Life Cycle Assessment: Theory and PracticeGebundene Ausgabe
Theory and Practice Gebundenes Buch This book is a uniquely pedagogical while still comprehensive state-of-the-art description of L C A-methodology and its broad range of applications. The five parts of the book conveniently provide: I) the history and context of Life Cycle Assessment ( L C A) with its central role as quantitative and scientifically-based tool supporting society's transitioning towards a sustainable economy; I I) all there is to know about L C A methodology illustrated by a red-thread example which evolves as the reader advances; I I I) a wealth of information on a broad range of L C A applications with dedicated chapters on policy development, prospective L C A, life cycle management, waste, energy, construction and building, nanotechnology, agrifood, transport, and L C A-related concepts such as footprinting, ecolabelling, design for environment, and cradle to cradle. I V) A cookbook giving the reader recipes for all the concrete actions needed to perform an L C A. V) An appendix with an L C A report template, a full example L C A report serving as inspiration for students who write their first L C A report, and a more detailed overview of existing L C I A methods and their similarities and differences.
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