awesome-lca
github.com/alpby/awesome-lca ↗Awesome Life Cycle Assessment(LCA) resources.
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1. French
- ADEME - Agence de la Transition Écologique
ADEME’s website and blog provide regular updates on LCA, environmental sustainability, and policy developments in the context of French environmental regulations.
- Climat, Énergie et Environnement
A research blog that covers climate, energy, and LCA, with articles on environmental sustainability, carbon footprints, and circular economy approaches.
- Cycleco Blog
A French blog focusing on life cycle analysis (ACV), eco-design, and environmental product declarations, with industry-specific case studies and tool recommendations.
- Evea Blog
Focuses on LCA in French, offering articles on sustainability, life cycle thinking, and eco-design for various sectors.
1. Agriculture and Food
- Agribalyse
A French agricultural life cycle inventory (LCI) database that provides data on food production and agricultural practices.
- Agri-footprint
A detailed agricultural database that covers food and feed supply chains, with data on farming, processing, and packaging.
- Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI)
Focuses on life cycle datasets for animal feed production worldwide, providing transparent LCA data for the livestock industry.
- World Food LCA Database (WFLDB)
Offers global LCI data for agricultural production and food products.
Books, Papers and Journals
- Assessing the Environmental Impact of Products: A Textbook on LCA
This book serves as an educational guide to performing LCA for products, focusing on real-world examples and industrial applications.
- Cleaner Production and LCA
A collection of case studies on cleaner production practices, with emphasis on LCA and sustainability strategies.
- Design for Environment: A Guide to Sustainable Product Development
This book explores the design phase in product development and how LCA can guide sustainable choices.
- Eco-efficiency in Industry and Science
A collection of studies addressing eco-efficiency and LCA in industrial and scientific fields.
- Environmental Footprints and Eco-Design of Products and Processes
Provides a deep dive into the concept of eco-design, focusing on reducing environmental footprints through life cycle thinking.
- Environmental Impact Assessment Review
Focuses on environmental impact assessments, including contributions that utilize LCA approaches.
2. Energy and Renewables
- Bioenergy and Food Security LCA Data (BFS)
Focuses on life cycle data related to bioenergy production and its implications for food security.
Software
- Brightway2
Python-based framework for advanced LCA modeling.
- GaBi
Comprehensive LCA software with access to industry-specific data.
- OpenLCA
Free and open-source software for LCA, supporting various databases and impact methods.
- SimaPro
Professional LCA software trusted by industry and academics.
- Volca
Open-source toolkit for inspecting and working with life-cycle inventory databases, with CLI, desktop, API/server, Python, and MCP interfaces.
Learning Resources
- Carnegie Mellon University: Environmental Life Cycle Assessment
Lecture notes, slides and course material.
- Coursera LCA Course
Introduction to LCA and its applications.
- Future Learn - LCA Course
A short online course explaining LCA concepts and methodology.
- Harvard LCA Course
Harvard's online learning resource and coursework on LCA (free access with registration).
- Introduction to LCA: Thinkstep
A basic guide on LCA and its benefits by Thinkstep (now part of Sphera).
- iPoint LCA Webinars
Series of webinars hosted by iPoint focusing on LCA methodologies and industry applications.
2. English
- Circular Ecology Blog
Circular Ecology’s blog covers topics related to sustainability, circular economy, and LCA, with a focus on embodied energy and carbon footprints. It offers insights into how LCA can drive more sustainable practices in construction and energy sectors.
- PRé Sustainability
PRé Sustainability’s blog features articles on LCA methodologies, case studies, and tools, with a focus on helping businesses implement life cycle thinking. It covers a wide range of industries, including food, fashion, and construction.
- Sphera Sustainability Blog
Sphera’s blog focuses on LCA, environmental management, and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) topics. It provides insights into how LCA tools like GaBi help companies reduce their environmental impact and improve sustainability.
- Sustainability Matters
This blog covers a wide range of sustainability topics, including LCA. The blog’s LCA-related posts explain the methodology, its importance in reducing environmental impacts, and real-world applications.
- Trellis
Greenbiz is a leading source for news on sustainability, circular economy, and corporate responsibility. It regularly publishes content on LCA, including its role in sustainable product development and corporate sustainability strategies.
9. Water Management
- ecoinvent
Includes data on water treatment processes and the environmental impact of water use in various industries.
- GaBi Water Database
Provides data on water treatment technologies, water footprints, and water consumption across sectors like agriculture and manufacturing.
- Water Footprint Network Database
Provides data related to water footprints, including consumption and pollution for various industrial processes and agriculture.
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