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Life Cycle Assessment
The goal of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) research program is to advance LCA practice and application across the public and private sectors. The program applies LCA in environmental research through in-house and extramural programs focused on three objectives: developing the conceptual model and methodology for conducting LCA (including efforts to make life cycle data more readily available to LCA practitioners); advancing the state-of the practice through various forums, such as conferences, workshops, and publications; and employing LCA tools and techniques as support to environmental decision-makers in real world operations. In addition, researchers are closely involved in the international development process, including the International Standards Organization (ISO 14000), the Society for Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). For more information on the LCA program, please read the Program Brief
The Major Projects of the LCA program are:
- LCAccess
- Life Cycle Inventory Methodology
- Life Cycle Impact Assessment Modeling
- Bioethanol Paper J of CP
- Allocation Paper JLCA
- Data Registry Report, Life Cycle Initiative
Program Manager:
Mary Ann Curran
Phone:(513) 569-7782
FAX: (513) 569-7111
E-Mail: curran.maryann@epa.gov