Every clca article tagged “sector LCA” — 9 technical pieces covering the topic from methodology, standards interpretation and practical application angles.
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In electronics, impact concentrates in the component with the highest impact per gram. Semiconductor fabrication, critical raw material scarcity and the value of extending life.
Read moreIn chemical products, impact can concentrate in components that are small by mass. Formulation precision, solvent choice and area covered as the functional unit.
Read moreA paper mill is both a large energy consumer and a potential energy producer. Kraft, recovered fibre and the black liquor balance.
Read moreThe claim that timber is 'carbon negative' has to survive proper accounting. When stored carbon may be counted, and what happens at end-of-life.
Read moreAluminium's footprint depends almost entirely on the electricity source. Electrolysis, anode-effect PFCs and what production from scrap changes.
Read moreThe single strongest lever in glass is cullet ratio. Melting energy, soda ash process emissions and what weight costs in transport.
Read moreOne line decides ceramic impact: the kiln. What glazing, drying and thin-body technology actually do to the total.
Read moreMost food impact is created in the field, and it is the hardest part to measure. N₂O emissions, land use change and allocation across joint outputs like milk and meat.
Read moreMost textile impact concentrates in fibre production and wet processing. The use stage, the water footprint and the data obligation the DPP will bring.
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