Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: At first glance, the nine articles in this issue of Journal of Health and Pollution seem to address disparate environmental health issues specific to different communities across several continents.Upon closer examination, links between the topics explored in these articles are evident when one considers principles of life cycle analysis (LCA), a method for quantifying the total environmental impact of a product from 'cradle to grave' .1, 2 LCA methods are used to compare products and production processes, with the intent to minimize resource use and increase economic efficiency, 3 and the field has matured to incorporate human health effects.4 Typically an LCA starts with an inventory of inputs and outputs for the lifecycle of a product, including all of the materials and energy used in the product manufacture, distribution, use and disposal.This is followed by an impact analysis of all inputs and outputs defined in the inventory.
Source: Journal of Health and Pollution
Author: Julia M. Gohlke
Language: English
Subfield: Environmental Engineering
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2268157409