This Global Life Cycle Inventory Data for the Primary Aluminium Industry report is an update for data year 2010, following similar reports for 2000 and 2005. It has been prepared with an objective to collect all significant life cycle inventory (LCI) data (raw materials and energy use, emissions to air and water and solid waste generated) on primary aluminium ingot production from bauxite ore at the global level. This 2010 report is the reference material for aluminium environmental assessments and its use is to be considered as mandatory for life cycle practitioners.

The international aluminium industry has adopted a global sustainability programme, the International Aluminium Institute"s (IAI) "Aluminium for Future Generations" initiative, the overall objective of which is for the aluminium industry to be in a position to continue its global growth, while optimizing its environmental performance. Recycling is a key element of this initiative and continues to be at the core of the global industry"s path to sustainable development.

This product enables the use of pineapple peels, which would otherwise be discarded. The product has a distinct, very light pineapple flavour.

Pozzolanas and lime are the basis for alternative cements used instead of ordinary Portland cement. Testing is needed to determine the quality of the pozzolanas available.

The Anagi tray dryer was developed to allow small-scale processing of cashew nuts.

L’industrialisation des pays en voie de développement engendre l’augmentation des déchets liquides que sont les huiles de vidange, tout en se heurtant au problème de déficit énergétique. D’autre part, elle s’accompagne d’une forte croissance démographique qui accentue et augmente la quantité de déchets, particulièrement les déchets ménagers solides. Ce qui constitue une réelle menace pour l’environnement et les populations.

Sweet treats made from dairy products! This fact sheet describes the production of two products in detail: rasogalla (or rasogolla) and gulab jamun; and summarises other dairy confectionery products.

This baby incubator was the result of a search for a cheap simple and safe design suitable for Mvumi Hospital in Tanzania.

This describes a manufacturing system capable of producing up to 250 bottles of lime juice cordial per day using simple, comparatively low-cost equipment.

This fact sheet describes the technical properties of different food packaging materials.