“So what happens now?” Getting the most out of your LCA
Once you’ve got the results of your LCA, you might find yourself asking “So what happens now?” Six pointers for businesses looking to get the most out of the results of their LCA.
Explore expert insights on sustainability and life cycle thinking. Our articles offer practical advice, best practices, and the latest trends to support informed decisions.
Climate change: the responsibility we have
The sixth IPCC report made a big impact, showing the responsibility to curb climate change. At PRé, we see community as the deciding factor for achieving success.
5 roads to a circular economy – Part V: circular supplies
The circular economy aims to produce no waste - by reusing, repairing and recycling materials in the highest possible quality, all measurable with LCA. Recycled, renewable and biodegradable supplies are one way to do that.
5 roads to a circular economy – Part IV: sharing
The circular economy aims to produce no waste - by reusing, repairing and recycling materials in the highest possible quality, all measurable with LCA. An excellent way to get more use out of items is to share them.
5 roads to a circular economy – Part III: reusing waste
The circular economy aims to produce no waste - by reusing, repairing and recycling materials in the highest possible quality, all measurable with LCA. What are some ways to put waste materials to good use?
5 roads to a circular economy – Part II: Product as a service
The circular economy aims to produce no waste - by reusing, repairing and recycling materials in the highest possible quality, all measurable with LCA. How can offering a product as a service help you reach that goal?
5 roads to a circular economy – Part I: product life extension
The circular economy aims to produce no waste - by reusing, repairing and recycling materials in the highest possible quality. In this miniseries, we discuss five circular models and how LCA helps to reach that goal. Today: product life extension.
The EMA workbench: using parameter ranges to reduce uncertainty in LCA modeling
The EMA workbench tool can be used to tackle uncertainty in LCA modeling through computational experimentation and parameter ranges. A solar panel case study shows how it works.
Making LCA results count
To make LCA results count, it’s important to consider your audience. For example, when you select your impact assessment method.
Company-level AESAs: putting your organizational footprint in the right context
Absolute environmental sustainability assessment helps determine if we can stay within the planet’s carrying capacity. Is there a solution for companies, not just countries or sectors?