Life cycle assessments (LCA) are one tool OEMs, fabricators and suppliers can use to understand – and improve – the environmental impact of composite parts and materials. Examples shown include an LCA ...

Braskem's bio-based ethylene plant in Triunfo, Brazil. New LCAs confirm significant carbon savings and environmental benefits of Braskem’s I’m green™ bio-based materials, empowering sustainable ...

Today, you can buy a pair of sneakers partially made from carbon dioxide pulled out of the atmosphere. But measuring the carbon-reduction benefits of making that pair of sneakers with CO 2 is complex.

Stroll through any aisle in the grocery store today and it won’t take long to find products that claim to be sustainable. Some brands might profess how much energy was offset to make a product, while ...

Two analytic perspectives on environmental assessment dominate environmental policy and decision-making: risk analysis (RA) and life-cycle assessment (LCA). RA focuses on management of a toxicological ...

Life cycle assessment of carbon capture at incineration plants shows that despite some drawbacks, the net result is a clear advantage for the climate. In our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ...

Do you feel a bit lost when people refer to certain environmental sustainability topics and aren’t sure where to start when it comes to learning more? Sustainability 101 is a blog series that you can ...

Organizations can create value by conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to analyze a number of sustainability metrics to better inform business decisions and activities, says a new Deloitte report.

Sharmon Lebby is a writer and sustainable fashion stylist who studies and reports on the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and BIPOC communities. The Life Cycle Assessment, or LCA, is a ...