Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) - A guide to approaches, experiences and information sources Astrup, Allan et al
Publication details: Köpenhamn European Environment Agency, EEA, 1999; Environmental issue report 6, Description: 533 kBSubject(s): Online resources: Abstract: This guide, together with the meta-database containing information sources, is a simple to read and practical guide for businesses and industries. The text describes the ground-rules for credible LCAs, explains the meaning of "benchmarking", looks at the issues of Management Systems and environmental strategies, as well as the impacts and outcomes of LCA, the different standards, the LCA's boundaries, the means to carry simplified LCAs.This guide, together with the meta-database containing information sources, is a simple to read and practical guide for businesses and industries. The text describes the ground-rules for credible LCAs, explains the meaning of "benchmarking", looks at the issues of Management Systems and environmental strategies, as well as the impacts and outcomes of LCA, the different standards, the LCA's boundaries, the means to carry simplified LCAs.