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Dr. Georgios Banias is a Senior Researcher (Grade B) in CERTH/iBO. He is also Researcher at the Laboratory of Heat Transfer and Environmental Engineering of the Aristotle University's Mechanical Engineering Department (Collaborating Staff) and Visiting Lecturer at School of Economics and Business Administration and Legal Studies, International Hellenic University. He graduated in 2005 from Aristotle University's Mechanical Engineering Department. In 2009, he was granted with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Aristotle University Thessaloniki in the field of the optimal Construction and Demolition Waste Management. Since 2005, he has been involved in National and European Research Projects and in educational activities of the Aristotle University's Mechanical Engineering Department. He is the author of more than 70 scientific publications. His research interests focus on the area of Circular Economy and Sustainability, Environmental Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Analysis, Environmental Informatics, Environmental Management Systems, Strategic Planning and Environmental Legislation, Environmental Informatics. He has participated in 24 funded research projects in various National and European research projects (2 as a Coordinator and PI, in 4 as a PI).
Project Goal: CPigFeed aims to develop all the necessary tools and methodologies to overcome barriers (technical, economic and social) that prevent the use of food by-products in the pig feed mixture, and thus to promote the principles of the Circular Economy in the production of animal feed. The project brings together scientists and researchers with broad scientific expertise in order to make the incorporation of food by-products into the pig feed safe, economically feasible and environmentally sustainable. For this purpose, the CPigFeed project develops intelligent information tools and traceability applications, and demonstrate them on a decentralized supply chain of food by-products that is set up in a typical Greek pig farm. Thus, food by-products are incorporated in the pig feed mixture, after setting-up a protocol for their safe incorporation, and after assessing the impact of the new feed mixture on the health and welfare of pigs, as well as the yield and quality of the final product (pork).
Current Stage: Data mining and analysis
Project Goal: Med Food TTHubs project focuses on Mediterranean food products as key points in the reform of tracing and authenticity procedures of traditional Mediterranean foods, adding value to high quality food products by supporting the implementation of full-path tracing practices through the whole distribution channel from seed to shelf. The solution that Med Food TTHubs brings is geared to achieve: Safer and more sustainable Mediterranean food products for people around the world, Full transparency concerning the traceability and authenticity of these products towards the creation of an end-to-end trust-chain in the food sector. Therefore, the aim of the Med Food TTHubs is i) the establishment and ii) the pilot operation of seven Trace & Trust Hubs, which will form a permanent transnational network playing the role of a one-stop-shop for traceability and authenticity for ‘added value’ Mediterranean food products in each of the countries involved. For that purpose, Med Food TTHubs will develop and support the operation of a “Voluntary Scheme of Traceability (VST) of MED foods”, which will be a common protocol for the network of these Hubs, acting as a point of reference for the products of the different involved areas. This protocol will include detailed guidelines, audit procedures and KPIs in relation to practices and processes towards traceable, authenticated and of high nutritional quality products.
Current Stage: Development of the platform | Data integration
Project Goal: CareWaste aims to reduce the amount of municipal solid waste being disposed on landfills. In line with the Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC and the principles of a circular based economy, CareWaste focusing toward maximizing material and energy recovery from waste and thus, minimize the need for disposal of residues to landfills. The project argues that a market-oriented waste prevention and management plan in a Greek municipality will dissociate economic growth from the environmental impact, will maximize societal consensus and will move towards a zero- waste economy. To that end, CareWaste project develops a web-based information system for monitoring and promoting circular economy strategies in order to reduce landfill to less than 30% according to the revised National Waste Management Plan. More specifically, leveraging the wealth of existing data, and multi-criteria-decision-analysis methodologies, CareWaste aims to: investigate available waste management practices; select and present best alternative scenarios in relation to the existing and proposed waste management facilities; develop an information system that enables monitoring waste management indicators, as well as compliance with European directives and National regulatory frameworks. Ultimately, CareWaste’s vision is to minimize the future residues disposal to landfills within the principles of a circular based economy and establish adequate tools for the enhancing of controls/inspections and enforcement mechanisms in order to ensure compliance with the legislative framework.
Current Stage: Completed
The amount of spent coffee grounds (SCGs) created, represents an environmental challenge worldwide. In this context, the aim of the present study was to exploit the potential of SCGs as a source of bioactive compounds that can be utilized in high value-added products. Thus, a cost-effective and environmentally friendly extraction technique was developed to ensure extracts with high total phenolic content and antioxidant activity, as well as significant amounts of caffeine and chlorogenic acid. Response surface methodology was implemented to evaluate the effects of the main extraction parameters (i.e., time, temperature, and ethanol-to-water ratio) and their interactions on the defined responses. The ethanol ratio was found to be the most significant variable. Then, a set of optimum values was determined (i.e., 7 min, 75 °C, and ethanol:water ratio 5:95), where the predicted values for responses were found to be 5.65% for the yield (Y1), 152.68 mg gallic acid equivalents per L for total phenolic content (Y2), 0.797 μmol Trolox equivalent per mL for the antioxidant activity (Y3), 30.5 ppm for caffeine concentration (Y4), and 17.4 ppm for chlorogenic acid concentration (Y5). Furthermore, the corresponding high experimental values from the validation experiment fitted well to these predictions, clearly clarifying the high potential of SCG extracts for use in high value-added applications.
Georgia-Christina Mitraka; Konstantinos Kontogiannopoulos; Maria Batsioula; George Banias; Andreana Assimopoulou. Spent Coffee Grounds’ Valorization towards the Recovery of Caffeine and Chlorogenic Acid: A Response Surface Methodology Approach. Sustainability 2021, 13, 8818 .
AMA StyleGeorgia-Christina Mitraka, Konstantinos Kontogiannopoulos, Maria Batsioula, George Banias, Andreana Assimopoulou. Spent Coffee Grounds’ Valorization towards the Recovery of Caffeine and Chlorogenic Acid: A Response Surface Methodology Approach. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (16):8818.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgia-Christina Mitraka; Konstantinos Kontogiannopoulos; Maria Batsioula; George Banias; Andreana Assimopoulou. 2021. "Spent Coffee Grounds’ Valorization towards the Recovery of Caffeine and Chlorogenic Acid: A Response Surface Methodology Approach." Sustainability 13, no. 16: 8818.
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management has been a major problem of modern cities for many years. Thus, the development of optimal waste management strategies has been a priority for the European Commission, especially in the transition toward a circular economy. In this paper, an analysis of different MSW treatment methods that can be effectively implemented in the Region of Central Macedonia (RCM) is provided, and their comparison from an environmental point of view is performed. The assessment is based on real data indicated in the recently updated Greek National Waste Management Plan, whereas the different scenarios developed include landfilling without energy recovery, landfilling with energy recovery, recycling and secondary materials recovery, mechanical-biological treatment, bio-waste composting and anaerobic digestion with energy recovery, and incineration with energy recovery. The obtained results illustrate that efficient waste streams sorting is of vital importance for the effective implementation of an integrated waste management system toward the sustainable management of MSW.
Georgios Banias; Maria Batsioula; Charisios Achillas; Sotiris Patsios; Konstantinos Kontogiannopoulos; Dionysis Bochtis; Nicolas Moussiopoulos. A Life Cycle Analysis Approach for the Evaluation of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices: The Case Study of the Region of Central Macedonia, Greece. Sustainability 2020, 12, 8221 .
AMA StyleGeorgios Banias, Maria Batsioula, Charisios Achillas, Sotiris Patsios, Konstantinos Kontogiannopoulos, Dionysis Bochtis, Nicolas Moussiopoulos. A Life Cycle Analysis Approach for the Evaluation of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices: The Case Study of the Region of Central Macedonia, Greece. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (19):8221.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgios Banias; Maria Batsioula; Charisios Achillas; Sotiris Patsios; Konstantinos Kontogiannopoulos; Dionysis Bochtis; Nicolas Moussiopoulos. 2020. "A Life Cycle Analysis Approach for the Evaluation of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices: The Case Study of the Region of Central Macedonia, Greece." Sustainability 12, no. 19: 8221.
In the present study, nickel phosphorous alloys (Ni-P) and Ni-P/ silicon carbide (SiC) nanocomposite coatings were deposited by electrodeposition on steel substrates in order for their microstructural properties to be assessed while using SEM, XRD, and three-dimensional (3D) profilometry as well as nanoindentation. The amorphisation of the as-plated coatings was observed in all cases, whereas subsequent heat treatment induced crystallization and Ni3P intermetallic phase precipitation. Examination of the surface topology revealed that the surface roughness follows the deposition characteristics and heat treatment induced microstructural changes. Additionally, substantial improvements in mechanical properties, including hardness, yield stress, and elasticity modulus, were obtained for the Ni-P, Ni-P/SiC nanocomposites when heat treated as seen from the nanoindentation results. A Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was developed to simulate the nanoindentation tests that enable the precise extraction of the Ni-P and Ni-P/SiC nanocomposite coatings’ stress-strain behavior. It is shown that the correlation between the nanoindentation tests and the computational models was satisfactory, while the stress-strain curves revealed higher yield points for the heat-treated samples.
Konstantinos Tsongas; Dimitrios Tzetzis; Alexander Karantzalis; George Banias; Dimitrios Exarchos; Donya Ahmadkhaniha; Caterina Zanella; Theodore Matikas; Dionysis Bochtis. Microstructural, Surface Topology and Nanomechanical Characterization of Electrodeposited Ni-P/SiC Nanocomposite Coatings. Applied Sciences 2019, 9, 2901 .
AMA StyleKonstantinos Tsongas, Dimitrios Tzetzis, Alexander Karantzalis, George Banias, Dimitrios Exarchos, Donya Ahmadkhaniha, Caterina Zanella, Theodore Matikas, Dionysis Bochtis. Microstructural, Surface Topology and Nanomechanical Characterization of Electrodeposited Ni-P/SiC Nanocomposite Coatings. Applied Sciences. 2019; 9 (14):2901.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKonstantinos Tsongas; Dimitrios Tzetzis; Alexander Karantzalis; George Banias; Dimitrios Exarchos; Donya Ahmadkhaniha; Caterina Zanella; Theodore Matikas; Dionysis Bochtis. 2019. "Microstructural, Surface Topology and Nanomechanical Characterization of Electrodeposited Ni-P/SiC Nanocomposite Coatings." Applied Sciences 9, no. 14: 2901.
There is a variety of crops that may be considered as potential biomass production crops. In order to select the best suitable for cultivation crop for a given area, a number of several factors should be taken into account. During the crop selection process, a common framework should be followed focussing on financial or energy performance. Combining multiple crops and multiple fields for the extraction of the best allocation requires a model to evaluate various and complex factors given a specific objective. This paper studies the maximisation of total energy gained from the biomass production by energy crops, reduced by the energy costs of the production process. The tool calculates the energy balance using multiple crops allocated to multiple fields. Both binary programming and linear programming methods are employed to solve the allocation problem. Each crop is assigned to a field (or a combination of crops are allocated to each field) with the aim of maximising the energy balance provided by the production system. For the demonstration of the tool, a hypothetical case study of three different crops cultivated for a decade (Miscanthus x giganteus, Arundo donax, and Panicum virgatum) and allocated to 40 dispersed fields around a biogas plant in Italy is presented. The objective of the best allocation is the maximisation of energy balance showing that the linear solution is slightly better than the binary one in the basic scenario while focussing on suggesting alternative scenarios that would have an optimal energy balance.
Efthymios C. Rodias; Maria Lampridi; Alessandro Sopegno; Remigio Berruto; George Banias; Dionysis Bochtis; Patrizia Busato. Optimal energy performance on allocating energy crops. Biosystems Engineering 2019, 181, 11 -27.
AMA StyleEfthymios C. Rodias, Maria Lampridi, Alessandro Sopegno, Remigio Berruto, George Banias, Dionysis Bochtis, Patrizia Busato. Optimal energy performance on allocating energy crops. Biosystems Engineering. 2019; 181 ():11-27.
Chicago/Turabian StyleEfthymios C. Rodias; Maria Lampridi; Alessandro Sopegno; Remigio Berruto; George Banias; Dionysis Bochtis; Patrizia Busato. 2019. "Optimal energy performance on allocating energy crops." Biosystems Engineering 181, no. : 11-27.
The growing and uncontrollable stream of refugees from Middle East and North Africa has created considerable pressure to governments and societies all over Europe. To establish the theoretical framework, the concept of humanitarian logistics is briefly examined in this paper. Historical data from the nineteenth century onwards illuminates the fact that this influx is not a novelty in the European continent and the interpretation of statistical data highlights the characteristics and particularities of the current refugee wave, as well as the possible repercussions these could inflict both to hosting societies and to displaced populations. Finally, a review of European and national legislation and policies shows that measures taken so far are disjointed and that no complete but at the same time fair and humanitarian management strategy exists. Within this context, the paper elaborates on the development of a compact accommodation center made of shipping containers, to function as one of the initial stages in adaptation before full social integration of the displaced populations. It aims at maximizing the respect for human rights and values while minimizing the impact on society and on the environment. Some of the humanitarian and ecological issues discussed are: integration of medical, educational, religious and social functions within the unit, optimal land utilization, renewable energy use, and waste management infrastructures. Creating added value for the “raw” material (shipping containers) and prolonging the unit’s life span by enabling transformation and change of use, transportation and reuse, and finally end-of-life dismantlement and recycling also lie within the scope of the project. The overall goal is not only to address the current needs stemming from the refugee crisis, but also to develop a project versatile enough to be adapted for implementation on further social groups in need of support. The paper’s results could serve as a useful tool for governments and organizations to better plan ahead and respond fast and efficiently not only in regard to the present humanitarian emergency, but also in any possible similar major disaster situation, including the potential consequences of climate change.
Sofia Papadaki; Georgios Banias; Charisios Achillas; Dimitris Aidonis; Dimitris Folinas; Dionysis Bochtis; Stamatis Papangelou. A Humanitarian Logistics Case Study for the Intermediary Phase Accommodation Center for Refugees and Other Humanitarian Disaster Victims. Dynamics of Disasters 2018, 157 -202.
AMA StyleSofia Papadaki, Georgios Banias, Charisios Achillas, Dimitris Aidonis, Dimitris Folinas, Dionysis Bochtis, Stamatis Papangelou. A Humanitarian Logistics Case Study for the Intermediary Phase Accommodation Center for Refugees and Other Humanitarian Disaster Victims. Dynamics of Disasters. 2018; ():157-202.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSofia Papadaki; Georgios Banias; Charisios Achillas; Dimitris Aidonis; Dimitris Folinas; Dionysis Bochtis; Stamatis Papangelou. 2018. "A Humanitarian Logistics Case Study for the Intermediary Phase Accommodation Center for Refugees and Other Humanitarian Disaster Victims." Dynamics of Disasters , no. : 157-202.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Greek government and the troika in 2010 contained numerous austerity policies and requirements for administrative reforms, among which is that of the national Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system. Complying with this requirement, Law4014/2011 was passed, aiming at reducing bureaucracy and increasing the country's appeal to investors whilst ensuring environmental protection. The present paper provides the first systematic, multi-scale and multidimensional evaluation of the effectiveness of the new EIA system. The evaluation is based firstly on the results of a Pan-Hellenic survey, involving key EIA consultants and authorities; secondly, on additional, in-depth interviews with EIA specialists, National- Ministry and Regional EIA Authorities; and thirdly, on the content review of 105 Environmental Impact statements. The results highlight the persistence of serious problems despite the reform of the Hellenic EIA System. The data reveal a significant discrepancy between what is set out in law and the actual practice. Although Law 4014/2011 contains progressive and innovative elements (such as adopting a life cycle approach to the EIA process, and mandating the development and use of a central Electronic Environmental Registry (e-ER) to manage and publish results of the EIA process), the recorded failure to implement them in practice results in a non-transparent and ineffective EIA system. Recommendations for improvement are proposed as well as areas for further research.
Kalliope Pediaditi; Georgios Banias; Eftychios Sartzetakis; Maria Lampridi. Greece's reformed EIA system: Evaluating its implementation and potential. Environmental Impact Assessment Review 2018, 73, 90 -103.
AMA StyleKalliope Pediaditi, Georgios Banias, Eftychios Sartzetakis, Maria Lampridi. Greece's reformed EIA system: Evaluating its implementation and potential. Environmental Impact Assessment Review. 2018; 73 ():90-103.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKalliope Pediaditi; Georgios Banias; Eftychios Sartzetakis; Maria Lampridi. 2018. "Greece's reformed EIA system: Evaluating its implementation and potential." Environmental Impact Assessment Review 73, no. : 90-103.
The production of olive oil is considered to be one of the largest agricultural business sectors in the Mediterranean area. Apart from its significant impact on the economies of countries in Southern Europe, Northern Africa and Middle East, olive oil production also involves considerable social and environmental considerations. However, despite such importance, the environmental effects of olive oil production have not been studied as much other agricultural productions and farming systems, which are more characteristic of central and northern Europe. We present a thorough and systematic literature review of scientific publications with respect to the use of environmental tools in the life cycle of olive oil. The analysis takes into consideration the farming of olive trees, the manufacture of olive oil, packaging, transportation and reverse logistics. To that end, journal publications up to 2015 in this specific field are recorded and, at the same time, the most important environmental impacts are revealed and a gap analysis is carried out. The analysis conducted reveals that farming of olive trees (with pesticide use and waste/by-product production being the ‘hottest’ topics) and the manufacturing of olive oil (concentrating mostly on waste/by-product production and management) are the phases with the highest environmental focus from the scientific community. Moreover, gaps in the literature are detected mostly with respect to fuel consumption and the use and promotion of renewable energy sources in olive oil production. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry
Georgios Banias; Charisios Achillas; Christos Vlachokostas; Nicolas Moussiopoulos; Maria Stefanou. Environmental impacts in the life cycle of olive oil: a literature review. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 2017, 97, 1686 -1697.
AMA StyleGeorgios Banias, Charisios Achillas, Christos Vlachokostas, Nicolas Moussiopoulos, Maria Stefanou. Environmental impacts in the life cycle of olive oil: a literature review. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 2017; 97 (6):1686-1697.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGeorgios Banias; Charisios Achillas; Christos Vlachokostas; Nicolas Moussiopoulos; Maria Stefanou. 2017. "Environmental impacts in the life cycle of olive oil: a literature review." Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 97, no. 6: 1686-1697.
The aim of the study is to examine the potentials of biomass production in the region of Central Macedonia (RCM) in Northern Greece. For this reason the crop plans of the seven regional units of the RCM were analysed. The final goal is to select the optimal crop plan between the seven regional units as a pilot case for biomass production. The main indicators that were analysed are the farm income, the gross margin, the residual biomass, the variable costs, and the cogeneration of thermal and electrical energy. Alongside a technical and economic analysis of the study area was conducted for the existent crop plans of each regional unit. The main findings of the study are the biomass potential for the seven regional units of the region of Central Macedonia and the optimal crop plan for producing biomass from agricultural residues. The results show that crop plans with cereals and arable crops have better results than crop plans with fruit trees and other crops.
Christina Moulogianni; Georgios Banias; Thomas Bournaris; Thomas Kotsopoulos. Potentials of biomass production in the region of Central Macedonia in Northern Greece. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Management and Informatics 2017, 3, 258 .
AMA StyleChristina Moulogianni, Georgios Banias, Thomas Bournaris, Thomas Kotsopoulos. Potentials of biomass production in the region of Central Macedonia in Northern Greece. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Management and Informatics. 2017; 3 (4):258.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChristina Moulogianni; Georgios Banias; Thomas Bournaris; Thomas Kotsopoulos. 2017. "Potentials of biomass production in the region of Central Macedonia in Northern Greece." International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Management and Informatics 3, no. 4: 258.
This paper describes the structure of the Combined Environmental Stressors' Exposure (CENSE) tool. Individuals are exposed to several environmental stressors simultaneously. Combined exposure represents a more serious hazard to public health. Consequently, there is a need to address co-exposure in a holistic way. Rather than viewing chemical and physical health stressors separately for decision making and environmental sustainability considerations, the possibility of an easy-to-comprehend co-exposure assessment is herein considered. Towards this aim, the CENSE tool is developed in the programming environment of Delphi. The graphical user's interface facilitates its tractable application. Studying different scenarios is easy since the execution time required is negligible. The tool incorporates co-exposure indicators and takes into account the potential dose of each chemical stressor by considering the physical activities of each citizen in an urban (micro)environment. The capabilities of the CENSE tool are demonstrated through its application for the case of Thessaloniki, Greece. The test case highlights usability and validation insights and incorporates health stressors and local characteristics of the area considered into a well identified user/decision maker interface. The main conclusion of the work reported is that a decision maker can trust CENSE for urban planning and environmental sustainability considerations, since it supports a holistic assessment of the combined potential damage attributed to multiple health stressors. CENSE abandons the traditional approach of viewing chemical and physical stressors separately, which represents the most commonly adopted strategy in real life decision support cases.
Christos Vlachokostas; G. Banias; A. Athanasiadis; Ch. Achillas; V. Akylas; N. Moussiopoulos. Cense: A tool to assess combined exposure to environmental health stressors in urban areas. Environment International 2014, 63, 1 -10.
AMA StyleChristos Vlachokostas, G. Banias, A. Athanasiadis, Ch. Achillas, V. Akylas, N. Moussiopoulos. Cense: A tool to assess combined exposure to environmental health stressors in urban areas. Environment International. 2014; 63 ():1-10.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChristos Vlachokostas; G. Banias; A. Athanasiadis; Ch. Achillas; V. Akylas; N. Moussiopoulos. 2014. "Cense: A tool to assess combined exposure to environmental health stressors in urban areas." Environment International 63, no. : 1-10.
Problems in waste management have become more and more complex during recent decades. The increasing volumes of waste produced and social environmental consciousness present prominent drivers for environmental managers towards the achievement of a sustainable waste management scheme. However, in practice, there are many factors and influences – often mutually conflicting – criteria for finding solutions in real-life applications. This paper presents a review of the literature on multi-criteria decision aiding in waste management problems for all reported waste streams. Despite limitations, which are clearly stated, most of the work published in this field is reviewed. The present review aims to provide environmental managers and decision-makers with a thorough list of practical applications of the multi-criteria decision analysis techniques that are used to solve real-life waste management problems, as well as the criteria that are mostly employed in such applications according to the nature of the problem under study. Moreover, the paper explores the advantages and disadvantages of using multi-criteria decision analysis techniques in waste management problems in comparison to other available alternatives.
Charisios Achillas; Nicolas Moussiopoulos; Avraam Karagiannidis; Georgios Banias; George Perkoulidis. The use of multi-criteria decision analysis to tackle waste management problems: a literature review. Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy 2013, 31, 115 -129.
AMA StyleCharisios Achillas, Nicolas Moussiopoulos, Avraam Karagiannidis, Georgios Banias, George Perkoulidis. The use of multi-criteria decision analysis to tackle waste management problems: a literature review. Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy. 2013; 31 (2):115-129.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCharisios Achillas; Nicolas Moussiopoulos; Avraam Karagiannidis; Georgios Banias; George Perkoulidis. 2013. "The use of multi-criteria decision analysis to tackle waste management problems: a literature review." Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy 31, no. 2: 115-129.
Ch. Achillas; D. Aidonis; Christos Vlachokostas; N. Moussiopoulos; Georgios Banias; D. Triantafillou. A multi-objective decision-making model to select waste electrical and electronic equipment transportation media. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 2012, 66, 76 -84.
AMA StyleCh. Achillas, D. Aidonis, Christos Vlachokostas, N. Moussiopoulos, Georgios Banias, D. Triantafillou. A multi-objective decision-making model to select waste electrical and electronic equipment transportation media. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 2012; 66 ():76-84.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCh. Achillas; D. Aidonis; Christos Vlachokostas; N. Moussiopoulos; Georgios Banias; D. Triantafillou. 2012. "A multi-objective decision-making model to select waste electrical and electronic equipment transportation media." Resources, Conservation and Recycling 66, no. : 76-84.
Wastes from construction activities constitute nowadays the largest by quantity fraction of solid wastes in urban areas. In addition, it is widely accepted that the particular waste stream contains hazardous materials, such as insulating materials, plastic frames of doors, windows, etc. Their uncontrolled disposal result to long-term pollution costs, resource overuse and wasted energy. Within the framework of the DEWAM project, a web-based Decision Support System (DSS) application - namely DeconRCM - has been developed, aiming towards the identification of the optimal construction and demolition waste (CDW) management strategy that minimises end-of-life costs and maximises the recovery of salvaged building materials. This paper addresses both technical and functional structure of the developed web-based application. The web-based DSS provides an accurate estimation of the generated CDW quantities of twenty-one different waste streams (e.g. concrete, bricks, glass, etc.) for four different types of buildings (residential, office, commercial and industrial). With the use of mathematical programming, the DeconRCM provides also the user with the optimal end-of-life management alternative, taking into consideration both economic and environmental criteria. The DSS's capabilities are illustrated through a real world case study of a typical five floor apartment building in Thessaloniki, Greece.
G. Banias; Ch. Achillas; Christos Vlachokostas; N. Moussiopoulos; I. Papaioannou. A web-based Decision Support System for the optimal management of construction and demolition waste. Waste Management 2011, 31, 2497 -2502.
AMA StyleG. Banias, Ch. Achillas, Christos Vlachokostas, N. Moussiopoulos, I. Papaioannou. A web-based Decision Support System for the optimal management of construction and demolition waste. Waste Management. 2011; 31 (12):2497-2502.
Chicago/Turabian StyleG. Banias; Ch. Achillas; Christos Vlachokostas; N. Moussiopoulos; I. Papaioannou. 2011. "A web-based Decision Support System for the optimal management of construction and demolition waste." Waste Management 31, no. 12: 2497-2502.
Anthropogenic pressure on the urban environment has recently reached critical levels in numerous conurbations worldwide. In this context, taking specific measures as a response has become a necessity for environmental managers in an effort to confront such pressures and to move towards sustainable development. However, in practice, funding of abatement strategies is often limited and decision-makers are obliged to prioritize them in terms of performance, viability, social acceptance, maturity or other case-specific criteria. In order to arrive at an effective, successful and realistic bundle of measures, a consensus between experts and the public needs to be built. This paper aims at the development of a methodological approach that focuses on the multicriteria prioritisation of abatement strategies for urban areas. The developed methodology is demonstrated through its application on a real-world case study for the metropolitan area of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Ch. Achillas; Ch. Vlachokostas; Ν. Moussiopoulos; G. Banias. Prioritize strategies to confront environmental deterioration in urban areas: Multicriteria assessment of public opinion and experts’ views. Cities 2011, 28, 414 -423.
AMA StyleCh. Achillas, Ch. Vlachokostas, Ν. Moussiopoulos, G. Banias. Prioritize strategies to confront environmental deterioration in urban areas: Multicriteria assessment of public opinion and experts’ views. Cities. 2011; 28 (5):414-423.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCh. Achillas; Ch. Vlachokostas; Ν. Moussiopoulos; G. Banias. 2011. "Prioritize strategies to confront environmental deterioration in urban areas: Multicriteria assessment of public opinion and experts’ views." Cities 28, no. 5: 414-423.
Public acceptance is considered most critical for the effectiveness of any integrated Municipal Solid Waste management scheme. Especially for alternatives widely debated, such as waste-to-energy (WtE) in areas without any prior experience, the widely discussed “Not In My Back Yard” (NIMBY) syndrome needs to be considered when planning the development of the required infrastructure. This paper presents the findings of a survey conducted in order to assess social acceptance for the development of a WtE facility in Thessaloniki, Greece. Face-to-face interviews revealed a rather positive – compared to waste landfilling – public attitude on the integration of thermal treatment in the local waste management strategy, on the contrary to what was initially expected. However, the NIMBY syndrome is evidently portrayed between the lines in the analysis, while also responses reflect a significant gap of information at the level of local communities.
Ch. Achillas; Christos Vlachokostas; N. Moussiopoulos; Georgios Banias; G. Kafetzopoulos; A. Karagiannidis. Social acceptance for the development of a waste-to-energy plant in an urban area. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 2011, 55, 857 -863.
AMA StyleCh. Achillas, Christos Vlachokostas, N. Moussiopoulos, Georgios Banias, G. Kafetzopoulos, A. Karagiannidis. Social acceptance for the development of a waste-to-energy plant in an urban area. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 2011; 55 (9-10):857-863.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCh. Achillas; Christos Vlachokostas; N. Moussiopoulos; Georgios Banias; G. Kafetzopoulos; A. Karagiannidis. 2011. "Social acceptance for the development of a waste-to-energy plant in an urban area." Resources, Conservation and Recycling 55, no. 9-10: 857-863.
Ch. Vlachokostas; Ch. Achillas; N. Moussiopoulos; G. Banias. Multicriteria methodological approach to manage urban air pollution. Atmospheric Environment 2011, 45, 4160 -4169.
AMA StyleCh. Vlachokostas, Ch. Achillas, N. Moussiopoulos, G. Banias. Multicriteria methodological approach to manage urban air pollution. Atmospheric Environment. 2011; 45 (25):4160-4169.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCh. Vlachokostas; Ch. Achillas; N. Moussiopoulos; G. Banias. 2011. "Multicriteria methodological approach to manage urban air pollution." Atmospheric Environment 45, no. 25: 4160-4169.
Development of strategies to control urban air pollution is a complex and multi–disciplinary process. In most real life cases, relevant policy making is characterised by the lack of information related to the economic value of the health consequences attributed to air pollution. This information is important to possess reliable economic estimates for the benefit arising from the application of the proposed strategies. This paper presents a contingent valuation approach in order to elicit the willingness–to–pay (WTP) for reducing the risk of premature mortality attributed to air pollution based on an easy–to–comprehend questionnaire. The economic value of increasing life expectancy by saving one year of life loss through improving air quality is estimated for Thessaloniki, Greece, which is considered one of the most polluted –if not the most polluted– cities within Europe, especially with respect to airborne particles. A sample of approximately 800 residents was chosen and a face–to–face interview was conducted using a hypothetical open–ended question designed to elicit the respondents WTP. Change in life expectancy was well understood and the results showed that 78.2% of respondents were able to express their WTP. The mean WTP to save one Year of Life Loss (YOLL) is approximately 920 € per person per year, which corresponds to a Value of a Life Year (VOLY) that is approximately 41 000 €
Christos Vlachokostas; Charisios Achillas; Theodora Slini; Nicolas Moussiopoulos; Georgios Banias; Ioannis Dimitrakis; Ch. Achillas. Willingness to pay for reducing the risk of premature mortality attributed to air pollution: a contingent valuation study for Greece. Atmospheric Pollution Research 2011, 2, 275 -282.
AMA StyleChristos Vlachokostas, Charisios Achillas, Theodora Slini, Nicolas Moussiopoulos, Georgios Banias, Ioannis Dimitrakis, Ch. Achillas. Willingness to pay for reducing the risk of premature mortality attributed to air pollution: a contingent valuation study for Greece. Atmospheric Pollution Research. 2011; 2 (3):275-282.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChristos Vlachokostas; Charisios Achillas; Theodora Slini; Nicolas Moussiopoulos; Georgios Banias; Ioannis Dimitrakis; Ch. Achillas. 2011. "Willingness to pay for reducing the risk of premature mortality attributed to air pollution: a contingent valuation study for Greece." Atmospheric Pollution Research 2, no. 3: 275-282.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is recognized as a priority waste stream internationally, mostly due to their volume and hazardousness. This paper presents an analysis for the quantification of WEEE management cost for Greece, taking into consideration scenarios for reverse logistics network’s development and WEEE volume scenarios. Transportation cost, which represents a major cost element for any reverse logistics network, is modelled with the use of mathematical programming, targeting towards the optimization of locations for the development of required intermediate storage infrastructures. Additionally, overall operational cost and recycling fees are estimated.
Ch Achillas; Christos Vlachokostas; N. Moussiopoulos; G. Perkoulidis; Georgios Banias; M. Mastropavlos. Electronic waste management cost: a scenario-based analysis for Greece. Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy 2011, 29, 963 -972.
AMA StyleCh Achillas, Christos Vlachokostas, N. Moussiopoulos, G. Perkoulidis, Georgios Banias, M. Mastropavlos. Electronic waste management cost: a scenario-based analysis for Greece. Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy. 2011; 29 (9):963-972.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCh Achillas; Christos Vlachokostas; N. Moussiopoulos; G. Perkoulidis; Georgios Banias; M. Mastropavlos. 2011. "Electronic waste management cost: a scenario-based analysis for Greece." Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy 29, no. 9: 963-972.