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Eco Efficiency production and environmental impact of pallets based on different materials

2023-10-30Master thesis Unknown
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datacite.subject.fosEngenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Eletrotécnica, Eletrónica e Informáticapt_PT
dc.contributor.advisorOliveira, Nelson Simões
dc.contributor.authorPulgar, Alejandro Jose Bermudez
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-17T14:28:07Z
dc.date.available2024-06-17T14:28:07Z
dc.date.issued2023-10-30
dc.description.abstractPallets made of polymer, metal, and composite materials compete in the global supply chain in accordance with the idea of sustainable development. The supply chain needs pallets that meet specific requirements, such as size, maximum load capacity, durability (lifespan), cost, and additional details are needed about their effects on the environment. Stringer and block pallets, for example, can be arranged in a variety of ways in terms of number, width, and spacing, where the best choice is made by suppliers, distributors, and retailers. A life cycle assessment of pallets, inventory data, goals, and system boundaries were found in 15 publications as result of a systematic and previous review of the literature. Pallets “cradle to grave” process were studied and analyzed using GaBi software integrated with Ecoinvent database to evaluate the environmental footprint (through six environmental impact categories). A CLCA (Consequential Life Cycle Assessment) was employed due to the limited data used in many life cycle phases and the avoidance of allocation through system expansion or substitution. Finally, it was estimated the environmental impact of the product's production and utilization. The impact can vary depending on the type of pallet (material) due to utilization and obtaining (raw material), for instance, a waste plastic pallet is greener than a pallet made of virgin plastic (due to the production of plastic). The eco-impact of a wooden pallet is considerable, however, other alternatives such as, waste plastic and composite pallet appear in specifics industries. And the production of metal pallet has an important eco-impact and limited use, although can be used several cycles, recycled, and reused.pt_PT
dc.identifier.tid203625404pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/9715
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.relationALICE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering
dc.relationLaboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials
dc.relationLaboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials
dc.subjectLife Cycle Assessmentpt_PT
dc.subjectPallets productionpt_PT
dc.subjectGaBipt_PT
dc.subjectEcoinventpt_PT
dc.subjectSustainabilitypt_PT
dc.subjectEcofriendlypt_PT
dc.titleEco Efficiency production and environmental impact of pallets based on different materialspt_PT
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oaire.awardTitleALICE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering
oaire.awardTitleLaboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials
oaire.awardTitleLaboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials
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oaire.fundingStream6817 - DCRRNI ID
project.funder.identifierhttp://doi.org/10.13039/501100001871
project.funder.identifierhttp://doi.org/10.13039/501100001871
project.funder.identifierhttp://doi.org/10.13039/501100001871
project.funder.nameFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
project.funder.nameFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
project.funder.nameFundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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thesis.degree.nameMestrado em Engenharia de Concepção e Desenvolvimento de Produtopt_PT

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