Carbon Footprints, 1st ed. 2020 Case Studies from the Building, Household, and Agricultural Sectors Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes Series

This book addresses carbon footprint calculation and mitigation in various industrial sectors. There are numerous sectors whose carbon footprints need to be calculated, and effective ways to mitigate the greenhouse-gas emissions from these sectors need to be found. This book highlights the carbon sequestration potential of the Western Ghats ecosystems, the carbon footprint of Spanish households and residential buildings, and agricultural products in Canada; it also includes a case study on urban carbon footprints.

Dr Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu holds a Ph.D. in Textiles Sustainability and has written over 75 books and 80 research publications and is currently working as Head of Sustainability for SgT & API. He is well known for his contributions in the field of Environmental Sustainability in various industrial sectors and has extensive academic and industrial experience. In addition, he is the Editor-in-Chief of the Textiles & Clothing Sustainability Journal.

Discusses carbon footprint calculation and mitigation in various industrial sectors

Highlights carbon sequestration potential of the Western Ghats ecosystems, Spanish households and residential buildings

Includes a case study on urban carbon footprints