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The Power of Life Cycle Assessment: Data Driven Decision Making for Environmental Sustainability

Making a Measurable Impact in Sustainability Begins and Ends with LCA. In this book you will learn:

Tools and techniques, including examples of the development of LCA, its application, and a set of key ‘golden rules’ to consider when embarking on an LCA study.

Applications of LCA, and those areas where an alternative tool might be more appropriate.

Mechanics of the LCA process.

Interpretation stage of LCA, including the concept and importance of uncertainty as a vital component of a successful study.

Concepts of single- vs. multi attribute LCAs and the risks created with tunnel vision by focusing on just one impact category.

Guidance for choosing an appropriate functional unit, as well as general rules of thumb for LCA results.

Important and key considerations for an LCA study and insight into useful resources and databases which can be utilized to help build successful LCA studies.

How the future orientation of LCA can help drive improvements.

...and much more.

Environmental Life Cycle Assessment:
Measuring the Environmental Performance of Products Textbook

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RITA SCHENCK AND PHILIP WHITE, EDITORS

Environmental Life Cycle Assessment is an introductory college level textbook on the science of Life Cycle Assessment. It provides materials for a full year of study. Over thirty LCA experts were brought together by the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment, with full redundant editing to provide a consistent and comprehensive coverage of this broad field of study. Exercises are provide for each topic, covering everything from the nuts and bolts of the science to issues such as ethics and communication. Students using this textbook need only practical experience (as can be provided in lab courses) to be able to sit the exam for Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professionals.
*Special Member and Student Pricing Available at the ACLCA Store.

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Measuring the Environmental Performance of Products