Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Fundamentals
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What is the primary purpose of the goal and scope definition phase in a Life Cycle Assessment study?

To define the purpose and boundaries of the LCA study, identify the product or service being assessed, and determine the functional unit and system boundaries.

What is the role of life cycle inventory (LCI) data in the impact assessment phase of an LCA study?

To quantify environmental exchanges and provide the basis for calculating impact scores using characterization factors.

What is the primary goal of the interpretation phase of an LCA study?

To interpret the results of the LCA study in the context of the goal and scope, identify significant environmental impacts, and provide recommendations for improvement.

What is the purpose of specifying the geographic and temporal scope of the study in the goal and scope definition phase?

<p>To define the spatial and temporal boundaries of the LCA study, ensuring that the assessment is relevant and focused on the product or service being evaluated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of characterization factors in the impact assessment phase of an LCA study?

<p>To calculate impact scores by applying characterization factors to the LCI data, enabling the evaluation of environmental impacts across different categories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of considering uncertainty and sensitivity analysis in the interpretation phase of an LCA study?

<p>To increase confidence in the results by evaluating the robustness of the LCA study and identifying potential sources of uncertainty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Life Cycle Assessment

Goal and Scope Definition

  • Defines the purpose and boundaries of the LCA study
  • Identifies the product, process, or service being assessed
  • Determines the functional unit (reference unit) for the study
  • Sets the system boundaries (e.g., cradle-to-grave, cradle-to-gate)
  • Specifies the geographic and temporal scope of the study

Impact Assessment

  • Evaluates the potential environmental impacts of a product or service
  • Uses life cycle inventory (LCI) data to quantify environmental exchanges
  • Applies characterization factors to calculate impact scores
  • Covers various impact categories, including:
    • Climate change
    • Human health
    • Ecosystems
    • Resources
    • Waste and pollution

Interpretation

  • Interprets the results of the LCA study in the context of the goal and scope
  • Identifies the most significant environmental impacts and contributors
  • Compares the results with benchmarks or reference values
  • Provides recommendations for improvement and decision-making
  • Considers uncertainty and sensitivity analysis to increase confidence in the results

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Goal and Scope Definition

  • Defines the purpose and boundaries of an LCA study
  • Identifies the product, process, or service being assessed
  • Determines the functional unit (reference unit) for the study
  • Sets the system boundaries (e.g., cradle-to-grave, cradle-to-gate)
  • Specifies the geographic and temporal scope of the study

Impact Assessment

  • Evaluates the potential environmental impacts of a product or service
  • Uses life cycle inventory (LCI) data to quantify environmental exchanges
  • Applies characterization factors to calculate impact scores
  • Covers various impact categories, including:
    • Climate change
    • Human health
    • Ecosystems
    • Resources
    • Waste and pollution

Interpretation

  • Interprets the results of the LCA study in the context of the goal and scope
  • Identifies the most significant environmental impacts and contributors
  • Compares the results with benchmarks or reference values
  • Provides recommendations for improvement and decision-making
  • Considers uncertainty and sensitivity analysis to increase confidence in the results

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Learn about the goal and scope definition, impact assessment, and life cycle inventory in Life Cycle Assessment. Understand the purpose and boundaries of LCA studies and evaluate potential environmental impacts.

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