Integration of MFA and LCA methodologies: the anthropogenic aluminium cycle in Italy

摘要: MFA and LCA methodologies were applied to analyse the anthropogenic aluminium cycle in Italy with focus on historical evolution of stocks flows metal, embodied GHG emissions, potentials from recycling provide key features for prioritizing industrial policy toward low-carbon technologies materials. Historical trend series collected 1947 2009 balanced data production, manufacturing waste management aluminium-containing products, using a ‘top-down’ approach quantify contemporary in-use stock helping identify ‘applications where is not yet being recycled its full potential present future flows’. The results used as basis aimed at evaluating carbon footprint evolution, primary electrical energy, smelting process transportation, Italian aluminium. A discussion about how main factors, according Kaya Identity equation, they did influence emissions pattern over time, which are levers mitigate it, it has been also reported. The reservoirs was estimated 320 kg per capita, mainly embedded within transportation building construction sectors. Cumulative represents approximately 11 years supply current usage rates (about 20 Mt versus 1.7 Mt/year), would imply 160 CO2eq savings. criticality related recovery containers packaging sectors included study, providing an example may support decision-making sectorial or regional level. research constitutes first attempt integrated between Italy.