ISO 14040 Overview: Understanding Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Principles and Framework

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What is the ISO 14040 standard? This introductory video is the second video in this series about product LCAs. Find out what you need to know about the principles and framework of a life cycle assessment according to ISO 14040:2006.

First, get to understand how the document is put together, and the major sections it contains. Next, see how LCAs are constructed by taking an overview of their major constituent parts. Learn about the key characteristics and features of an LCA and how they inform the phases of the study. Finally, get acquainted with the main phases of an LCA: the inventory, impact, and interpretation phases.

To further expand your knowledge, make sure to explore the ISO 14040 Family of Standards, Life Cycle Assessments, and Ecolabels. These resources will provide you with a deeper understanding of environmental standards and sustainable practices.

🌐 ISO 14040 Family of Standards: https://www.getenviropass.com/iso-14040/
🌐 Life Cycle Assessments: https://www.getenviropass.com/lca
🌐 Ecolabels: https://www.getenviropass.com/ecolabels/

Video timeline:
0:00 - Introduction: Unveiling the importance of ISO 14040
1:42 - Essential Characteristics and Key Features: Exploring the foundational aspects of LCAs
6:10 - Layout of an LCA: Understanding the structure and organization
9:11 - Conclusion: Summing up the main phases of an LCA

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