathers in the First Year of Fatherhood

open access: yesDevelopmental Psychobiology, Volume 68, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Only few studies have examined whether testosterone levels are involved in parenting behaviors other than sensitivity and nurturing behavior. This preregistered study examined associations between fathers’ hair testosterone levels, challenging parenting behavior (CPB), and protective parenting.
Annemieke M. Witte   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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