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LCA
This chapter presents the foundations of LCA as far as relevant for understanding and develo** uncertainty and sensitivity analysis. The emphasis...
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Guidance for Special Types of LCA
This chapter presents guidance for handling uncertainty and sensitivity in studies that are not classical life cycle assessment studies as such, but...
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An Overview of LCA Integration Methods at the Early Design Stage Towards National Application
Toward achieving the UN sustainable development goals, the construction sector is adopting all possible strategies, and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)...
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Meta-comparisons: how to compare methods for LCA?
IntroductionMany methodological papers report a comparison of methods for LCA, for instance comparing different impact assessment systems, or...
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Statistical Analysis of Non-stochastic LCA
This chapter explores the use of statistical techniques for addressing non-stochastic properties of life cycle assessment. It includes the use of...
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Development of an LCA-based tool to assess the environmental sustainability level of cosmetics products
PurposeThe depletion of natural resources and the downgrading of the environment, driven by globalization and consumerism phenomena, are worldwide...
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LCA as decision support tool in the food and feed sector: evidence from R&D case studies
Biomass waste and waste-derived feedstocks are important resources for the development of sustainable value-added products. However, the provision...
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The limitations of bioeconomy LCA studies for understanding the transition to sustainable bioeconomy
PurposeTransition to bioeconomy requires all actors and stakeholders to measure the impact of systems that use bioresources and technologies to...
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Life cycle assessment of dairy production systems in Inner Mongolia: reiterate LCA modeling approaches
PurposeThe selection of different LCA modeling approaches can lead to inconsistent applications and results. Here, we proposed decision trees to...
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Translating LCA Evidence into Performance-Based Policy Criteria for the Photovoltaic Product Group
Life cycle assessment has the potential to generate valuable information and knowledge for policy makers, as insights can be gained by applying LCA...
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At the intersection of life cycle assessment and indirect greenhouse gas emissions accounting
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to review the current landscape of the link between life cycle assessment and greenhouse gas accounting. This...
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The common understanding of simplification approaches in published LCA studies—a review and map**
PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the common understanding of the variety of simplifications in LCA, by reviewing what simplification approaches...
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Health impacts of air pollution in Chinese coal-based clean energy industry: LCA-based and WTP-oriented modeling
The evolution of energy system occupies an important position in economic development and quality of life. Influenced by the energy endowment in...
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Life cycle assessment and circular practices in the woodworking sector: a systematic review
To shift toward a bio-based and circular economy, wood is seen as a key component. To assess the environmental impact of wood utilization, life cycle...
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Probability 2: Alternatives
Probability theory is a core discipline in many fields of science and engineering, including LCA. Yet, its foundations and interpretation are the...
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Error and Quality
This chapter deals with the topic of measurement errors, modeling errors, and other sources and types of error that contribute to uncertainty LCA. It...
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Evaluation of design options for green product development: a combined Cuckoo search and life cycle assessment approach
PurposeIn response to the public concerns on the performance regarding environmental conservation and energy saving, manufacturers have to perform...
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Calculating the Environmental Benefit of Reuse Platforms
Reuse platforms are contributing to the circular economy by hosting or mediating unwanted products or materials until new users are found. This saves...
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Barriers to green procurement of the Iranian construction industry: an interpretive structural modeling approach
Green procurement (GP) is an essential aspect of the Iranian construction industry, exerting a significant impact on all parts of the construction...
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From Waste to Value: A Story About Life Cycle Management in the Furniture Industry
This case focuses on the use of the CapSEM Model by the Norwegian furniture industry, beginning with efforts that raised sustainability awareness...