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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Publication network from the last five years
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Potential and challenges of low-carbon energy options: Comparative assessment of alternative fuels for the transport sector
Fernández-Dacosta, C., Shen, L., Schakel, W., Ramirez, A. & Kramer, G. J., 2019, In: Applied Energy. 236, p. 590-606 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Open-loop recycling: A LCA case study of PET bottle-to-fibre recycling
Shen, L., Worrell, E. & Patel, M. K., 1 Nov 2010, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 55, 1, p. 34-52 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Present and future development in plastics from biomass
Shen, L., Worrell, E. & Patel, M. K., 2010, In: Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining. 4, 1, p. 25-40 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Towards sustainable development through the circular economy: A review and critical assessment on current circularity metrics
Corona, B., Shen, L., Reike, D., Rosales Carreon, J. & Worrell, E., 2019, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 151, 104498.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Pyrolysis of Dutch mixed plastic waste: Lifecycle GHG emissions and carbon recovery efficiency assessment
Petrík, J., Genuino, H. C., Kramer, G. J. & Shen, L., Aug 2025, In: Waste Management and Research. 43, 8, p. 1219-1233 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Innovative Bio-based Products: Investment, Environmental Impacts and Future Perspectives
Shen, L. (Speaker), Junginger, H. M. (Speaker) & Moretti, C. (Speaker)
6 Jun 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Professional
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Biobased and circular carbon for material transition
Shen, L. (Invited speaker)
4 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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eCO2Circle: Sustainability assessment of basic chemicals made via electrochemical conversions
Shen, L. (Presenter)
23 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
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Advices and regulatory aspects on health risk, LCA and managment of Aerogels.
Shen, L. (Member of programme committee)
10 Mar 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, seminar, course › Academic
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Life cycle assessment in a nutshell
Shen, L. (Invited speaker)
10 Mar 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Academic
In the media
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A UU Living Lab carves the path to a zero waste campus
7/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Which material is the most sustainable to recycle?
24/09/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Whereabouts of most Dutch plastic waste surprisingly unclear
18/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Episode #4: Techniques to evaluate novel, plant-based feedstock for plastics (Apple postcats)
7/07/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Welk speelgoed is duurzamer, van plastic of van hout?
3/12/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Prizes & Grants
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Paul Schlack Honorary Award
Shen, L. (Recipient), 22 Sept 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Resources, Conservation & Recycling 2019 Most Downloaded Paper Award (2017-2019)
Broeren, M. L. M. (Recipient), Kuling, L. (Recipient), Worrell, E. (Recipient) & Shen, L. (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)