Life Cycle Assesment

Report describing the application of the Life Cycle Assesment (LCA) methodology to evaluate the environmental burdens associated with a product or process by identifying and quantifying energy and materials used and wastes released to the environment; to assess the impact of those energy and material uses and releases to the environment; and to identify and evaluate opportunities for environmental improvements. LCA includes the entire life cycle of the product or process, which encompasses: extracting and processing raw materials; manufacturing, transportation and distribution; use, reuse and maintenance, and final disposal.