Ecologia Industrial

Objectives

The course presents a set of quantitative methods that promote a holistic view of the interaction between products and services that characterize a consumer society and the environment, making use of the concepts of product life cycle and economy metabolism. Students will acquire skills for the design of new products and services that contribute to sustainable development.

Syllabus

Industrial ecology - principles and practice Life cycle assessment - theory and application using computer programs Ecodesign of products and services Eco-labels and environmental certification of products and services Economic Input-Output tables Life cycle assessment based on economic input-output tables Economic evaluation of investment projects Material Flow Analysis - theory and case studies Economy Metabolism, Urban Metabolism Waste Management Circular Economy - Fundamentals and Policies Emerging Business Models in Industrial Ecology

Ethical Principles

All members of a group are responsible for the group’s work In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.