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The international journal of life cycle assessment, Apr 8, 2024
Purpose Challenges in sustainable development envisioned in the European Union for the agricultur... more Purpose Challenges in sustainable development envisioned in the European Union for the agricultural sector require innovation to raise the efficiency of production and safety of farming processes for farmers and ensure food safety for consumers. One of the key productivity factors in plant production is effective weeding. The WeLASER project aimed to develop a highpower autonomous vehicle with lasers to control weeds. To be sustainable, the invention should have a high environmental performance in the whole life cycle perspective, including its production, use in agriculture, and end-of-life phase. In the publication, a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the WeLASER weeding robot is presented. The aim was to identify weak and strong aspects of the invention in environmental terms and provide suggestions for its improvement. Methods The machinery was characterized based on technical data provided by the developers, relevant literature, Ecoinvent 3.8 database, and own calculations. The quantitative assessment of environmental impacts was performed using the Simapro tool. For interpretation Recipe 2016 method (egalitarian perspective) was applied. Results The results show that the energy issue related to autonomous laser-based weeding machine operations is the most challenging. It is related to impacts on climate change indicators and fossil fuel depletion. Production phase is characterized with impacts on human toxicity and is related to extensive application of electronic and electric components in the robot. Conclusion In comparison with other weeding techniques, the high-power autonomous vehicle with lasers to control weeds shows potential for environmentally efficient use of the machinery in practice. Achieving high performance in the life cycle perspective requires improvements in the design, operational features, and smart application in agricultural practice enhanced through expertise, guidance, and advice.
Precision Agriculture
Weed control is a basic agricultural practice, typically achieved through herbicides and mechanic... more Weed control is a basic agricultural practice, typically achieved through herbicides and mechanical weeders. Because of the negative environmental impacts of these tools, alternative solutions are being developed and adopted worldwide. Following recent technical developments, an autonomous laser-based weeding system (ALWS) now offers a possible solution for sustainable weed control. However, beyond recent proof of performance, little is known about the adoption potential of such a system. This study assesses the adoption potential of ALWS, using a mixed-method approach. First, six macro-environmental factors regarding the adoption of ALWS were determined. This assessment is referred to as a Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental (PESTLE) analysis and is conducted in a form of a literature review initiated by expert consultations. Second, a range of European stakeholders’ perceptions of ALWS was evaluated in four focus-group discussions (n = 55), using a str...
Project co-funded by the European Commission within the Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) Dis... more Project co-funded by the European Commission within the Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) Dissemination Level PU Public X PP Restricted to other programme participants (including the Commission Services) RE Restricted to a group specified by the consortium (including the Commission Services) CO Confidential, only for members of the consortium (including the Commission Services) 1. Introduction 2. Step 0. System definition 2.1. Geographical Boundaries 2.2. General 2.3. Stakeholders and decision makers 1.2 Selected Substances 2 Step 1. Problem definition 3.1. Data sources 3.2. Result of the step 4. Step 2. Inventory of sources 4.1. Point sources 4.2. Emissions factors 5. Step 3. Definition of baseline scenario 5.1. Is there any reason to presume that the future water quality will be different from the current status? 5.2. Environmental Fate Analysis 6. Step 4. Identification of possible measures 7. Conclusions 8. References 9. Annexes 9.1. Annex I. BFRs concentration levels (expressed in ng/g dry mass) in Llobregat and Anoia River sediments 9.2. Annex II.
In TIMBRE’s Work Package 6 (WP6) a customisable open-source web based tool has been developed, wh... more In TIMBRE’s Work Package 6 (WP6) a customisable open-source web based tool has been developed, which enables end-users to develop and evaluate their own ideas of the future uses of contaminated sites. This tool and its ‘twin’ desktop tools or modules have been applied to four TIMBRE model sites in Romania, Poland and Germany in order to provide support to these projects in the screening stage by exploring and holistically evaluating possible options with regard to future use of the sites. Five areas are included in the holistic evaluation of site development options: • Risks to humans via intake of food stemming from agricultural areas on the site, • The site’s potential for energy crops plantation, • Costs of implementing the planned option, in terms of clean-up and site preparation, • Economic benefit: market-based evaluation of the site for the planned option, and • Sustainability of the planned option within a pre-defined setting and time horizon. This report completes the docum...
Report on Kłodnica case study Due date of deliverable: [31-05-2009]
Artykuł poświęcony jest zagadnieniu substancji niebezpiecznych w sektorze galwanotechnicznym, w k... more Artykuł poświęcony jest zagadnieniu substancji niebezpiecznych w sektorze galwanotechnicznym, w kontekście wymagań Dyrektywy o emisjach przemysłowych (IED) i rewizji dokumentów referencyjnych dotyczących najlepszych dostępnych technik (BAT/ BREF). Było ono przedmiotem projektu HAZBREF finansowanego ze środków INTERREG Regionu Morza Bałtyckiego, w ramach którego dokonano przeglądu stanu istniejącego, ze wskazaniem rekomendacji w zakresie dobrych praktyk zarządzania chemikaliami zawierającymi substancje niebezpieczne, oraz usprawniania wymiany informacji między kluczowymi podmiotami i instytucjami. W artykule scharakteryzowano istotne zagadnienia środowiskowe, ze wskazaniem grup substancji które mogą stwarzać problemy w zarządzaniu emisjami substancji niebezpiecznych. Przedstawiono założenia systemowego zarządzania tymi substancjami w zakładach przemysłowych wraz ze wskazaniem głównych kierunków i sposobów jego doskonalenia. Słowa kluczowe: galwanotechnika, dyrektywa IED, substancje n...
Abstract: To manage complex groundwater problems at the so-called megasites, a risk-based Integra... more Abstract: To manage complex groundwater problems at the so-called megasites, a risk-based Integrated Management Strategy (IMS) of the European WELCOME project is currently applied to three megasites in Tarnowskie Góry (PL), Bitterfeld (D) and Port of Rotterdam (NL).
To manage complex groundwater problems at the so-called megasites, a risk- based Integrated Manag... more To manage complex groundwater problems at the so-called megasites, a risk- based Integrated Management Strategy (IMS) of the European WELCOME project is currently applied to three megasites in Tarnowskie Gory (PL), Bitterfeld (D) and Port of Rotterdam (NL).
Journal of Ecology and Health, 2006
The international journal of life cycle assessment, Apr 8, 2024
Purpose Challenges in sustainable development envisioned in the European Union for the agricultur... more Purpose Challenges in sustainable development envisioned in the European Union for the agricultural sector require innovation to raise the efficiency of production and safety of farming processes for farmers and ensure food safety for consumers. One of the key productivity factors in plant production is effective weeding. The WeLASER project aimed to develop a highpower autonomous vehicle with lasers to control weeds. To be sustainable, the invention should have a high environmental performance in the whole life cycle perspective, including its production, use in agriculture, and end-of-life phase. In the publication, a life cycle assessment (LCA) of the WeLASER weeding robot is presented. The aim was to identify weak and strong aspects of the invention in environmental terms and provide suggestions for its improvement. Methods The machinery was characterized based on technical data provided by the developers, relevant literature, Ecoinvent 3.8 database, and own calculations. The quantitative assessment of environmental impacts was performed using the Simapro tool. For interpretation Recipe 2016 method (egalitarian perspective) was applied. Results The results show that the energy issue related to autonomous laser-based weeding machine operations is the most challenging. It is related to impacts on climate change indicators and fossil fuel depletion. Production phase is characterized with impacts on human toxicity and is related to extensive application of electronic and electric components in the robot. Conclusion In comparison with other weeding techniques, the high-power autonomous vehicle with lasers to control weeds shows potential for environmentally efficient use of the machinery in practice. Achieving high performance in the life cycle perspective requires improvements in the design, operational features, and smart application in agricultural practice enhanced through expertise, guidance, and advice.
Precision Agriculture
Weed control is a basic agricultural practice, typically achieved through herbicides and mechanic... more Weed control is a basic agricultural practice, typically achieved through herbicides and mechanical weeders. Because of the negative environmental impacts of these tools, alternative solutions are being developed and adopted worldwide. Following recent technical developments, an autonomous laser-based weeding system (ALWS) now offers a possible solution for sustainable weed control. However, beyond recent proof of performance, little is known about the adoption potential of such a system. This study assesses the adoption potential of ALWS, using a mixed-method approach. First, six macro-environmental factors regarding the adoption of ALWS were determined. This assessment is referred to as a Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental (PESTLE) analysis and is conducted in a form of a literature review initiated by expert consultations. Second, a range of European stakeholders’ perceptions of ALWS was evaluated in four focus-group discussions (n = 55), using a str...
Project co-funded by the European Commission within the Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) Dis... more Project co-funded by the European Commission within the Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006) Dissemination Level PU Public X PP Restricted to other programme participants (including the Commission Services) RE Restricted to a group specified by the consortium (including the Commission Services) CO Confidential, only for members of the consortium (including the Commission Services) 1. Introduction 2. Step 0. System definition 2.1. Geographical Boundaries 2.2. General 2.3. Stakeholders and decision makers 1.2 Selected Substances 2 Step 1. Problem definition 3.1. Data sources 3.2. Result of the step 4. Step 2. Inventory of sources 4.1. Point sources 4.2. Emissions factors 5. Step 3. Definition of baseline scenario 5.1. Is there any reason to presume that the future water quality will be different from the current status? 5.2. Environmental Fate Analysis 6. Step 4. Identification of possible measures 7. Conclusions 8. References 9. Annexes 9.1. Annex I. BFRs concentration levels (expressed in ng/g dry mass) in Llobregat and Anoia River sediments 9.2. Annex II.
In TIMBRE’s Work Package 6 (WP6) a customisable open-source web based tool has been developed, wh... more In TIMBRE’s Work Package 6 (WP6) a customisable open-source web based tool has been developed, which enables end-users to develop and evaluate their own ideas of the future uses of contaminated sites. This tool and its ‘twin’ desktop tools or modules have been applied to four TIMBRE model sites in Romania, Poland and Germany in order to provide support to these projects in the screening stage by exploring and holistically evaluating possible options with regard to future use of the sites. Five areas are included in the holistic evaluation of site development options: • Risks to humans via intake of food stemming from agricultural areas on the site, • The site’s potential for energy crops plantation, • Costs of implementing the planned option, in terms of clean-up and site preparation, • Economic benefit: market-based evaluation of the site for the planned option, and • Sustainability of the planned option within a pre-defined setting and time horizon. This report completes the docum...
Report on Kłodnica case study Due date of deliverable: [31-05-2009]
Artykuł poświęcony jest zagadnieniu substancji niebezpiecznych w sektorze galwanotechnicznym, w k... more Artykuł poświęcony jest zagadnieniu substancji niebezpiecznych w sektorze galwanotechnicznym, w kontekście wymagań Dyrektywy o emisjach przemysłowych (IED) i rewizji dokumentów referencyjnych dotyczących najlepszych dostępnych technik (BAT/ BREF). Było ono przedmiotem projektu HAZBREF finansowanego ze środków INTERREG Regionu Morza Bałtyckiego, w ramach którego dokonano przeglądu stanu istniejącego, ze wskazaniem rekomendacji w zakresie dobrych praktyk zarządzania chemikaliami zawierającymi substancje niebezpieczne, oraz usprawniania wymiany informacji między kluczowymi podmiotami i instytucjami. W artykule scharakteryzowano istotne zagadnienia środowiskowe, ze wskazaniem grup substancji które mogą stwarzać problemy w zarządzaniu emisjami substancji niebezpiecznych. Przedstawiono założenia systemowego zarządzania tymi substancjami w zakładach przemysłowych wraz ze wskazaniem głównych kierunków i sposobów jego doskonalenia. Słowa kluczowe: galwanotechnika, dyrektywa IED, substancje n...
Abstract: To manage complex groundwater problems at the so-called megasites, a risk-based Integra... more Abstract: To manage complex groundwater problems at the so-called megasites, a risk-based Integrated Management Strategy (IMS) of the European WELCOME project is currently applied to three megasites in Tarnowskie Góry (PL), Bitterfeld (D) and Port of Rotterdam (NL).
To manage complex groundwater problems at the so-called megasites, a risk- based Integrated Manag... more To manage complex groundwater problems at the so-called megasites, a risk- based Integrated Management Strategy (IMS) of the European WELCOME project is currently applied to three megasites in Tarnowskie Gory (PL), Bitterfeld (D) and Port of Rotterdam (NL).
Journal of Ecology and Health, 2006