elinkaareksi
Elinkaareksi, or life cycle assessment (LCA), is a systematic method used to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product’s life, from raw material extraction to disposal. Originating in the 1960s, LCA gained prominence in the 1990s as industries and policymakers sought sustainable solutions. The approach follows four key phases: goal and scope definition, inventory analysis, impact assessment, and interpretation.
In the goal and scope phase, the purpose of the assessment is defined, including the system boundaries,
Elinkaareksi is widely applied in product design, policy-making, and corporate sustainability reporting. It helps manufacturers optimize