Selected Papers for the Journal Cleaner Production Special Issue of the 2nd International Workshop | Advances in Cleaner Production

1. Key elements, stages and tools for a sustainable world: an introduction to this special volume

Silvia H. Bonilla a, Cecília M.V.B. Almeida a, Biagio F. Giannetti a, Donald Huisingh b

a. LaProMa, Laboratório de Produção e Meio Ambiente, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia de Produção, Universidade Paulista (UNIP), São Paulo, Brazil
b. Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, U.S.A.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.12.011

2. An analysis of the original driving forces behind the promotion of compulsory cleaner production assessment in key enterprises of China

Zhigang Dan, Xiuling Yu, Jie Yin, Yanying Bai, Danna Song, Ning Duan

State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Cleaner Production Centre of Ministry of Environmental Protection, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Chaoyao District, Anwai Dayangfang, Beijing 100012, China

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.07.049

3. Improving environmental permitting through performance-based regulation: a case study of Sao Paulo State, Brazil

Flávio de Miranda Ribeiro a, Isak Kruglianskas b

a. PROCAM - Environmental Science Program, USP - University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Frederico Hermann Jr. 345, Alto de Pinheiros, 05409-900 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
b. FEA - Economy, Business and Accounting Faculty, USP - University of São Paulo, Brazil

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.09.017

4. Modelling a new, low CO2 emissions, hydrogen steelmaking process

A. Ranzani da Costa, D. Wagner, F. Patisson

Institut Jean Lamour, Labex DAMAS, CNRS, Université de Lorraine, Parc de Saurupt, 54042 Nancy, France

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.07.045

5. Production of an axial piston: impacts resulting from the substitution of steel by a polymer-based material

Antídio de Oliveira Santos Neto a, Sandro Donnini Mancini a, Fábio Renato Camargo Sirbone b

a. UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista, Campus Experimental de Sorocaba, Av. 3 de Março, 511 - Alto da Boa Vista, 18087-180 Sorocaba, SP, Brazil
b. Schaeffler Group, Av. Independência, 3500A, 18087-101 Sorocaba, SP, Brazil

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.09.019

6. A literature review on adding value to solid residues: egg shells

D.A. Oliveira a, P. Benelli a, E.R. Amante b

a. Department of Chemical and Food Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, EQA/CTC/UFSC, 88040-900 Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
b. Department of Food Science and Technology, Center of Agricultural Science, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Rod. Admar Gonzaga, 1346, Itacorubi, 88034-000 Florianópolis, SC, Brazil

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.09.045

7. An emergy-based evaluation of a reverse logistics network for steel recycling

Biagio F. Giannetti, Silvia H. Bonilla, Cecilia M.V.B. Almeida

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Engenharia de Produção, Universidade Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.05.024

8. Green teams: understanding their roles in the environmental management of companies located in Brazil

Charbel José Chiappetta Jabbour a, Fernando César Almada Santos b, Sergio Azevedo Fonseca c, Marcelo Seido Nagano b

a. UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista, The Sao Paulo State University, Av. Engenheiro Edmundo Carrijo Coube, 14-01, CEP17033360 Bauru, Sao Paulo State, Brazil
b. University of Sao Paulo, Production Engineering and Management Department, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo State, Brazil
c. UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista, The Sao Paulo State University, Araraquara, Sao Paulo State, Brazil

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.09.018

9. Clean Development Mechanism in Brazil: an instrument for technology transfer and the promotion of cleaner technologies?

Antônio Costa-Júnior, Kristian Pasini, Célio Andrade

Núcleo de Pós-Graduação em Administração, Escola de Administração da Universidade Federal da Bahia, Av. Reitor Miguel Calmon s/n, Vale do Canela, Salvador, Bahia 41100903, Brazil

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.09.044

10. Optimization of biodiesel production for self-consumption: considering its environmental impacts

Jonas Alvaro Kaercher, Rosana de Cassia de Souza Schneider, Rodrigo Augusto Klamt, William Leonardo Teixeira da Silva, Wiliam Luiz Schmatz, Matheus da Silva Szarblewski, Enio Leandro Machado

Chemistry and Physics Department and Environmental Technology Program, University of Santa Cruz do Sul - UNISC, 2293 Independência Av., Mail Box 188, 96815-900 Santa Cruz do Sul, RS, Brazil

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.09.016

11. Optimizing water use in the University of Sonora, Mexico

Luis Velazquez a, b, Nora Munguia a, Monica Ojeda c

a. Industrial and System Engineering, University of Sonora, Blvd. Luis Encinas y Rosales S/N, Edificio 5K, Planta Baja, C.P. 83000 Hermosillo, Sonora, México
b. Work Environment Department, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA, USA
c. Sustainable Development Certificate, Universidad de Sonora, Blvd. Luis Encinas y Rosales S/N, Hermosillo, Sonora, México

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.09.005

12. Implementation of a cleaner production program in a Brazilian wooden furniture factory

Carlos Henrique Ribeiro Massote a, Auxiliadora Maria Moura Santi b

a. E2 Environmental Consulting Ltd., Belo Horizonte, 35400-000 Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
b. Federal University of Ouro Preto, Department of Industrial Engineering, Ouro Preto, Brazil

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.09.004

13. Advances in Cleaner Production

Ken Zarker

National Pollution Prevention Roundtable, Washington, D.C., USA

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.07.026

organized by

in participation with

National Prevention Polution Roundtable - USA