Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Carlo Alberto Campiotti Title: Editorial Abstract: Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:7-8 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65480&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1001 Number: 1 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Carlo Alberto Campiotti Author-Name: Carlo Scibetta Author-Name: Noemi Caltabellotta Author-Name: Germina Giagnacovo Author-Name: Egl? Jotautiene Title: Impact of green walls on the performance of a building in a Mediterranean climate Abstract: The use of a passive dissipation system on a building reduces energy consumption and improves energy efficiency. This technology is important considering that in the EU more than 40% of primary energy consumption for heating and cooling derive by the construction sector. This article reports the effects of a green wall, spaced 60 cm from the building wall, placed on a demonstration building at the ENEA Casaccia Research Center. The values of global solar radiation parameters, wall surface temperature, relative humidity inside and outside the interspace between the green wall and the building were detected. The results show that plant greening on the building reduces heat flux into the building, by reducing air temperature of building wall, especially in summer. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:9-26 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65481&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1002 Number: 2 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65481 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Carlo Alberto Campiotti Author-Name: Carlo Scibetta Author-Name: Noemi Caltabellotta Author-Name: Luciano Consorti Author-Name: Antanas Joustas Title: Green roofs for the energy and environmental sustainability of buildings Abstract: Green roofs are considered structural components that act as an insulating layer for buildings. Among the factors that influence the choice of this type of horizontal green there are: the geographical location, the climate, and the need to improve the thermal insulation of the flat roof. Some types of layouts are proposed for the sustainable construction of green roofs. In addiction the structural and vegetation components suitable for the realization of green roofs are also described. The energy performance of an experimental green roof prototype located at the ENEA Casaccia Research Center shown that the horizontal green layer improves the thermal insulation of the flat roof by over 40%. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:27-44 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65482&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1003 Number: 3 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65482 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Germina Giagnacovo Author-Name: Alessandro Campiotti Author-Name: Alessandro Albanese Ginammi Author-Name: Noemi Caltabellotta Author-Name: Emanuela Sirica Title: Vertical green to improve the energy efficiency of buildings Abstract: Buildings in Europe consume 40% of total energy consumption and not less than 65% of the total electricity consumption. This work reports the first results of a research developed at the ENEA Casaccia Center, under the Electricity System Research Program (RDS), funded by the Ministry of Economic Development. The experiments were carried out on a demonstration building on which the necessary structures for research activities were built. Among the cultivated vegetable essences, the best results have been obtained with the Parthenocissus varieties, which have reached a leaf coverage of over 3.5 m2 and with the Vitis vinifera varieties with a leaf surface of over 3 m2. From an energy point of view, the data collected, although still preliminary and not definitive, the collected data showed a significant reduction in the surface temperature of the greened facade by over 14?C compared to the non-vegetated areas of the demonstration building. Taking into account the fact that the plant systems are an increasingly important element to improve energy efficiency and environmental sustainability of buildings, further research and experiments are necessary for a more detailed assessment of the biological and agronomic parameters that characterize plant systems when grown on the building to define their influence on the surface temperature of the vegetated facades of buildings and on the energy flows entering the building. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:45-59 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65483&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1004 Number: 4 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65483 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Noemi Caltabellotta Author-Name: Felicia Cavaleri Author-Name: Carlo Greco Author-Name: Kestutis Navickas Author-Name: Carlo Scibetta Author-Name: Laura Giammanco Title: Integration of green roofs&walls in urban areas Abstract: Growing urbanization is associated with the emergence of environmental problems, such as the reduction of natural resources, the atmosphere pollution and the increase of the heat islands phenomenon in cities. The integration of vegetation in the urban areas, through the creation of green hanging systems, represents a possible solution to improve the energy sustainability of buildings, to combat meteoric excesses, to improve stormwater management and to reduce pollutant levels. These energy and environmental benefits are related to the properties of evapotranspiration, shading and thermal insulation of the vegetation. The work reports the results of the main studies concerning the use of hanging systems to counter environmental impacts and improve the energy efficiency of buildings. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:61-78 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65484&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1005 Number: 5 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65484 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sara Di Lonardo Author-Name: Susanna Mariani Author-Name: Germina Giagnacovo Author-Name: Antonella Marone Author-Name: Salvatore Raimondi Title: Green infrastructures for the energetic and environmental sustainability of cities Abstract: The inexorable extension of urbanization is consuming huge amounts of soil drastically reducing natural vegetation, replacing it with buildings and low albedo surfaces. The changes due to the different thermal properties of surface materials and the lack of evapotranspiration in urban areas lead to a phenomenon known as "urban heat island effect". By reintroducing the vegetation back into the urban landscape, a partnership between nature and cities should be strengthened to create a new sustainable urban environment. Since the outer surfaces of building offer a great amount of space for vegetation, planting on roofs and walls has become one of the most innovative way to provide several environmental services. Moreover, all the green infrastructures, such as urban gardens or nature areas, that form an important part of cityscapes, could ensure also a thermal isolation and constitute a sustainable energy saving solution for buildings. This work presents a critical review of environmental and potential thermal benefits of green infrastructures in the cities. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:79-98 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65485&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1006 Number: 6 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65485 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Felicia Cavaleri Author-Name: Alessandro Albanese Author-Name: George Attard Author-Name: Alessandro Campiotti Author-Name: Emanuela Sirica Author-Name: Arianna Latini Title: Energy efficiency in the agro-industry Abstract: The agriculture and agro-industry system, in the overall definition of agricultural production, processing industry, distribution and services, is characterized by a strong demand for innovation to satisfy the continuous and changing needs of consumers. This situation, on the one hand, is determined by the needs of companies to respond effectively to market globalization, on the other hand, however, it has strongly increased energy consumption and the environmental impacts of the sector. This work examines the energy consumption of the agri-food supply chain and illustrates the most significant technologies and production processes for sustainable energy and environmental modernization. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:99-114 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65486&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002010 Number: 7 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65486 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Carlo Greco Author-Name: Alessandro Campiotti Author-Name: Arianna Latini Author-Name: Alessandro Agnello Author-Name: Egl? Jotautiene Author-Name: Michele Massimo Mammano Title: Innovation for the Italian agricultural and food industry sector Abstract: The food industry is one of the largest energy consumers in the world, with 95 EJ/year. In this context, in Europe the amount of energy needed to cultivate, process, package and bring food to the homes of citizens reached 285 Mtoe in 2015, of which 14 Mtoe due to the Italian agricultural and food system. With the aim of favoring a drastic reduction in energy consumption, the European Commission, and the main international agencies, ie: FAO, OECD, UN over the last decade have aligned on the need to develop policies to support energy efficiency, renewable energies and sustainable technologies in order to minimize the use of fossil fuels and to reduce the final energy consumption, especially in the main energy-intensive sectors as industry and construction, but also with regards to agriculture and food industry sector. This work is focused on the agricultural and food system in Italy, of which the energy consumption and efficiency measures, the renewable energy use, and the new consumer trends for a sustainable agrofood system, are briefly analyzed. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:115-126 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65487&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1008 Number: 8 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65487 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Germina Giagnacovo Author-Name: Arianna Latini Author-Name: Alessandro Albanese Author-Name: Alessandro Campiotti Author-Name: Joaqu?n Fuentes-Pila Title: "Value Stream Map" and energy consumption in agro-industrial juice fruit processing Abstract: The objective of this study is to provide a good "benchmark" case in juice fruit production plants for comparing their performance in terms of energy consumption and final product "yield". In particular, the industrial step-by-step processes performed for the production of natural fresh orange juice, fruit juices and purees will be dissected, also referring to the operations. By exploiting the Value Stream Mapping (VSM) methodology, we report general energy consumptions due to the main production processes and highlight the most energy-intensive ones, in order to provide a base for the selection of useful and reasonable key performance indicators. Furthermore, we include some sectorial KPIs that have been extracted from the literature. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:127-142 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65488&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1009 Number: 9 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65488 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Emanuela Sirica Author-Name: Felicia Cavaleri Author-Name: Carlo Greco Author-Name: Angeliki Kavga Author-Name: Orlando Santo Author-Name: Rigoglioso Domenico Title: Sustainable technologies for greenhouse systems Abstract: The greenhouse cultivation system in European countries represents one of the most energy-intensive sectors in the agriculture and agro-industry sector. In this regard, renewable energies represent an innovative solution to reduce energy costs and environmental impacts. Both, the energy demands and the economic aspects are analyzed with regard to the main energy users, i.e.: heating and cooling systems, lighting and pumping for irrigation. This work considers the use of solar photovoltaic and thermal energy. The use of semi-closed greenhouses is also considered. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:143-160 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65489&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1010 Number: 10 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65489 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Laura Giammanco Author-Name: Calogera Chiara Bordenca Author-Name: Carlo Greco Author-Name: Felicia Cavaleri Author-Name: Domenico Rigoglioso Title: Sustainable architecture for wine cellars Abstract: Environmental sustainability in the wine sector is one of the major factors of commercial interest for consumers and producing companies. The link between wine production, territory and architectural typology of wine cellars is always more important for the food and wine sector. This work explores the connections between architecture and energy efficiency with regards to minimizing environmental impacts in wine production and the sustainable use of resources in production processes. The role of economic and cultural promotion of wine cellars with bioclimatic architecture towards the tourism industry is highlighted. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:161-177 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65490&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1011 Number: 11 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65490 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Calogera Chiara Bordenca Author-Name: Laura Giammanco Author-Name: Alessandro Albanese Author-Name: Mirko Lo Faso Author-Name: Domenico Rigoglioso Title: Bioclimatic architecture of residential buildings Abstract: The environmental impacts deriving from pollution due to the high use of cooling and heating systems in buildings have made it necessary to study alternative methods of designing or upgrading existing buildings. In this work the concepts of bioclimatic architecture are discussed and possible technological solutions for energy saving in the construction sector are presented. The solutions proposed concern orientation, the shape of the building and the internal volumetric arrangement. Attention is paid to internal comfort and the problem of convective motions related to the cooling of homes. Other solutions referring to the use of bioclimatic diagrams to determine the maximum and minimum temperatures to be considered for bioclimatic design are also proposed. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:179-194 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65491&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1012 Number: 12 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65491 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Carlo Bibbiani Author-Name: Fabio Fantozzi Author-Name: Caterina Gargari Author-Name: Carlo Alberto Campiotti Author-Name: Patrizia De Rossi Title: Life Cycle Assessment for "green" buildings Abstract: In recent years, the interest in "green" solutions and in particular towards the use of green roofs and walls in an urban environment, not only for the reduction of the heat flow through the roofing due to the absorption of solar radiation and to its thermal inertia, but also for the mitigation of the heat island effect linked to the evapo-transpiration processes of plants. The benefits concerning comfort, and consequently the reduction of energy and economic costs, linked to the lower energy consumption for air conditioning under these green coverings, and the improvement of the quality of living in urban areas with a wider availability of green areas, which are often usable, are undeniable aspects of a "green" design and are widely investigated and documented. Only recently, however, research has started to address the issue of green design in terms of impacts in the life cycle, calculated according to the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. In this research two equivalent coverings are compared in terms of summer thermal performance in the Mediterranean area: an extensive green roof and a ?high-permeation? tiles roof covering, compiling the environmental performance of the life cycle with the phases of production, use and end of life, based on Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) compliant to the EN15804 standard. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:195-211 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65492&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1013 Number: 13 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65492 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Carlo Bibbiani Author-Name: Fabio Fantozzi Author-Name: Caterina Gargari Author-Name: Carlo Alberto Campiotti Author-Name: Patrizia De Rossi Title: Bioclimatic greenhouses for energy efficiency in buildings Abstract: The research aims to verify the contribution to microclimatic comfort offered by the bioclimatic solar greenhouse at the ENEA Casaccia, F92 building. The analysis was carried out using the opensource software, EnergyPlus, for thermal simulation and dynamic energy diagnosis of buildings, based on the 3D geometric model built using the Google SketchUp software. The simulation led to evaluate the gained energy from solar radiation through the glazed surfaces due to the bioclimatic greenhouse and the consequent increase in the operating temperature of the internal environment during the winter season. The research moves from the most recent regulatory developments in terms of energy saving and more modern technology developments related to the design and construction of high energy performance solar control glass elements to demonstrate the effectiveness of bioclimatic greenhouse systems in improving internal comfort levels reducing non-renewable energy consumption for indoor air conditioning. The Temperature hourly trends showed an average increase in the operating T?, during the winter season of about 0.59?C. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:213-230 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65493&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1014 Number: 14 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65493 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Giovanni Puglisi Author-Name: Giuliano Vox Author-Name: Angeliki Kavga Author-Name: Fabiana Convertino Author-Name: Ileana Blanco Author-Name: Evelia Schettini Title: Solar Cooling: A renewable energy solution Abstract: A sustainable and environmentally alternative to commonly used air conditioning systems can be the solar cooling system due to the use of renewable and clean energy. Solar absorption systems can be used for greenhouse cooling in areas with high outdoor temperatures and solar radiation levels. These systems take advantage of the simultaneity between the solar energy availability and the greenhouse cooling demand allowing the reduction of conventional electricity and water consumption. This paper presents the results of the application of a solar cooling plant for the climate control of a greenhouse at the University of Bari, Italy. The experimental plant consists of a Mediterranean greenhouse, having a surface of 300 m2, and of a single effect LiBr-H2O absorption chiller fed by evacuated-tube solar collectors. Two different localized systems were chosen for the distribution of cold inside the greenhouse: the first system presents pipes placed centrally on the cultivation vessels; the second consists of pipes in contact with aluminium plates and of a transparent EVA film, used to border an area close to plants. The distribution system of cold with pipes, plate and EVA film provided a slightly higher cooling capacity due to the presence of the plates which increases the ability to dissipate energy. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:231-247 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65494&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1015 Number: 15 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65494 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Laura Giammanco Author-Name: Calogera Chiara Bordenca Author-Name: Domenico Rigoglioso Author-Name: Carlo Greco Author-Name: Emanuela Sirica Author-Name: Kestutis Venslauskas Title: Tax benefits for the energy requalification of Italian real estate assets Abstract: The need for energy-efficient buildings has emerged since the onset of the first energy crises in the 1970s. It?s in this decade that the concepts of sustainable development and energy saving have been introduced in the construction sector. Currently, the greatest energy saving potential for buildings does not lie in new buildings, but in the energy redevelopment of existing buildings. In order to promote interventions for building restoration, which are often costly and not economically convenient, Italian legislation has made a series of economic incentives available to the sector. This work reviews the main incentive systems for the energy requalification of buildings. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:249-265 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65495&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1016 Number: 16 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65495 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Patrizia De Rossi Author-Name: Alessandro Albanese Author-Name: Susanna Mariani Author-Name: Mirko Lo Faso Author-Name: Salvatore Tosi Title: The tourism sector and energy saving incentives Abstract: Tourism is a sector that accounts for about 10% of European GDP and represents a powerful engine of local development and employment in the European Territory. Europe is the main tourist destination in the world, with 671 million international arrivals in 2017 and Italy is the fourth country in Europe for accommodation facilities. To guarantee "sustainable" accommodation facilities, it is necessary to invest in innovation and technologies that enable energy savings. To support investments in terms of improving the energy efficiency of accommodation facilities, the sector can use the incentive and tax relief system, such as: thermal account, restructuring bonus, eco bonus for energy efficiency, the Tax credit for redevelopment. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:267-273 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65496&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1017 Number: 17 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65496 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Salvatore Raimondi Author-Name: George Attard Author-Name: Antonio Comparetti Author-Name: Carlo Greco Title: Towards the European harmonisation of a Soil Cadastre inventory as a tool for environmental, social, economic, legal and taxation purposes Abstract: The cadastral systems existing in EU Member States satisfy private and public needs but there is no common regulation describing the purposes, minimum requirements and functions of the Cadastre in each State. In order to satisfy the need for harmonisation of Cadastres at the EU level, the Spanish Government?s Official Performance Programme of the Spanish Presidency of the EU Council supported, in the first semester of 2002, the initiative proposed by the Spanish General Directorate for the Cadastre to hold the "First Congress on Cadastre in the European Union" (15-17 May 2002). The main objective of this conference was to study the role of the Cadastre at EU level and the methods for the integration of national models. For this purpose the Spanish General Directorate also presented two specific initiatives : 1) the project for a "Declaration on Cadastre in the European Union"; 2) the formation of a Cadastre Permanent Committee. A unique Cadastre at EU level would allow that the CAP (Community Agricultural Policy) is implemented by considering the best practices of the land owners. Moreover, the basic taxation principles and coordination of property taxation are shown in this paper. In the long term, the free movement of people, goods and capital will induce that the EU harmonises or at least coordinates property regimes, Land Registry and Cadastre in the Member States. Cadastres enable to change the land from an object of utilisation into capital and thus economic growth (that is a prerequisite for investments in estate enhancement and/or environmental protection). This is an essential part of LIS (Land Information System) and GIS (Geographic Information System) systems, that provide information crucial to decision making. The new soil cadastral certificate, besides land use and capability, should also take into account the sustainability. The Ground Cadastre should be developed into a multipurpose Soil Cadastre, i.e. an inventory for environmental, social, economic, legal and taxation purposes. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:275-297 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65497&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1018 Number: 18 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65497 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Antonio Comparetti Author-Name: Carlo Greco Author-Name: Michele Massimo Mammano Author-Name: Navickas Kestutis Author-Name: Orlando Santo Author-Name: Venslauskas Kestutis Title: Valorisation of urban green areas for producing renewable energy and biochar as growing substrate of Sicilian aromatic and nutraceutical species in a circular economy Abstract: This work is aimed at evaluating the possible building up of a gasifier for the energy valorisation of residual biomass deriving from urban areas and their surroundings. The area and the volumes of supply and economic convenience have been determined by implementing a GIS-based geographic method to the localisation and quantification of non-uniform elements of plant biomass. The pyrolysis and gasification processes of the lignocellulosic biomass obtained from pruning and maintenance operations of the urban and ornamental green include the production of a residual amount of biochar. The biochar can be used in agriculture as a soil improver and a substrate alternative to peat in the sustainable production of Sicilian aromatic and nutraceutical species grown in pots within a circular economy. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:299-314 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65498&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1019 Number: 19 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65498 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Antonio Comparetti Author-Name: Carlo Greco Author-Name: Kestutis Navickas Author-Name: Santo Orlando Author-Name: Kestutis Venslauskas Title: Life Cycle Impact Assessment applied to cactus pear crop production for generating bioenergy and biofertiliser Abstract: Among the potential uses of cactus pear, the generation of bioenergy (biogas) and biofertiliser (digestate), from the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) of cladodes and fruits, is surveyed in this paper. Data for Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) was drawn from a farm located in Roccapalumba (Palermo, Sicily, Italy), where three cultivars were cultivated: 1) yellow pulp cultivar; 2) red pulp cultivar; 3) white pulp cultivar. LCIA was applied to six scenarios: 1) current dry crop; 2) current irrigated crop; 3) dry crop for fruit and bioenergy production; 4) irrigated crop for fruit and bioenergy production; 5) dry crop for bioenergy production; 6) irrigated crop for bioenergy production. According to LCIA, the highest total GHG emissions were found in Scenarios 2 and 4, while the lowest ones were found in Scenario 5. Moreover, the highest share of environmental impact for Scenarios 2, 4 and 6 is associated with the consumption of cardboard boxes used for collecting and transporting fruits, crop irrigation and a higher human work load. Furthermore, the digestate obtained from the AD process contains nutrients which make it a valuable biofertiliser, so that it reduces the expenditure for mineral fertilisers. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:315-329 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65499&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1020 Number: 20 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65499 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: George Attard Author-Name: Agnello Alessandro Author-Name: Antonio Comparetti Author-Name: Oliver Fenech Author-Name: Carlo Greco Author-Name: Denise Grima Connell Title: Manure as a potential source of renewable energy: The behaviour and characterisation of biofuels generated from three animal manure types when subjected to pyrolysis Abstract: Regions with high livestock density lack sufficient land on which to apply manure without exceeding the legal limits set by the European Union Directives. The lack of manure processing alternatives aggravates the situation, especially in the case of islands. Consequently, manure becomes a liability rather than an asset. Results indicate that pyrolysis is an option for manure processing. However, a significant limitation is the moisture content of the starting material, that could compromise the process efficiency. Yields of biogas, bio-oil and biochar, all of which have a potential use as biofuels, are particular to animal type and manure handling system. The conversion of manure to biofuels contributes to the development of a bio-based economy. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:331-344 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65500&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1021 Number: 21 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65500 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Carlo Greco Author-Name: Alessandro Agnello Author-Name: Giulia La Placa Author-Name: Michele Massimo Mammano Author-Name: Kestutis Navickas Title: Biowaste in a circular bioeconomy in Mediterranean area: A case study of compost and vermicompost as growing substrates alternative to peat Abstract: European policies are advocating a transition toward circular bio-economy, an economy aiming at reducing the dependence from fossil-based resources, limiting greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts. The aim of this paper is to assess the potential for circularity for bio-waste and related by-products, to highlight the role of compost and vermicompost in the circular bioeconomy and their use in the agricultural sector. Three different substrates were tested in the soilless cultivation of Salvia officinalis, a Mediterranean nutraceutical and healthy plant: vermicompost (40%), compost (40%) and peat (100%). The average values of the main biometric parameters were calculated and compared. Compost and vermicompost can be considered as sustainable peat alternative growing substrates. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:345-362 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65501&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1022 Number: 22 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65501 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Davide Facchinetti Author-Name: Jacopo Bacenetti Author-Name: Lavinia Eleonora Galli Author-Name: Garcia Luis Ruiz Author-Name: Domenico Pessina Title: Operative and environmental performance of a hot-foam machine for the herbicide-free weeding of the vineyard Abstract: The elimination of chemical herbicides use is a key factor in vineyards, particularly in the case of biological cultivation. The machines employed for mechanical weeding under the vine row are often characterised by low travelling speeds and therefore also by a low working capacity. A new solution is the application of hot foam, to transmit heat to weeds. A hot-foam machine for the herbicide-free weeding of vineyards was then developed, to produce and deposit foam directly onto weeds. The foam strips produced were approximately 40 cm width and 20-25 cm height, with a temperature exceeding 75?C. The future success of this environmentally sustainable technique will be the identification of a 100% naturally biodegradable and long-lasting foam, to maximize heat transmission to weeds. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:363-374 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65502&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1023 Number: 23 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65502 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Domenico Pessina Author-Name: Davide Facchinetti Author-Name: Javier Tardaguila Author-Name: Isabella Ghiglieno Author-Name: Leonardo Valenti Title: Mechanical behaviour of three organic fertilisers to optimise spreading methods in the vineyard Abstract: Organic viticulture is attracting increasing interest worldwide. Fertilisation can be carried out with different products, such as manure, the solid fraction of digestate and compost. In order to optimise the distribution rate, it is very important to previously check the physical characteristics of these materials, which are typically subjected to progressive compression during the spreading procedure. In this context, the use of dedicated sensors and specialised software devoted to piloting the rotors and bulkhead speed of the spreader is highly recommended, taking into account also the different rheological characteristics of the different matrices. A series of laboratory tests to determine the load-deformation curve were arranged. The results showed that digestate and manure behaved in a similar way, but the former was more compact with the same load. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:375-390 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65503&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1024 Number: 24 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65503 Template-type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Salvatore Raimondi Author-Name: Antonio Comparetti Author-Name: Carlo Greco Author-Name: Antanas Juostas Author-Name: Antonino Pirrone Title: The evaluation of urban soils aimed at the sustainability of plants in public and private flowerbeds Abstract: The authors report the survey of some flowerbeds located in the city of Palermo with the aim of assessing the sustainability of the plants and the interventions to be implemented, i.e. cutting or transfer of plants, to achieve a sustainable green. In the case in which it is possible to insert other plants in the flowerbeds, it is recommended to elaborate a project using programs that allow to have a preview of the spaces available for the new plants. This work is methodological and is aimed at creating a green that can achieve the functional objectives in relation to the site where it is located (sustainability in all aspects) and at low management costs with no or almost no irrigation practice. Classification-JEL: Keywords: Note: Pages:391-403 Volume: XI Year: 2019 Issue:2 Suppl. File-URL:http://www.francoangeli.it/riviste/Scheda_Rivista.aspx?IDArticolo=65504&Tipo=Articolo PDF File-Format: text/HTML Handle: RePEc:fan:RISSRI:v:html10.3280/RISS2019-002-S1025 Number: 25 X-File-Ref: http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/References.ashx?idArticolo=65504