- Feb 14, 2018
- 1 min
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...
- Jan 19, 2018
- 1 min
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...
- Dec 4, 2017
- 1 min
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...
- Aug 4, 2017
- 1 min
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...
- Jul 11, 2017
- 3 min
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...
- Jul 11, 2017
- 1 min
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...
- Jul 11, 2017
- 1 min
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...
- Sep 12, 2016
- 1 min
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...
- Sep 12, 2016
- 1 min
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...
- Sep 11, 2016
- 1 min
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...
- Sep 11, 2016
- 1 min
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...