ICOSSE '17 October 2-4, 2017Gran Via Convention Centre, Barcelona, SpainThe 6th International Congress on Sustainability Science & Engineering will be held on October 3-5, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain at the 10th World Congress of Chemical Engineering.
AIChE Credential for Sustainability Professionals The AIChE Institute for Sustainability (IfS) is launching a program that offers engineers and other qualified professionals a specialized Credential in sustainability. The IfS is well positioned to establish a baseline definition of what Sustainability entails, as well as to establish a Body of Knowledge (BOK) in the field of sustainability.
Students - YCOSST YCOSST's mission is to create an understanding about sustainability issues and principals, raise awareness of the science and technology behind sustainable choices, and develop grass root campus efforts.
Using Regional Resources Sustainably and Efficiently October2016Environmental ManagementMichael Narodoslawsky, Heriberto Cabezas, Stephan Maier, István HecklUse these tools to design and evaluate industrial processes and supply chains that rely on renewable bio- and non-bioresources.
Life Cycle Assessment: A Systems Approach to Environmental Management and Sustainability October2015Environmental ManagementMary Ann CurranUse this holistic technique to identify and quantify the potential impacts of a product or process throughout its life cycle. Society is becoming increasingly aware that human activity can have far-reaching impacts. As manufacturing operations have...
Mitigate Air Pollution with Catalytic Technology June2014Environmental ManagementKristine Baranski, Bailey UnderwoodCatalytic oxidation and catalytic reduction control emissions by chemically transforming pollutants. Learn what equipment is available and how it works to treat exhaust streams from stationary sources.
Reduce Water Consumption through Recycling April2014Environmental ManagementAl Goodman, Allegra K. da SilvaIndustrial facilities are increasingly turning to water reuse for a wide range of purposes. This article reviews water-reclamation technologies and explains how to determine whether water reuse is a feasible option for your plant.
Control Boiler Emissions through Work Practices and Energy Management February2014Environmental ManagementJames RobinsonThe Boiler MACT regulation provides compliance options that include pollution-abatement equipment, work practices, and energy efficiency improvements. An energy management and reporting system (EMRS) can be a part of a plant’s compliance strategy.
Tackling Process Safety Challenges in the Hazardous-Waste Industry September2013Environmental ManagementHope LuebeckWhether you own a hazardous-material treatment plant, send your wastes to one, or operate an onsite waste-processing unit, here are some pointers for dealing with the unique challenges you may face.