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.
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Bibliography
European Commission – Joint Research Center – Institute for Environment and Sustainability, 2010, ILCD Handbook – International Reference Life Cycle Data System , First Edition. Available online at http://lct.jrc.ec.europa.eu/assessment/publications
ISO 14001:2004, Environmental...
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Below is a non-exhaustive list of some LCA software:
SimaPro: leading LCA software developed by PRé Consultants (Netherlands). Information and demo software : www.pre-sustainability.com/content/simapro-lca-software
GaBi: another...
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