Eco-Labels and External Reporting

The use of LCA for ecolabeling and for the development of company reports are presented and discussed. Specific topics include standardization, transparency, global sustainability reporting, and socially responsible investments.
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Hybrid I/O Studies

Hybrid economic input output modeling case studies are presented and discussed. Specific topics include electricity generation, wired and wireless systems, and food packaging.
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I/O Case Studies

Case studies in economic input output modeling include a comparison of US and Canadian industries, telecommunicaiton networks in Japan, local development initiatives, and company and industry CO2 efficiencies.
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I/O Methods

Economic input output LCA modeling methods are presented and discussed. This assessment method traces out the various economic transactions, resource requirements and environmental emissions require for a particular product or service. Specific topics include managing uncertainty, the implications of changes in economic classification, and in the presentation of results.
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Impact Assessessment

Methods and case studies for the examination of the contribution of material and energy use and waste to impacts to the environment, economy, or society are presented and discussed. Methodological presentations relate to the selection of impact categories and case studies assess bioavailability of metals for assessing ecotoxicity, bioremediation of soil, and flue gas desulfurization.
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Interpretation And Education

Methods for interpreting LCA results focus on uncertainty analysis. Education related presentations span school children and graduate students.
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Inventory Analysis

Methods and case studies that quantify material and energy use, recovery, and waste for the life cycle are presented and discussed. Specific topics include methods for attributional and consequential modeling, inventory databases, comparative assessment, and case studies related to solid waste management, remediation technologies, fertilzers, and land use.

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LCA and Cost Analysis

Methods for combining LCA and cost analysis include the use of LCA results as inputs to life cycle costing and the estimation of the "econo-environmetnal return. The compatibility of LCA and cost analysis are illustrated in case studies for electroplating systems and the Polish mining industry.
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LCA and Energy Analysis

The use of LCA in energy analysis are discussed for regional and global food, Romanian electricity, and steel in Japan.
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LCA and Government Policy

National and state government experiences with LCA from Denmark, Scotland, Canada, and the US
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LCA and Purchasing

Methods for the use of LCA in purchasing is presented and discussed related to public and private sector experiences and IT equipment.
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LCA and Supply Chain Management

Methods for combining LCA and supply chain management cover strategy, integration issues, supplier evaluation.
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LCA and Transportation Materials and Technologies

The application of LCA to transportation materials and technologies will be presented and discussed. Specific topics include lightweight materials use in aircraft and fuel cell cars, the use of steel in Brazilian cars, natural fiber vs. glass fiber composites, and the use fo biomass derived alcohol fuel.
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LCA Case Studies for Buildings

The use of LCA in case studies covers insulation materials, borate treated structural systems, and buildings supplied by solar energy and hydrogen.
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LCA Databases

Data collection and management methodologies and status of national databases are presented and discussed for US, German, and Japanese projects.
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LCA in Design and Manufacturing

Tools for use of LCA in product development and process assessment are presented and discussed.

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LCA Methods for Buildings

Design issues and tools for LCA by the buildings industry are presented and discussed. Specifically, design issues include the use of LCA in Green Building Design and a discussion of bias and challenges. Also, an assessment of the applicability of tools for use in residential buildings is combined with in-depth looks at BEES and cost-benefit analysis.
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LCM

Tools and case studies in life cycle management are presented and discussed. Specific topics include computer aided engineering tools and experiences in the aluminum industry, at Rio Tino Borax, and BASF.
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Municipal Applications of LCA

The use of LCA by municipalities is presented and discussed. Specific topics relate to treatment process operations and solid waste management including landfills and recycling options.

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Novel LCA Methods

These adaptations of LCA cover streamlining, sustainability indicators, and novel materials.
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