Using Sensor Information to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Perishable Goods

Sensors enhance the control of perishable goods. New applications not only help to increase profits but also to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. An abatement cost analysis examines the trade-offs between profit maximization and emission minimization.

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Published in:IEEE pervasive computing 2009-01, Vol.8 (1), p.22-29
Main Authors: Ilic, A., Staake, T., Fleisch, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business
Carbon
Carbon dioxide
carbon footprint
Containers
Costs
Dairy products
Food technology
Footprints
Global warming
Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse gases
Maximization
Optimization
perishable goods
Pervasive computing
sensor technology
Sensors
supply-chain management
Temperature dependence
Temperature distribution
Tradeoffs
value of information
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Summary:Sensors enhance the control of perishable goods. New applications not only help to increase profits but also to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. An abatement cost analysis examines the trade-offs between profit maximization and emission minimization.
ISSN:1536-1268
1558-2590
DOI:10.1109/MPRV.2009.20