Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Definition:
A quantification of the level of energy and raw materials used as well as the solid, liquid and gaseous wastes produced at every stage of a product's life or process. LCA can be conducted for a whole process or for part of a process.Example of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA):
In sustainable buildings, life cycle assessment is the key to keep track of resources being used and wasted. The data gathered by LCA is used to improve environmental practices.For more definitions, view the Food Movement Glossary index.
