Life Cycle Analyzes A Tree Top View
Today otherwise known as LCAs and during the 1960s and 1970s it was referred to as energy audits. The concept of conducting a detailed audit of the life cycle of a product or a process is relatively new, which emerged as a result of increasing environmental awareness on the part of the general public, industry and governments.
LCAs are becoming vital to support the development of Eco-Labelling schemes that are operating in a number of countries around the world.
What is Life Cycle Analyzes?
In the case of manufacturing an LCA involves taking detailed measurements during the manufacturing of a product. This process takes in the logistic of delivery of the raw material used in production through to the distribution chain (Gate to Gate) and its final use.
It also takes in the measurement of possible reuse or recycling and its eventual disposal. LCAs enable manufactures to qualify how much energy and raw materials are used, and how much solids, liquids and gaseous waste is generated at each stage of the product production.
Interpretation
Our lifestyle determines the size of our carbon footprint and within the four walls of your average household it creates over 10 metric tonnes of carbon per annum. This is mainly made up of energy used and waste generated. The second stage of life cycle assessment is more difficult since it requires interpretation of much more data and value judgements to be made.
Change
In order to lower our carbon foot print we can make simple choices to achieve this. We can install solar panels to capture energy and turn off electrical appliances when not required. We can car pool and use public transport or cycle to and from work. The single most effective way is to manage the waste we produce and recycle or compost it.
Biodegradable plastic is one of the foremost runners in lowering our carbon footprint and we can insist on its use in products such as plastic shopping bags and other consumer packaging. UZETworld and its partners are providing you with these choices from simple products such as ground stakes to plant pots and single use cameras.
The choice is yours, its our planet so lets make the changes now for future generations to come.