Industrial Ecology
General description
Industrial Ecology is one of the most interesting challenges to our
industrial society of modern times, as it involves a fundamentally new way
of thinking, both to companies, government, markets, consumers and NGOs.
Materials, products and the products' function are the centrepiece of
environmental performance, and should be evaluated in a life-cycle
perspective. Process and product design, cleaner production, product use
and reuse, and materials recycling, are key efforts along the value chain
that should be understood and optimised as a whole. Environmental
management systems and tools will have to address such needs. The concept
of eco-efficiency will have to be explored, and made use of in systems on
micro and macro levels. Industrial ecology is motivated from methods and
knowledge from ecology, aiming at more sustainable solutions in the
industrial and economic system of society. The BEST summer course in
industrial ecology will introduce such issues by a set of lecture sessions,
combined with several workshop sessions where students are to discuss and
explore consequences in practice, as well as industrial field visits.
Information for applicants
- Selection criteria:
Practical arrangements
All of the following are covered by the event fee:
- Lodging:
- Meals:
- Transportation: