As society becomes more and more interested in environmental attributes of products, those involved in all aspects of product manufacture, selection, use, maintenance and end-of-life disposal need definitive, scientifically based tools for evaluating environmental impacts and potential mitigation strategies.

Environmental life cycle analysis, or LCA, has become the tool of choice for leading organizations in both the public and private sectors. Sometimes referred to as "cradle to grave" analysis, LCA provides a mechanis, for systematically evaluating the environmental impacts linked to a product or process. The results of LCA can guide product improvement efforts.

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