This book highlights the concept of environmental water footprint in the energy (bioenergy & hydropower) sector and the building/construction sector, focusing on a case study in Iran. It argues and demonstrates that water conservation is one of the most essential elements every industry has to take into account in its sustainability strategy.

Addresses the environmental water footprints of the energy and construction sectors Highlights the environmental water footprints of the bioenergy and hydropower sectors Discusses a case study on the water footprint of the concrete sector in Iran

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
The Water Footprint in Bioenergy - A Comparison of Four Biomass Sources to Produce Biofuels in Argentina.- Water Footprints of Hydropower Projects.- An Empirical Investigation into Water Footprint of Concrete Industry in Iran.