Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Author: Walter Klöpffer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2014-05-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527329862
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This first hands-on guide to ISO-compliant Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) makes this powerful tool immediately accessible to both professionals and students. Following a general introduction on the philosophy and purpose of LCA, the reader is taken through all the stages of a complete LCA analysis, with each step exemplified by real-life data from a major LCA project on beverage packaging. Measures as carbon and water footprint, based on the most recent international standards and definitions, are addressed. Written by two pioneers of LCA, this practical volume is targeted at first-time LCA users but equally makes a much-valued reference for more experienced practitioners. From the content: * Goal and Scope Definition * Life Cycle Inventory Analysis * Life Cycle Impact Assessment * Interpretation, Reporting and Critical Review * From LCA to Sustainability Assessment and more.

LCA on reuse of packaging in the Nordics

LCA on reuse of packaging in the Nordics
Author: Jonathan Klement
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Total Pages: 189
Release:
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9289378158
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Available online: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2024-515/ The study's goal was to understand the environmental impacts of different types of packaging throughout the life cycle, specifically reusable versus single-use ones, in takeaway and e-commerce industries in Nordic countries. It found that reusable packaging can be more eco-friendly, though how it compares depends on various factors, including how often it's reused. The study emphasises that there's no one-size-fits-all answer, as specific circumstances greatly influence results. However, with smart design and encouraging correct use, reusable packaging could significantly decrease environmental impact, offering a more sustainable path forward.

Establishing Av Nordic Life Cycle Association

Establishing Av Nordic Life Cycle Association
Author: Michael Hauschild
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2009
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9289318392
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The project aimed to establish and develop a non-profit organization, the Nordic Life Cycle Association, NorLCA, with the goal of supporting sustainable development through the use of life cycle approaches and methodology. NorLCA is a multidisciplinary platform for Life Cycle Thinking and addresses LCA-specialists, business managers, product developers, environmental managers, sales and marketing managers, researchers, teachers, NGOs, authorities, student, and others with an interest in life cycle thinking, eco-design and sustainable development. The main goal of NorLCA is to facilitate and support a broader and increased use of life cycle related concepts. NorLCA focuses on networking activities and dissemination of information and establisingh easily accessible information and knowledge exchange channels between the formal and informal life cycle networks

Evaluation of Environmental Impacts in Life Cycle Assessment

Evaluation of Environmental Impacts in Life Cycle Assessment
Author: United Nations Environment Programme. Division of Technology, Industry, and Economics. Production and Consumption Unit
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2003
Genre: Environmental impact analysis
ISBN: 9280721445
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Meeting report, Brussels, 29-30 November 1998, and Brighton, 25-26 May 2000

Goal and Scope Definition in Life Cycle Assessment

Goal and Scope Definition in Life Cycle Assessment
Author: Mary Ann Curran
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2016-09-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 940240855X
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This book describes the importance of the goal and scope phase for the entire LCA study. In this first phase of the LCA framework (ISO standardized), the purpose of the assessment is defined and decisions are made about the details of the industrial system being studied and how the study will be conducted. Selecting impact categories, category indicators, characterization models, and peer review is decided during goal and scope definition. The book provides practical guidance and an overview of LCIA methods available in LCA software. Although not specified in the ISO standards, Attributional LCA and Consequential LCA are presented in order to appropriately determine the goal and scope of an assessment. The book closes with the interconnection between goal and scope definition and the interpretation phase. Example goal and scope documents for attributional and consequential LCAs are provided in the annexes.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) — Quo vadis?

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) — Quo vadis?
Author: S. Schaltegger
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2013-03-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3034890222
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LCA - Quo vadis? discusses overarching topics, new developments and major problems of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and compares LCA with site-specific environmental management. The text profits from two years of interdisciplinary, coordinated research activities of the Priority Programme Environment of the Swiss National Science Foundation. How should system boundaries of a product life cycle be drawn? · How can environmental interventions be allocated to products? · How are background inventory data collected and used? · How can imprecision in the LCA method be ascertained and checked? · How can relevant environmental interventions be distinguished from irrelevant ones? · What requirements should a software tool for LCA meet?§ A concept of site-specific LCA is proposed in response to criticism of the current approach of LCA. Furthermore, managerial eco-controlling - the emerging method of site-specific environmental management - is discussed. The book concludes with an outlook of possible paths in the future development of LCA.