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Article: LCA Explained

Written by Stefaan Vanhalle | Jun 25, 2024 7:09:23 AM

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗟𝗖𝗔) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 (𝗣𝗘𝗙) 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
Our R&D Manager, Stefaan Van Halle, reveals critical shortcomings in LCA and PEF methodologies, highlighting issues like assumption-based scenarios, data limitations, and overlooked technological advancements.

Key recommendations:
• Use concrete metrics (e.g., water/energy consumption).
• Develop scientifically grounded weighting factors.
• Embrace technological advancements.
• Promote transparency and accountability.

Explore the full paper for strategies to improve environmental impact assessments and decision-making processes.

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