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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. sustainability science and engineering
  3. industrial ecology
  4. life cycle assessment
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. environmental sustainability
  3. industrial ecology
  4. life cycle assessment

Término preferido

life cycle assessment

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information A technique to assess the environmental aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service, by: compiling an inventory of relevant energy and material inputs and environmental releases [outputs]; evaluating the potential environmental impacts associated with identified inputs and releases [outputs]; interpreting the results to help you make a more informed decision.

    Fuente: US Environmental Protection Agency

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • ecobalance
  • LCA (life cycle analysis)
  • LCA (life cycle assessment)
  • life-cycle assessment

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/135257

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