Factor X Challenges, Implementation Strategies and Examples for a Su
This book describes and analyses necessities for a more resource-efficient world. It discusses solutions for a more sustainable use of natural resources, addressing decision-makers and experts from the fields of policy development, industry, academia, civ
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Factor X
Challenges, Implementation Strategies and Examples for a Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
ECO-EFFICIENCY IN INDUSTRY AND SCIENCE VOLUME 32
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/5887
Harry Lehmann Editor
Factor X Challenges, Implementation Strategies and Examples for a Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
Managing editors Mandy Hinzmann, Nick Evans, Terri Kafyeke, Stephen Bell, Martin Hirschnitz-Garbers (Ecologic Institute) Martina Eick (German Environment Agency)
Editor Harry Lehmann Factor X/10 Club German Environment Agency Dessau-Roßlau, Germany
ISSN 1389-6970 Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science ISBN 978-3-319-50078-2 ISBN 978-3-319-50079-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50079-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017954331 © Springer International Publishing AG 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Foreword
Dear reader, The high standard of living that we enjoy depends entirely on the quality and availability of natural resources. Driven by global population growth and increasing economic performance, mineral raw materials and fossil fuels are being extracted in ever greater quantities. The extraction of these resources has profound environmental impacts, such as the destruction of ecosystems and habitats as well as air, water and soil pollution. For this reason, we pursue various measures for more efficient resource use and management, with the aim of keeping the negative effects of resource use within reasonable bounds. The overarching objective is a transition towards sustainability—a resource-efficient, low-carbon economy,
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