“…For this reason, based on a representative sample of 58 self-identified systematic reviews on LCT 4 , on previous checklists proposed by Refs. [ 19 , 30 , 35 ] and the authors’ practical experience with previous systematic reviews [ 12 , 13 ], a checklist of essential elements of SLR of LCT is summarised in Table 1 , identifying a correlation between conventional manuscript sections and key steps in conducting a literature review of LCT studies. Then, the practical stages, from developing the research problem definition to results reporting, are explained in detail as part of the FLAVIA-LCT framework proposed here.…”
Section: Systematic Literature Reviews Of Life Cycle Thinking Studies...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…1 . This process has been: i) developed from practical previous review experiences [ 12 , 13 ]; ii) influenced by various standards and guidelines suggested for systematic reviews [ 16 , 19 , 20 , 26 , 30 , 36 ]; and iii) built as a synthesis of these previous experiences and guidelines, including necessary adjustments for LCT studies. Fig.…”
Section: Flavia-lct – the Framework Step-by-stepmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, LCC and S-LCA approaches could differ from LCA in terminology and content (e.g., the time horizon, the level of stakeholder engagement and the level of methodological development), making the integrated reading of results a challenge [ 2 , 11 ]. In addition, when reviewing and analysing the methodological assumptions made in LCT studies on specific objects or sectors, some authors identified high discrepancies during the application of LCT assessments: from the chosen functional units to the applied life cycle impacts assessment methods [ [12] , [13] , [14] ].…”
“…For this reason, based on a representative sample of 58 self-identified systematic reviews on LCT 4 , on previous checklists proposed by Refs. [ 19 , 30 , 35 ] and the authors’ practical experience with previous systematic reviews [ 12 , 13 ], a checklist of essential elements of SLR of LCT is summarised in Table 1 , identifying a correlation between conventional manuscript sections and key steps in conducting a literature review of LCT studies. Then, the practical stages, from developing the research problem definition to results reporting, are explained in detail as part of the FLAVIA-LCT framework proposed here.…”
Section: Systematic Literature Reviews Of Life Cycle Thinking Studies...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…1 . This process has been: i) developed from practical previous review experiences [ 12 , 13 ]; ii) influenced by various standards and guidelines suggested for systematic reviews [ 16 , 19 , 20 , 26 , 30 , 36 ]; and iii) built as a synthesis of these previous experiences and guidelines, including necessary adjustments for LCT studies. Fig.…”
Section: Flavia-lct – the Framework Step-by-stepmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, LCC and S-LCA approaches could differ from LCA in terminology and content (e.g., the time horizon, the level of stakeholder engagement and the level of methodological development), making the integrated reading of results a challenge [ 2 , 11 ]. In addition, when reviewing and analysing the methodological assumptions made in LCT studies on specific objects or sectors, some authors identified high discrepancies during the application of LCT assessments: from the chosen functional units to the applied life cycle impacts assessment methods [ [12] , [13] , [14] ].…”
“…This involves the correct choice of raw materials, including the careful selection of raw materials and implementing proper management of production waste, such as appropriate disposal techniques or leveraging them for use in alternative processes. Different environmental assessment methods are available to conduct this task, and the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology is one of the most widely used tools for evaluating environmental impact during a product, process, and service life cycle (Mondello et al, 2023). Several authors have highlighted the possibilities of applying this tool to agricultural processes and products (Dijkman et tabacum varieties (Virginia and Burley) production (agricultural and processing) in Brazil.…”
The seedling of Nicotiana tabacum L. (N. tabacum) holds strategic and economic importance in the product chain due to its vital contributions to agronomical yield and the characteristics of the final product. This study assessed the environmental life cycle impacts of three technologies for N. tabacum seedlings (traditional seedbed, technified, and tray-based). This assessment considered the main activities within the studied system boundaries, insecticides, fertilizers, fungicides, infrastructure, energy, seedling and composting, irrigation, and land use. In this context, relevant scenarios were examined for the Cuban context. The findings reveal that tray-based technology exhibited lower environmental burdens due to reduced consumption of insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers in N. tabacum phytotechnology, as well as lower diesel consumption in water pumping for irrigation. Energy consumption was the highest contributing factor in 10 out of the 18 impact categories (with values of up to 90%), associated with the emissions from electricity consumption in a fossil fuel-based energy matrix. Additionally, Seedling and composting showed higher impacts in five impact categories (with values of up to 99.8%) due to emissions of nitrogen oxides and acephate into the air. Implementation of cleaner production strategies resulted in a significant reduction of impacts compared to the baseline scenario, particularly through a combination of photovoltaic energy generation for water irrigation pumping and optimized soil tillage (reducing diesel consumption), leading to a reduction of up to 73%. These results not only benefit researchers and farmers but also provide valuable insights for decision-makers, supporting the implementation of renewable energy sources in agriculture.
“…However, most of the research works focused on the evaluation of the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of antifouling coatings without considering their environmental and economic impact [ 8 ]. Among these, most of the studies investigated the effect on fisheries [ 9 , 10 ] and maritime transport [ 11 , 12 ], while there are not comprehensive studies that evaluate the environmental and economic impacts of antifouling paints only.…”
The work provides an economic sustainability and environmental impact analysis for the validation of a biocide-free antifouling coating for marine applications able to reduce fuel consumption during navigation, CO2 emissions, and the overall environmental impacts associated with shipping, thanks to the reduction of incrustation and the avoidance of biocides release into the water. The results, related to the life cycle of the coating of a motor yacht, with an average sailing life of 25 years, show around 8.8% reduction in overall costs compared to a conventional paint, thanks to a more efficient antifouling action, which reduces the annual fuel consumption by ~13,700 kg/y, or ~9.6%. This leads to a reduction in CO2 emissions, associated with fuel consumption, of ~43.3 ton/y, as well as a lowering of the overall environmental impacts associated with the life cycle of the paint, by almost 10% for the most impactful damage classes, ensuring a greater environmental sustainability of the innovative coating, for the overall service life of the yacht on which it is applied.
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