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Utility of Substance Stock and Flow Studies

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  • Nina Månsson
  • Bo Bergbäck
  • David Hjortenkrans
  • Arne Jamtrot
  • Louise Sörme

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Despite phase‐out policies, regulations, planning, and systematic thinking, diffuse emissions of hazardous substances from goods and materials accumulate in society. This is most pronounced in urban areas, since such emissions are related to high densities of people, services, and goods. In this study of Stockholm, Sweden, the aim is to discuss the utility of substance flow analyses (SFAs) for the urban management of hazardous substances. Several SFAs in Stockholm have been conducted during the period from 1995–2007. Eleven case studies were selected and were related to utility aspects to discover specific factors involved in the practical application of SFA. As far as ongoing environmental management is concerned, it can be stated that the SFAs’ results have been implemented in several local environmental objectives. Citations and use of the SFAs show that the studies, which focus on diffuse emissions, have had a strong influence on local policy. The application of SFA in Stockholm reveals that methodology factors, type of information, local context, and method of communication may be important in the utilization of SFA in policy. In the implementation of the results of Stockholm studies, it has been a strength to have both the environmental monitoring, which indicates the existence of hazardous substances in different environmental compartments, and SFAs that map and monitor sources of emissions.

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  • Nina Månsson & Bo Bergbäck & David Hjortenkrans & Arne Jamtrot & Louise Sörme, 2009. "Utility of Substance Stock and Flow Studies," Journal of Industrial Ecology, Yale University, vol. 13(5), pages 674-686, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:inecol:v:13:y:2009:i:5:p:674-686
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-9290.2009.00178.x
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