3D Monitoring Model for Real-Time Displacement of Metro Tunnel under “Dual Carbon” Background by Jianyong Chai, Limin Jia, Jian Cao, Jianfeng Liu, Zhe Chen, Shubin Li, Xuejuan Wang, Hong Han

“…This model can timely identify potential risks, thereby ensuring the safe operation of tunnels and reducing carbon emissions from unnecessary maintenance operations, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of metro operations. This article takes the Jinan Metro Tunnel Displacement Real-time Monitoring Project in China as a case study and constructs a comprehensive monitoring framework using robotic total stations, intelligent automated deformation monitoring data collectors, and cloud servers. …”
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Assessing bias and computational efficiency in vision transformers using early exits by Seth Nixon, Pietro Ruiu, Marinella Cadoni, Andrea Lagorio, Massimo Tistarelli

“…This results in an uncertain, and often heavily unbalanced distribution of race, gender, age and other aspects of the subjects, which is then manifested in the decisions of the models trained on them. The carbon footprint of machine learning is a concern. A real push is developing to reduce the energy consumption of machine learning as we strive for a more eco-friendly society. …”
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Cryptocurrencies Transit to a Carbon Neutral Environment: From Fintech to Greentech Through Clean Energy and Eco-Efficiency Policies by Dimitrios Koemtzopoulos, Georgia Zournatzidou, Konstantina Ragazou, Nikolaos Sariannidis

“…The results of the research indicate that fintech companies are committed to achieving carbon neutrality and investing in strategies such as environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) which may help them reduce their carbon footprint and enhance their eco-efficiency. In contrast to the United Kingdom, which is frequently regarded as the world’s preeminent financial center, Chinese fintech enterprises appear to demonstrate a more fervent dedication to the improvement of their ecological transition. …”
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Addressing the Scientific Gaps Between Life Cycle Thinking and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for the Sustainability Assessment of Electric Vehicles’ Lithium-Ion Batteries by Maria Tournaviti, Christos Vlachokostas, Alexandra V. Michailidou, Christodoulos Savva, Charisios Achillas

“…Electric vehicles can substantially lower the overall carbon footprint of the transportation sector, and their batteries become key enablers of widespread electrification. …”
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Comparative Study on Mechanical Properties of Concrete Blended with Costus englerianus Bagasse Ash and Bagasse Fibre as Partial Replacement for Lime and Cement by Naraindas Bheel, Charles Kennedy, Paul Awoyera, Samiullah Sohu, Suhail Ahmed Abbasi

“…Nowadays, researchers have been on the lookout for eco-sustainable additives such as agro/industrial waste in concrete in order to offset the carbon footprint created by cement manufacturing. However, it has been said that the use of agro/industrial-waste-based cementitious materials in concrete improves its quality. …”
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Carbon emissions assessment of concrete and quantitative calculation of CO2 reduction benefits of SCMs: A case study of C30-C80 ready-mixed concrete in China by Zuojiang Lin, Guangyao Lyu, Kuizhen Fang

“…This study elucidates the changes in carbon footprint variations in concrete production processes and component contributions due to the use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and changes in raw material transport distances through the establishment of a large-scale concrete mix proportion database and life-cycle assessment (LCA). …”
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Fit for the Future: An Assessment of the Sustainability Parameters of Liquid Dairy Product Packaging in the DACH Region and the Implications of Upcoming Regulatory Changes by Michelle Klein, Charlotte Neumair, Mattia Primoceri, Manfred Tacker, Silvia Apprich

“…Additionally, the carbon footprint of packaging materials can vary up to ten times within certain product categories, negatively impacting the environment. …”
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Carbon utilization and storage through rehabilitation of groundwater wells by Vivek V. Patil, Gabriella Basso, Steven Catania, Christopher Catania, Timothy Ostapuk, Robert Vince

“…With almost every major corporation around the world working towards their “net-zero goals”, it is becoming increasingly important to have more technologies that can help reduce carbon footprint. Achieving sequestration of CO $${_2}$$ 2 in the subsurface through Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies like CO $${_2}$$ 2 -Enhanced Oil Recovery, CO $${_2}$$ 2 -Enhanced Geothermal Systems, CO $${_2}$$ 2 -Enhanced Coal Bed Methane, etc. is well accepted. …”
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Properties of construction material based-Diss fibers: Physico-mechanical characterisation by Ismahen Zaid, Mouloud Merzoud, Amar Benazzouk

“…In addition to its sustainable credentials, the application of these elements is interesting as they exhibit a set of important advantages, such as wide availability at relatively low cost, bio-renewability, ability to be recycled, biodegradability, non-hazardous nature, zero carbon footprint, and interesting hygro-thermal and mechanical properties. …”
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Empowering Rural Farming: Agrovoltaic Applications for Sustainable Agriculture by Manish Kumar Singla, Jyoti Gupta, Anupma Gupta, Murodbek Safaraliev, Hamed Zeinoddini‐Meymand, Ramesh Kumar

“…These approaches might lead to significant changes in the logistics and value‐added production chain, thereby reducing agriculture's carbon footprint. In the future, it is possible to reduce the cost of AV technology by half by utilizing decommissioned solar panels in the technology and to delay the need for bulk PV recycling by several years. …”
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Ecological Footprint Awareness of Generation Z: A Case Study of Selçuk University Faculty of Science by Halil Osman Erbek, Yunus Akdoğan, Tenzile Erbayram

“…Industrialization and rapid urbanization have significantly increased resource consumption, leading to a sharp rise in greenhouse gas emissions—central to the carbon footprint and primary causes of climate change—that critically affect air quality, ecosystem stability, and biodiversity protection. …”
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Seaweed: a sustainable solution for greening drug manufacturing in the pursuit of sustainable healthcare by Leonel Pereira, João Cotas

“…The environmental and economic implications of incorporating seaweed-based solutions are discussed, emphasizing reduced carbon footprint and cost-effectiveness. Regulatory and industrial perspectives are addressed, examining challenges, and opportunities for implementing seaweed-based drug manufacturing. …”
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Sustainable Development of Corrosion Inhibitors from Electronic Scrap: Synthesis and Electrochemical Performance by J. Porcayo-Calderon, J.J. Ramos-Hernandez, E. Porcayo-Palafox, L.M. Martínez de la Escalera, J. Canto, J.G. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, L. Martinez-Gomez

“…The results show that the use of electronic scrap is a sustainable source for the synthesis of green corrosion inhibitors with low carbon footprint.…”
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Preparing Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Determining Emission Reduction Projects in an Organized Industrial Zone by Merve Çakmak Arı, Sibel Başakçılardan Kabakcı

“…Within the scope of ISO 14064-1 Guidelines and Features Standard for Calculation and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removal at the Establishment Level” and “ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint Calculation Standard”, the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere was calculated by using the data recorded by the enterprises on a yearly basis. …”
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Development and application of geothermally derived silica grout for carbon-neutral soil stabilization by Taichi Terui, Toshiyuki Motohashi, Shigeo Sasahara, Shinya Inazumi

“…This innovative material not only represents an advancement in soil stabilization technology, but also aligns with the broader goal of reducing the carbon footprint of the construction industry, thereby supporting global sustainability initiatives and promoting more sustainable construction practices.…”
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Hierarchically structured, Janus optical nanoengineered wastepaper for switchable radiative cooling/heating by Zifan Song, Zipeng Zhang, Xueting Zhang, Jingyang Liu, Wanjie Wang, Jianfeng Wang, Xiuxiu Jin

“…Energy‐saving simulation results reveal that significant total energy savings of up to 32.4 MJ m−2 can be achieved annually (corresponding to the 12.4% saving ratio), showing the immense importance of reducing carbon footprint and promoting carbon neutrality.…”
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Decision Optimization of Low-Carbon Dual-Channel Supply Chain of Auto Parts Based on Smart City Architecture by Zheng Liu, Bin Hu, Bangtong Huang, Lingling Lang, Hangxin Guo, Yuanjun Zhao

“…The research shows that the upstream and downstream auto parts enterprises based on low-carbon competition and cooperation can effectively manage the carbon footprint of the whole supply chain through the sharing of responsibilities and resources among enterprises, so as to reduce the overall carbon emissions of the supply chain system.…”
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Evaluating 28-Days Performance of Rice Husk Ash Green Concrete under Compression Gleaned from Neural Networks by Sharanjit Singh, Harish Chandra Arora, Aman Kumar, Nishant Raj Kapoor, Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Krishna Kumar, Hardeep Singh Rai

“…In light of sustainability and climate change concerns, it is essential to find alternative solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of cement. Secondary cementitious materials (SCMs) are helpful in reducing carbon emissions from concrete. …”
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The environmental impact of health care for musculoskeletal conditions: A scoping review. by Bayden J McKenzie, Romi Haas, Giovanni E Ferreira, Chris G Maher, Rachelle Buchbinder

“…These data are needed to determine whether actions to lower the carbon footprint of musculoskeletal health care should be a priority and to identify those aspects of care that should be prioritised.…”
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Developing Green Marketing Strategies: A Comprehensive Analysis of Consumer Behaviour and Business Practices by Ahmad Mansour, Hind Al-Ahmed, Anan Deek, Khaled Alshaketheep, Mohammad Al-Ma'aitah, Bara Asfour, Muhammad Alshurideh

“…An analysis of Nike, Starbucks, and Toyota, Apple, and Microsoft organizations shows that they incorporate different strategies in supply chain management, carbon footprint, corporations’ responsibility, and customer relations. …”
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