Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Natural Materials - (Woodhead Publishing Composites Science and Engineering) (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Natural Materials provides a complete exploration of the LCA of natural materials that are currently being utilized in product development. These can be defined as materials that originate or are naturally derived from the environment. Natural materials include the derivatives of crops, plants, animals, minerals, and partial derivatives of bio-based products. It also includes naturally available metals, alloys, and processed metal matrix composites. The book covers LCA theories, strategies, and current methodologies. It explores the vital role that LCA plays in assessing the environmental impact of natural resources in different industries including agriculture, mining, bio-based products, and textiles. It demonstrates how LCA can be used to steer the creation of environmentally friendly products and to advance sustainability within the circular economy. It demonstrates ways of incorporating LCA into everyday decision-making processes, with a particular emphasis on diverse industrial sectors. The book will be a valuable reference resource for all those who are concerned about the environmental safety and sustainability of natural materials that are used in the development of environmentally friendly products. It will allow the reader to make well-informed decisions regarding natural resources to actively participate in environmentally conscious practices.