Topics
life cycle assessment
May 20, 2020
Researchers create framework to consider the impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in life cycle assessment (LCA); develops impact characterization factors within USEtox model; finds that even low PFAS emissions can have large effects on LCA results
Topics: life cycle assessment, PFAS
Reading time: 1 minute
May 7, 2020
Peer-reviewed article in the journal Environmental Science and Technology reviews 71 published life cycle assessment (LCA) studies comparing packaging; investigates correlation of attributes such as recyclability and being biobased on total environmental impacts, recommends against focusing on individual attributes
Topics: life cycle assessment
Reading time: 2 minutes
May 16, 2019
CIEL report highlights plastics’ contribution to climate change, urges global ban on single-use plastics
Reading time: 4 minutes
April 11, 2019
European Commission Joint Research Center updates its product and organizational environmental footprint methods; now includes characterization factors for more chemicals describing freshwater ecotoxicity, non-cancer and cancer toxicity
Topics: JRC, life cycle assessment
Reading time: 1 minute
February 26, 2019
Consulting firm Quantis announces start of project to develop methodology to assess plastic leakage; aims to support companies in minimizing plastic pollution along their value chains
Topics: life cycle assessment, plastics
Reading time: 1 minute
December 14, 2018
Scientists present life cycle impact assessment method to include human exposure to chemicals in food packaging, discuss trade-offs, interpretation, data needs, consideration of additional toxicity concerns
Reading time: 2 minutes
