Application of holistic and integrated LCSA: Case study on laminated veneer lumber production in Central Germany

Zeug, Walther; Bezama, Alberto; Thrän, Daniela

doi:10.1007/s11367-022-02098-x

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“…This method consists of multiple-step processes for determining the potential positive and negative consequences of determined decisions. A common impact analysis method, the life cycle assessment (LCA), was applied by Zeug et al (2022) to study the application of holistic and integrated life cycle sustainability assessments (LCSAs) to the production of laminated veneer lumber in Central Germany [97]. Combined with other methods, for example, LCAs and social assessments, it was used to analyze the process and sustainability performance of forestry-based bioen-ergy systems [28].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Both Downing et al (2021) and Marini Govigli (2022) implemented the SDG framework to track the global-level impacts of national sustainability initiatives and to understand the green side of social innovation by using SDGs to classify the environmental effects of rural grassroots initiatives, respectively [35,98]. In addition, Zeug et al (2022) used the SDGs and their targets as impact categories in an open LCA [97].…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Sustainable Development Goals, developed in 2015 by the United Nations, are a set of 17 internationally agreed-upon goals to be reached by 2030. The forest sector stands out as an important player in tackling climate change and strengthening sustainable initiatives. However, in addition to investigating the synergies and trade-offs between the forest sector and the SDGs, it is important to comprehend how this relationship has been measured. We conducted a systematic review to understand which methods have been used to understand the contributions of the forest sector to the SDGs. Following the PRISMA protocol, we screened 1064 articles from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, written in English and published between 2015 and November 2022. With the assistance of CADIMA 2.2.4 and Atlas.Ti 22, 83 articles were selected for further investigation. As a result, we categorized the studies into eight methods: content analysis, personal perceptions, interpretative analysis, frameworks, models, impact analysis, time series data, and SDG index. The approaches used include nature-based solutions, literature reviews, the Delphi method, case studies, the iSDG model, SDG 15 indicators, Earth observations, and remote sensing. In conclusion, although the SDGs are widely referenced, studies that measure and explore the relationship between the forest sector and SDGs in a more holistic way are still lacking. This systematic review aimed to offer an overview of the methods being used to address this topic and stimulate future research.

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“…Therefore, different models are reported to support this approach. A sustainable bioeconomy model was reported by Zeug et al (2022) for the sustainable development goal for the LVL wood products in Germany (Fig. 10).…”

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Laminated strand lumber (LSL) potential of Hungarian and Central European hardwoods: a review

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Ahmed

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Eur. J. Wood Prod.

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This review paper discusses the potential of laminated strand lumber (LSL) as a structural and building material, with a focus on Hungarian hardwoods such as Turkey oak, hornbeam, beech, and domestic poplar. LSL is an engineered wood product made from thin strands of wood that are glued together in layers. The study compares the physical and mechanical properties of LSL made from these hardwood species with those of other conventional structural materials. In addition, the paper discusses various aspects of LSL such as thermal, morphological, and durability, to provide a comprehensive analysis of the LSL material. Furthermore, a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis is conducted to understand the strengths and weaknesses of LSL products. This analysis sheds light on the pros and cons of utilizing LSL crafted from certain hardwoods and provides suggestions for improving their performance in various settings. Overall, the report demonstrates the potential of utilizing LSL made from these particular hardwood species and offers recommendations for future studies to benefit LSL manufacturers and researchers significantly.

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Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment for Sustainable Bioeconomy, Societal-Ecological Transformation and Beyond

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Bezama

Thrän

2023

Sustainable Production, Life Cycle Engineering and Management

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Decoupling the fulfillment of societal needs from an ever-increasing production of goods together with decoupling this sufficient production from negative environmental, social and economic impacts, is and will be the major challenge of our economic systems to avoid an even deeper socio-ecological crisis. The ascending bioeconomy practices have to be assessed with regard to their potential to provide a good life for all within planetary boundaries Addressing this, life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) is necessary to integrate social, environmental and economic sustainability assessments. However, LCSAs are still in their infancy and a series of practical problems can be traced back to a lack of sound sustainability concepts and applied political economy/ecology. We reflect on social, ecological and economic sustainability, our societal relations to nature and a necessary societal-ecological transformation in order to structure a systemic framework for holistic and integrated LCSA (HILCSA). This framework allows an implementation in openLCA, conducting the inventory and impact assessment with harmonized databases and more coherent results compared to previous approaches. For further development we identify questions of political economy/ecology as significant. The idea of a bioeconomy as well as systemic assessments is a question of the perception of ends and means of a societal transformation.

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Application of holistic and integrated LCSA: Case study on laminated veneer lumber production in Central Germany

Cited by 10 publications

References 66 publications

How Is the Forest Sector’s Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Being Addressed? A Systematic Review of the Methods

How Is the Forest Sector’s Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Being Addressed? A Systematic Review of the Methods

Laminated strand lumber (LSL) potential of Hungarian and Central European hardwoods: a review

Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment for Sustainable Bioeconomy, Societal-Ecological Transformation and Beyond

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