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2007

  • Public acceptance of nanotechnology food and food packaging: The influence of affect and trust. Siegrist, M., Cousin, M-E., Kastenholz, H., Wiek, A., Appetite, 49 (2007), pp 459-466 Download

  • Ökobilanz von Energieprodukten: Ökologische Bewertung von Biotreibstoffen. Zah, R., Böni, H., Gauch, M., Hischier, R., Lehmann, M., Wäger, P., 2007 Download

  • Risks and Nanotechnology: The Public is More Concerned than Experts and Industry. Siegrist, M., Wiek, A., Helland, A., Kastenholz, H., Nature Nanotechnology, 2, 2007  Download 

  • Laypeople’s and Experts’ Perception of Nanotechnology Hazards.  Siegrist, M., Keller, C., Kastenholz, H., Frey, S., and Wiek, A. Risk Analysis, 27, (1) 2007, pp 59 – 69 Download 
  • The Environmental Relevance of Capital Goods in Life Cycle Assessments of Products and Services. Frischknecht, R., Althaus, H.-J., Bauer, C., Doka, G., Heck, T., Jungbluth, N., Kellenberger, D., Nemecek, T., Int J LCA, 2007 Download
  • Life Cycle Assessment in Telecommunication Industry: A Review., Int J LCA, 2007 Download
  • Curauá Fibers in the Automobile Industry – a Sustainability Assessment. Zah, R.,Hischier, R., Leão, A.L., Braun, I., Journal of Cleaner Production, 2007 Download
  • Evaluation of a Simplified Top-down Model for the Spatial Assessment of Hot Traffic Emissions in Mid-sized Cities. Tuia, D., Ossés, M., Zah, R., Osses, M., Zarate, E., Clappier, A., Atmospheric Environment, 2007 Download

2006

  • The Relevance of Information and Communication Technologies for Environmental Sustainability – a Prospective Simulation Study. Hilty, L.M., Arnfalk, P., Erdmann, L., Goodman, J., Lehmann, M., Wäger, P. Environmental Modelling & Software, 21 (11) 2006, pp 1618-1629, DOI: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2006.05.007 Download More
  • Environmental Informatics. Special issue. Hilty, L.M., Page, B., Hrebicek, J. (eds.) Environmental Modelling & Software, 21( 11) 2006, pp 1517-1518, DOI 10.1016/j.envsoft.2006.05.016 Download More
  • Experience with a System Dynamics model in a prospective study on the future impact of ICT on environmental sustainability. Wäger, P.A., Hilty, L.M., Arnfalk, P., Erdmann, L., Goodman, J., In: Voinov, A., Jakeman, A.J., Rizzoli, A.E. (eds). Proceedings of the iEMSs Third Biennial Meeting: "Summit on Environmental Modelling and Software". International Environmental Modelling and Software Society, Burlington, USA, July 2006 Download More

  • Embedding Digital Infrastructure in Epistemic Culture. Merz, M. In: C. Hine (ed.), New Infrastructures for Knowledge Production: Understanding E-Science, Information Science Publishing, Hershey, 2006, pp 99-119 More
  • The Topicality of the Difference Thesis. Revisiting Constructivism and the Laboratory. Merz, M. Science, Technology & Innovation Studies, 1, 2006, pp 11-24 More
  • Computer Models and Simulations in Scientific Practice. Knuuttila, T., Merz, M., Mattila, E. (eds.) Science Studies 19 (1) 2006, DOI: 10.1007/s10682-005-5631-4 Download More
  • Nanoparticulate Materials and Regulatory Policy in Europe: An analysis of stakeholder perspectives. Helland, A., Kastenholz, H., Thidell, A., Arnfalk, P. and Deppert, K., Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 2006, DOI: 10.1007/s11051-006-9096-3 Download More
  • EMF Risk Communication: Facts and Emotions. Dürrenberger, G., Kastenholz, H. In: Andersson Kjell (ed.). Values and Decisions on Risk. VALDOR 2006 Conference, Proceedings, 2006 Dowload
  • IMA Method as a Means of Process Control to Support Decisions Leading to Lower Costs of Operating Rooms without Loss in Sagfety. Pitzurra, O., Pasquarella, C., Herren, T., Glaus, P. The Journal of Hospital Infection, 64, Supplement 1, 2006 Download
  • Environmental Assessment of End-of-Life-Treatment Options for a GSM 900 Antenna Rack. Scharnhorst, W., Althaus, H.-J., Hilty, L.M., Jolliet, O. Int J LCA, 2006, pp 1-18, DOI: 10.1065/lcs2005.08.216 Download 
  • Life Cycle Assessment of Second Generation (2G) and Third Generation (3G) Mobile Phone Networks. Scharnhorst, W., Hilty, L. M., Jolliet, O. Environment International 32 (5) 2006, pp 656-675 Download
  • Life Cycle Assessment of Mobile Telephone Networks, with Focus on the End-of-Life Phase. Scharnhorst, W. Dissertation, Thèse No 3443 (2005), Faculté Environnement Naturel, Architectural et Construit, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 2006, 182 p
  • Life Cycle Assessment of Mobile Telephone Networks, with Focus on the End-of-Life Phase. Scharnhorst, W. Int J LCA, 11 (4) 2006, pp 290-291 Download
  • Post-Consumer Waste Wood in LCA; Context Specific Evaluation of Allocation Procedures in a Functionalistic Conception of LCA.  Werner F., Althaus H.-J., Richter K., Scholz R. W., Int J LCA, 2006, DOI: lca2006.05.249 Download
  • Assessment of the Forest Product Industries. Richter, K., Werner, F., Althaus, H.-J. In: Dewulf J and Van Langenhove H. (ed.), Renewable-Based Technology Sustainability Assessment, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2006, pp 193-208
  • Is Cumulative Fossil Energy Demand a Useful Indicator for the Environmental Performance of Products? Huijbregts, M. A. J., Rombouts, L. J. A., Hellweg, S., Frischknecht, R., Hendriks, A. J., van de Meent, D., Ragas, A. M. J., Reijnders, L. and Struijs, J. Environmental Science & Technology., 40 (3), 2006, pp. 641-648 2006 Download
  • Life Cycle Assessment of the Potential Use of Curauá Fibers in the Automotive Industry. Zah, R.,Hischier, R., Leão, A.L., Braun, I., Journal of Cleaner Production, 2006
  • On the Design of Schematic Transport Maps. Avelar, S., Hurni, L., Cartographica, 41 (3), 2006
  • Flood-Pulse and Riverscape Dynamics in a Braided Glacial River. Malard F., Uehlinger U., Zah R., Tockner, K. Ecology 87 (3) 2006, pp 704-716 Download
  • Automatic categorisation of urban structures in Lima. Landis, F., Avelar, S., Orbanz, P., Zah, R., Buhmann, J., Technical Report TR-534, Department of Computer Science, ETHZ, Zurich, 2006
  • Gestion Des Déchets Électroniques: L’expérience Européenne Peut-Elle Être Utile En Inde? Rochat, D. Magazine L'état de la Planète, No 26, mars/avril 2006, Download More 
  • A Sustainability Framework for Enhancing the Long-Term Success of LULUCF Projects. Madlener, R., Robledo, C., Muys, B., Blanco Freja J. T. Climatic Change, 2006, 31 p, DOI: 10.1007/s10584-005-9023-0 Downlaod
  • Opportunities and Challenges for the Timber Industry to participate in CDM Activities. Robledo, C., Tipmann, R. In: Youn, Y (ed.), Climate Chamge, Kyoto Protocol and Forest Sector: Afforestation/Reforestation Clean Development Mechanism in Asia. Korean Studies Information. Gyoha-Ep Munbal-Ri, Paju-Si, Korea. 2006

2005

  • The Precautionary Principle in the Information Society - Effects of Pervasive Computing on Health and Environment. Hilty, L.M., Behrendt, S., Binswanger, M., Bruinink, A., Erdmann, L., Froehlich, J., Köhler, A., Kuster, N., Som, C., Wuertenberger, F. 2nd revised edn. Swiss Center for Technology Assessment (TA-SWISS), Bern (TA46e/2005) and Scientific technology options assessment at the European Parliament (STOA 125 EN) More
  • Effects of Pervasive Computing on Sustainable Development. Köhler, A., Som, C. IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, 24 (1) 2005, pp 15-23 More
  • Electronic Waste - An Emerging Risk? Editorial. Hilty, L. (ed.), Environmental Impact Assessment Review. 25 (5) 2005, pp 431-435 Download
  • Europe’s Global Responsibility to Govern Trade and Investment Sustainably: Climate, Capital, CAP and Cotonou. Ruddy, T. Int. J. Sustainable Development, 8, (1/2) 2005, pp 97-112
  • Transdisciplinarity in Sustainability Research: Diffusion Conditions of an Institutional Innovation. Blättel-Mink, B., Kastenholz, H. Sustainable Development and World Ecology, 12 (1) 2005, pp 1-12
  • Security Aspects and Prospective Applications of RFID Systems. Oertel B, Wölk M, Hilty L. M., Köhler A. Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, Bonn, 2005 Download
  • ERiK - Entwicklung eines mehrstufigen Verfahrens der Risikokommunikation. Renn, O., Carius, R., Kastenholz, H., Schulze, M. BfR-Wissenschaft 02, 2005, Herausgeber: R.F. Hertel, G. Henseler, Bundesinstitut für Riskikobewertung, Berlin 2005
  • Towards Sustainable Pervasive Computing, Guest Editorial. Bütschi, D., Courant, M., Hilty, L.M. (eds.) IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, 24 (1) 2005, pp 7-8 More
  • The End of Life Treatment of Second Generation Mobile Phone Networks: Strategies to Reduce the Environmental Impact. Scharnhorst, W., Althaus, H.-J., Classen, M., Jolliet, O., Hilty, L.M. Environmental Impact Assessment Review. 25 (5) 2005, pp 540-566 Download
  • Environmental Assessment of End-of-Life-Treatment Options for a GSM 900 Antenna Rack. Scharnhorst, W., Althaus, H.-J., Hilty, L.M., Jolliet, O. Int J LCA, 2005 Online-First, pp 1-18. Download
  • Does WEEE Recycling Make Sense from an Environmental Perspective? The Environmental Impacts of the Swiss Take-Back and Recycling System for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Hischier, R., Wäger, P., Gauglhofer, J. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 25 (5) 2005, pp 525-539 Download
  • Developments in Wood and Packaging Materials Life Cycle Inventories in ecoinvent. Hischier, R., Althaus, H-J., Werner, F. International Journal of Life-Cycle Assessment, 10 (1) 2005, pp 50-58
  • The ecoinvent Database: Overview and Methodological Framework. Frischknecht, R., Jungbluth, N., Althaus, H.-J., Doka, G., Dones, R., Heck, T., Hellweg, S., Hischier, R., Nemecek. T., Rebitzer, G., Spielmann, M. Int J LCA, 10 (1) 2005, pp 3-9. Download
  • Selected Modelling Principles Applied in the ecoinvent Database. Frischknecht, R., Althaus, H.-J., Doka, G., Dones, R., Heck, T., Hellweg, S., Hischier, R., Jungbluth, N., Nemecek, T., Rebitzer, G. and Spielmann, M. Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, Japan, 1 (2) 2005, pp 112-122
  • Overview and Methodology for ecoinvent 2000 Project. Frischknecht, R.; Jungbluth, N.; Althaus, H.-J.; Doka, G.; Dones, R.; Heck, Th.; Hellweg, St.; Hischier, R.; Nemecek, Th.; Rebitzer, G.; Spielmann, M. International Journal of Life-Cycle Assessment, 10 (1) 2005, pp 3-9
  • Life Cycle Inventories of Metals and Methodological Aspects of Inventorying Material Resources in ecoinvent. Althaus, H-J., Classen, M. International Journal of Life-Cycle Assessment, 10 (1) 2005, pp 43-49 Download
  • Manufacturing and Disposal of Building Materials and Inventorying Infrastructure in ecoinvent. Althaus, H.-J., Kellenberger, D., Doka G., Künniger T. International Journal of Life-Cycle Assessment, 10 (1) 2005, pp 35-42,  Download
  • Ökologische und ökonomische Untersuchung und Bewertung der Wohngebäude München-Friedenspromenade und Messestadt Riem. Kellenberger, D., Richter K., Althaus H.-J. GEWOFAG Projektabschlussbericht, 2005
  • The ecoinvent Database System: a Comprehensive Web-Based LCA Database. Frischknecht, R., Rebitzer, G. Journal of Cleaner Production, 13, 2005, pp 1337-1343
  • The ecoinvent Database; Reply to the Letter to the Editor of Schmidt & Jensen. [Int J LCA 10 (2) 1997]. Frischknecht, R. International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 10 (3) 2005, pp. 166-167.
  • Establishing Life Cycle Inventories of Chemicals Based on Differing Data Availability. Hischier, R., Hellweg, S. (ETHZ), Capello, C. (ETHZ) International Journal of Life-Cycle Assessment, 10 (1) 2005, pp 59-67
  • Waste Treatment in Switzerland and Assessment of Long-Term Emissions. Doka, G.,Hischier, R. International Journal of Life-Cycle Assessment, 10 (1) 2005, pp 77-84
  • Inter-Comparison and Benchmarking of LCA-Based Environmental Assessment and Design Tools. Peuportier B., Putzeys K., Kellenberger D., et al. PRESCO, final report workpackage 2, 2005
  • End-of-Life Impacts of Pervasive Computing. Kräuchi, Ph., Wäger, P., Eugster, M., Grossmann, G., L. Hilty, L.M. IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, 24 (1) 2005, pp 45-53 Download
  • Smart Labels in Municipal Solid Waste - A Case for the Precautionary Principle? Wäger, P., Eugster, M., Hilty, L.M., Som, C. Environmental Impact Assessment Review. 25 (5) 2005, pp 567-586 Download
  • Evaluation of Traditional Jute Classification System for Composites. Noger, D., Zah, R., Schmid, H.R., Ray, P., Grether, T., Dinkel, F. Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, 30, 2005 pp 166-173
  • Global Perspectives on E-Waste. Widmer, R., Oswald-Krapf, H., Deepali-Kehtriwal, S., Schnellmann, M., Böni, H.W. Environmental Impact Assessment Review. 25 (5) 2005, pp 436-458 Download
  • Key Drivers of the E-Waste Recycling System: Assessing and Modelling E-Waste Processing in the Informal Sector in Delhi. Streicher-Porte, M., Widmer, R., Jain, A., Bader, H.-P., Scheidegger, R., Kytzia, S. Environmental Impact Assessment Review. 25 (5) 2005, pp 472-491 Download
  • A Comparison of Electronic Waste Recycling in Switzerland and in India. Sinha-Khetriwal, D., Kräuchi, Ph. Environmental Impact Assessment Review  25 (5) 2005, pp 492-504 Download
  • Adaptation of Forest Ecosystems and the Forest Sector to Climate Change. Robledo, C., Forner, C. Forest and Climate Change Working Paper 2. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2005
  • A Sustainable Framework for Enhancing the Long-Term Success of LULUCF Projects. Madlener, R., Robledo, C.,Muys, B., Hektor, B., Domac, J. Climatic Change, CEPE Working Paper No.29 Download 
  • The Recycling and Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Waste in China - Legislative and Market Responses. Hicks, Ch., Dietmar, R., Eugster, M. Environmental Impact Assessment Review. 25 (5) 2005, pp 459-471 Download

 

2004

    • The Precautionary Principle in the Information Society. Som, C., Hilty, L., Ruddy, T.  Hum. Ecol. Risk Assess., 10 (5) 2004, pp 787-799 Download
    • Assessing the Human, Social and Environmental Risks of Pervasive Computing. Hilty, L., Som, C., Köhler, A. Hum. Ecol. Risk Assess., 10 (5) 2004, pp 853-874 Downlaod
    • Expected Environmental Impacts of Pervasive Computing. Köhler, A., Erdmann, L. Hum. Ecol. Risk Assess., 10 (5) 2004, pp 831-852 Download
    • Konfliktmanagement bei der Standortsuche von Mobilfunkanlagen. Kastenholz, H., Benighaus, C. Zeitschrift für Konfliktmanagement, 2004, pp 84-87
    • Human and Environmental Impacts of Pervasive Computing. Special section. Buetschi, D., Hilty, L. Hum. (eds.), Ecol. Risk Assess., 10 (5) 2004, pp 759-761. Download More
    • The Future Impact of ICT on Environmental Sustainability. Erdmann, L., Hilty, L., Goodman, J., Arnfalk, P. Institute for Prospective Technological Studies. Sevilla, 2004 Download
    • Risiken und Chancen des Einsatzes von RFID-Systemen. Oertel, B., Wölk, M., Hilty, L., Köhler, A. Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, Bonn, 2004 Download
    • Memorandum Nachhaltige Informationsgesellschaft. Dompke, M., Geibler, J., Göhring, W., Herget, M., Hilty, L. M., Isenmann, R., Kuhndt, M., Naumann, S., Quack, D., Seifert, E.Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, Stuttgart 2004 Download
    • Model Simulations for Describing Water Transport in a Landfill with Bottom Ash from a Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator (MSWI): Model Validation Scenarios. Hartmann, F., Bader, H.-P., Scheidegger, R. Waste Management & Research. 22 (5) 2004, pp 324-333
    • Analysis of Energy Footprints Associated with Recycling of Glass and Plastic - Case Studies for Industrial Ecology. Krivtsov, V., Wäger, P., Dacombe, P., Gilgen, P.W., Heaven, S., Hilty, L. and Banks, C.J. Ecological Modelling, 174 (1-2) 2004, pp 175-189
    • Increasing the Resilience of Hillside Communities in Bolivia. Robledo, C., Fischler, M., Patiño, A. Mountain Research and Development, 14 (1) 2004, pp 14-18


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