Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as a Tool for Sustainability Development
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 February 2025) | Viewed by 728
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a comprehensive method used to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product’s life—from raw material extraction through to materials processing, manufacture, distribution, use, repair and maintenance, and disposal or recycling. By assessing the cumulative environmental impacts resulting from all stages of a product’s life cycle, LCA helps organizations to make more informed decisions that can lead to sustainable development.
LCA provides a detailed examination of the energy and materials used and wastes released to the environment throughout a product’s lifecycle. It aims to identify opportunities to improve the environmental performance of products at various points in their lifecycle and helps to prevent a “problem shifting” scenario where solving one environmental issue may lead to creating another. In the context of sustainable development, LCA is used to evaluate the trade-offs between product alternatives in terms of natural resources, energy use, waste, and emissions. This enables companies and policymakers to improve the sustainability of their products and policies.
The growing importance of sustainability has led LCA to become an essential tool for companies committed to reducing their environmental footprint, complying with regulatory requirements, and enhancing their corporate social responsibility. Through LCA, businesses can achieve a better balance between economic performance and environmental conservation, fostering a more sustainable future.
Dr. Alex Godoy-Faúndez
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- environmental impact
- sustainability
- product lifecycle
- resource efficiency
- emissions reduction
- waste management
- trade-offs analysis
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