This book addresses energy footprints in the food and textile sectors. Each footprint case study presents essential background information and discusses the scientific consensus, methodological framework, assessment checklist, calculation tools and techniques, applications, challenges and limitations. More importantly, the book explores the application of each indicator/framework in various industrial sectors and the associated challenges, as well as outlooks for the future essential considerations, given that energy consumption and conservation are the primary elements in any industry's sustainability strategy.

Addresses energy footprints in the textile and food sectors Discusses the limitations and challenges in calculating footprints in these sectors Highlights carbon footprints in the food sector on the basis of a representative case study

Autorentext
Dr Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu holds a PhD in Textiles Sustainability and has written around 60 books and 80 research publications. He is well known for his contributions in the field and has extensive academic and industrial experience. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Textiles & Clothing Sustainability Journal.

Inhalt
Energy Footprints of Food Products.- Energy and Carbon Footprint of Food Industry.- Energy Footprints of Textile Products. <p