A practical guide to using life cycle assessments (LCA) for sustainable process development

Companies, engineers, and decision-makers are increasingly required to consider environmental impacts alongside economic and technical factors when developing new products or processes. Lifecycle assessment (LCA) is an iterative, holistic methodology used to assess the environmental impacts associated with all the stages of the lifecycle of a product, process, or service. This guide provides a practical approach to using LCAs in early-stage decision-making.