Outcomes · Definition
Life-cycle assessment (LCA)
A standardized framework for compiling and evaluating environmental inputs, outputs and potential impacts across a product system.
Definition
A standardized framework for compiling and evaluating environmental inputs, outputs and potential impacts across a product system. Follow the related lesson to see how this term changes a system boundary or decision.
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Life-cycle assessment
LCA connects a decision question to a functional unit, system inventory, impact assessment and interpretation across a product life cycle.
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References & further reading
- International Organization for Standardization (2006). ISO 14040:2006 Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Principles and framework.Open source ↗