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Sustainability metrics; LCA and Green Design
University of Pittsburgh
Assessment method that combines LCA with adherence to the green chemistry principles
Please note:
Life cycle perspective is taken into account for energy efficiency, and not for the other themes
Themes
Human toxicityHuman toxicity indirect (emissions)
Climate change
Smog
Acidification
Ecotoxicity
Eutrophication
Ozone depletion
Material efficiency, see also circularity
Product quantity and quality
Non-renewable resources (inc. energy)
Smart Use and design
Usefull application of materials
Assessment type
QuantitativeSpatial focus of impact
GeneralLife Cycle
Cradle to gateNo life cycle
Technical Stage
ConceptDevelopment
English available
YesGeographical scale
RegionalGlobal
Local
Object: Product
Goal: Self-assessment; product optimisation; management tool
Motivation: Improvement
