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life cycle impact assessment

Term

A scientific technique for assessing the potential environmental impacts of industrial systems and their associated products. This technique is 'cradle-to-grave' in scope, meaning that it considers impacts at each stage of a product's life-cycle, from the time natural resources are extracted from the ground and processed through each subsequent stage of manufacturing, transportation, product use, and ultimately, disposal.

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SCS (Scientific Certification System).

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http://www.scs1.com/lifecycle.shtml

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SCS (Scientific Certification System)

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