Life Cycle Assessment (Hardback)

The cradle-to-grave and cradle-to-cradle techniques of life cycle assessment make it possible to analyze the environmental impacts of products associated with natural resource acquisition, purchasing, production, services, assembly, distribution, and use and recycling from raw material extraction to waste management. This book offers a selection of chapters that explain the impact of green supply chain solutions on value-making chains. It is designed to help students at all levels as well as managers and researchers to understand and appreciate the concept, design, and implementation of life cycle assessment.