Review of Life-Cycle Approaches Coupled with Data Envelopment Analysis: Launching the CFP + DEA Method for Energy Policy Making by Ian Vázquez-Rowe, Diego Iribarren

“…The present paper examines currently available LC + DEA methods and develops a novel method combining carbon footprinting (CFP) and DEA. Thus, the CFP + DEA method is proposed, a five-step structure including data collection for multiple homogenous entities, calculation of target operating points, evaluation of current and target carbon footprints, and result interpretation. …”
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Optimizing building performance with Digital Twins: Pathways to energy efficiency and decarbonization by Tanase Andra, Croitoru Cristiana

“…In the quest for sustainable building management, the concept of digital twins emerges as a transformative technology, offering unprecedented capabilities for enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon footprints. This article explores the application of digital twins in the built environment, emphasizing their role in achieving significant energy and environmental benefits. …”
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Integration of Renewable Energy Technologies in Smart Building Design for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Self-Sufficiency by Ochuko Felix Orikpete, Samuel Ikemba, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim

“…Through in-depth case studies, the paper demonstrates how the synergetic integration of RETs in smart buildings can lead to significant reductions in energy consumption, lower carbon footprints, and an enhanced ability for buildings to be energy self-reliant. …”
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Climate Change and Florida: Frequently Asked Questions by Joshua Papacek, Ashley Smyth, Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt

“…The FAQ address several areas of concerns, including the basic science behind climate change, the projected impacts to residents of south Florida, and actions that individuals can take to reduce their carbon footprints. Written by Joshua Papacek, Ashley Smyth, Holly Abeels, and Alicia Betancourt, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss682 …”
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Climate Change and Florida: Frequently Asked Questions by Joshua Papacek, Ashley Smyth, Holly Abeels, Alicia Betancourt

“…The FAQ address several areas of concerns, including the basic science behind climate change, the projected impacts to residents of south Florida, and actions that individuals can take to reduce their carbon footprints. Written by Joshua Papacek, Ashley Smyth, Holly Abeels, and Alicia Betancourt, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss682 …”
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Sustainable energy technologies for emerging renewable energy and electric vehicles by Surender Reddy Salkuti

“…Renewable energy and electric vehicles are used globally for reducing fuel dependency and carbon footprints. Here, I explore the complex field of 'Sustainable Energy Technologies for Emerging Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles' and examined the most recent advancements, obstacles, and ideas that are promoting the effective use of renewable energy sources (RESs), energy storage systems (ESSs), and electric vehicles (EVs). …”
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Enhancing Mini Waterfalls to Regulate Temperature in Interior Spaces of the Applied Design And Fine Art Department of Kabale University. by Tusiime, Gift

“…The results of this study have broader implications for architectural design and urban planning, promoting the integration of natural elements like mini waterfalls into smart building design and contributing to the reduction of carbon footprints in the built environment. Data collection involved observations of the identified mini indoor waterfalls, focusing on their physical characteristics, flow rates, and surrounding environments. …”
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Investigating the Role of Non-Governmental Organisations in Green Energy Innovations and Sustainable Practice in Lagos State, Nigeria by Bamidele Olajide, Loveth Walker, Victor Ojakorotu

“…The recommends that the government and other stakeholders, among others, should strengthen their support towards the activities of NGOs in green energy adoption to reduce carbon footprints and enhance the socioeconomic dynamics of the states. …”
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Study on Energy‐Saving and Emission Reduction Solutions for the Bearing Heating System of Offshore Wind Turbines: A Case Study of General Electric's Offshore Wind Power Assembly Ba... by Huanrui Liang, Xiaoa Huang, Faquan Chen, Jiayang Wu, Leying Deng, Youxin Huang

“…The paper proposes a targeted strategy comprising three key interventions: (1) The synchronization of bearing heating procedures with the off‐peak electricity tariff regime to mitigate peak demand and associated energy expenditures and carbon footprints. (2) The deployment of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) system to harness and convert waste heat into electrical energy, with meticulous modeling of its thermal dynamics. (3) The engineering of a thermally insulated housing for bearings to curtail thermal losses. …”
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Enhancing Africa’s agriculture and food systems through responsible and gender inclusive AI innovation: insights from AI4AFS network by Nicholas Ozor, Joel Nwakaire, Alfred Nyambane, Wentland Muhatiah, Cynthia Nwobodo

“…Our results demonstrate that responsible AI practices can significantly enhance agricultural productivity while maintaining low carbon footprints. This research offers a unique, localized perspective on AI’s role in addressing SSA’s agricultural challenges, with implications for global food security as demand rises and environmental resources shrink. …”
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Assessing carbon emissions of facility agriculture involving photovoltaic greenhouses – insights from table grapes cultivation by Yichun Li, Shuyue Li, Yaru Luo, Xuecai Wang, Hengcheng Zhang, Yuquan W. Zhang, Shiren Song

“…Furthermore, this study suggests that for the broader facility agriculture, using low carbon structure materials would serve as the level to reduce carbon footprints.…”
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A Review on the Effect of Various Chemical Treatments on the Mechanical Properties of Renewable Fiber-Reinforced Composites by M. Aravindh, S. Sathish, R. Ranga Raj, Alagar Karthick, V. Mohanavel, Pravin P. Patil, M. Muhibbullah, Sameh M. Osman

“…Bio/natural fibers which are environment friendly materials employed as reinforcement have led to developing a biocomposite for reduction in greenhouse emission and carbon footprints. However, biofibers are also having some limitations that need to be addressed including poor compatibility between the reinforcing fiber matrices, high moisture absorption, swelling, poor chemical and fire resistance, and high dispersion of mechanical properties. …”
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Unveiling the Landscape of Sustainable Logistics Service Quality: A Bibliometric Analysis by Shereen Abdelaziz, Munjiati Munawaroh

“…Additionally, a notable trend is the alignment of logistics services with sustainability goals, reflecting both academic interest and industry imperatives to lower carbon footprints and improve resource efficiency, particularly in sectors like e-commerce. …”
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The Impact of Green Human Resource Management on IT Employees’ Environmentally Eco-friendly Performance and Behavior: The Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment by KDV Prasad, Shivoham Singh, Ved Srinivas, Hemant Kothari, Devendra Shrimali

“…The results have several practical implications for green organizations in terms of recruiting, training, and reducing carbon footprints. …”
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Sustainability study and SWOT analysis of mixed biofuel blends in engine at various injection pressure analysed by experimentally and statistically by Jagan Padmanaban, Annamalai Kandasamy, Elumalai Perumal Venkatesan, Sreekanth Sura, C. Ahamed Saleel, Nasim Hasan, Lin Zhenxiong

“…This work is innovative in that it employs these two distinct low-viscosity biofuel blends in conjunction with diesel fuel in an agricultural engine, resulting in reduced carbon footprints in the tailpipe. The blend tested in a single-cylinder diesel engine showed that using PO and LGO together reduced UHC emissions by 42.96%, CO emissions by 20.79%, and smoke emissions by 26.26%, while keeping the BTE the same. …”
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Evaluation of nitrous oxide reduction in solid carbon source-driven counter-diffusional biofilm denitrification system by Yingrui Liu, Feng Chen, Yanying He, Yufen Wang, Tingting Zhu, Yindong Tong, Yingxin Zhao, Bing-Jie Ni, Yiwen Liu

“…Solid carbon-driven biofilm system can provide sufficient carbon source for denitrification, while its counter-diffusional structure could inevitably induce the delayed carbon-nitrogen contact and electron transport, further affecting carbon footprints mainly contributed by nitrous oxide (N2O) at wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). …”
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Transferability of bioprocessing modes for recombinant protease production: from fed-batch to continuous cultivation with Bacillus licheniformis by Stefan Kittler, Fabian Müller, Mohamed Elshazly, Georg Benjamin Wandrey, Tobias Klein, Andreas Daub, Oliver Spadiut, Julian Kopp

“…The switch towards continuous cultivation methods promises reduced carbon footprints and improved equipment efficiency. Yet, research focusing on Bacillus strains is limited, therefore we aimed to establish a continuous cultivation as a competitive alternative to fed-batch. …”
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Editorial by Teddy Surya Gunawan

“…Similarly, advancements in green cementless mortar and geopolymer technology utilizing waste paper sludge ash highlight engineering's role in reducing carbon footprints and repurposing industrial by-products. …”
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