9. Glossary

LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)

Compilation and evaluation of the inputs, outputs and potential environmental impacts of a product system over its life cycle (based on ISO 14040). Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).

Eco-design

Integrating environmental needs into product design while preserving other design parameters (cost, quality, technical feasibility, etc.), with the aim of improving the product's environmental performance over its entire life cycle.

Eco-innovation

Innovation directly or indirectly involving a reduction in the environmental impact of a product, process or service compared with the existing situation or other alternatives.