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In any business today, understanding the impacts of products throughout their lifecycle has become paramount. The gold standard for this is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). They provide a comprehensive view of the environmental footprint of products from cradle to grave. Central to both of these is a lesser-known yet crucial component: Product Category Rules (PCR).

In today's eco-conscious world, making informed choices about the products we buy is more important than ever. But with so much information out there, it can be hard to know which products are truly sustainable. Enter the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), a powerful tool that sheds light on the environmental impact of a product throughout its entire life cycle.

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is more than just a regulatory framework; it represents a paradigm shift in corporate sustainability. How does LCA fit into this regulation?

Your company has taken on the sustainability path to create greener products. You have started your Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) activities and are well on your way to understanding and communicating your insights internally and externally. Now what? How can you communicate these insights to full effect?

One of the key questions when doing an LCA is which stages are considered “the life cycle” for this particular case. What’s covered? What’s the scope? In this context, you will encounter the terms “Cradle to Grave” and “Cradle to Gate” (among others). In this blogpost we will look at each of them, their differences, and when to use each one.

Conducting a comprehensive LCA can be a complex process, especially for businesses aiming to adopt a scalable approach. To help sustainability professionals and business professionals navigate through this process, we have prepared a step-by-step guide that outlines the key stages involved in conducting a scalable Life Cycle Assessment.

Many companies opt to utilizing materials that are e.g. bio-based, recyclable or reusable. But without actual data and metrics on how these changes affect the products total environmental impacts, these are just guesses at best, and green washing at worst. How do we measure the seemingly intangible impacts our products have on the environment?

LCA is a valuable tool that can provide valuable insights and guide companies in their efforts to become more sustainable. But how exactly does it do that?

With numerous software options available in the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your needs. In this article, we will explore the key factors to consider when selecting an LCA software and explain why Earthster stands out among the competition.

Collecting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data from suppliers can be a challenging task, but it is essential for businesses that want to assess the environmental impact of their products. Here are some steps that can help you collect LCA data from your suppliers.