New study suggests microwaves could be as bad for the environment as millions of cars
A new study released by the University of Manchester claims that microwave usage across the EU alone emits as much carbon dioxide as...
European Call for more LCA on forest based circular economy
In the “Forest-based bioeconomy – benefits for climate, jobs and growth” event held in Brussels last November, the University of Eastern...
LCA and EPD help Fibercon win environmental award
ALCAS member Fibercon won the award for Sustainability and Environment at the recent Concrete Awards in Queensland. The award was given...
LCA compares three production methods of butanol
An LCA recently published in the journal Fuel compares three production methods of butanol. Oxo synthesis ABE fermentation using corn ABE...
Declarations reinforce OneSteel’s sustainable strategy
The following article was originally published in Steel Australia (March 2017) and is republished here with the kind permission of the...
Life Cycle Initiative publishes new strategy: 2017-2022
A new strategy for Life Cycle Initiative, the public-private partnership Life Cycle Initiative, the public-private partnership hosted by...
First comprehensive LCA review on underground piping in North America
The Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association, which represents US and Canadian manufacturers of PVC pipes, has published the first comprehensive...
Supply Chain Sustainability School: The 15 Minute Catch Up
The Supply Chain Sustainability School ran a free event in Western Sydney on 18 August, 2016. It was a very informative event with an...
LCA Called Into Question in US Biofuel Debate
A recent study by University of Michigan Energy Institute scientist has estimated that using ethanol made from corn to power a car, will...
Papers Help Understanding Nutrient Modeling in LCA
Two recent publications will be helpful for analysts who need to understand nutrient modeling in LCA. Marieke ten Hoeve from the...
Chalmers University of Technology hosts the Swedish Life Cycle Centre
The largest LCA team at Chalmers, the Environmental Systems Analysis group, is expanding. The Chemical Environmental Science group led...