Beschreibung:
This book describes inventory analysis, impact analysis, and improvement analysis-the three components of a product life-cycle assessment. It discusses the major stages in a life cycle, including raw materials acquisition, materials manufacture, final product fabrication, filling/packaging/distribution, and consumer use and disposal.
Life-Cycle Assessment Concept, Applications of an Inventory Analysis, Format of this Report, Procedural Framework for Life-Cycle Inventory, Define the Purpose and Scope of the Inventory, Define the System Boundaries, Devise an Inventory Checklist, Institute a Peer Review Process, Gather Data, Develop Stand-Alone Data, Construct a Computational Model, Present the Results, Interpret and Communicate the Results, General Issues in Performing a Life-Cycle Inventory, Using Templates in Life-Cycle Inventory Analysis, Data Issues, Special Case Boundary Issues, Issues Applicable to Specific Life-Cycle Stages, Raw Materials Acquisition Stage, Manufacturing Stage, Use/Reuse/Maintenance Stage, Recycle/Waste Management Stage