Last modified: 2014-09-11
Abstract
and plastics sector continues to be developed with a view towards
compatibility and globally harmonised procedures. On-going updates
concern all relevant precursors and polymers. Challenges include data
requirements, emerging methodologies, and decision support. An outlook is
given to emerging trends and best practices in industrial LCA and
footprinting.
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