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Carbon Footprint Assessment with LCA Methodology

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LCA Based Carbon Footprint Assessment

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Extended carbon footprints are causing damage to nature and their systems propagating a series of disastrous events. These extending footprints are due to the nonsustainable industrial practices, use of fossil fuels, improper disposal, and waste management, etc. Therefore, an assessment becomes a must prior to the mitigation efforts. The chapter deals with the carbon footprint and its assessment using LCA. During which, several other topics such as carbon footprint, environmental concerns, and their mitigation, need for assessment, LCA for various methods, and LCA tools, are discussed in detail. The chapter outlines the efficacy of LCA for footprint assessment justified by the study and investigations carried out worldwide, delivering attainability to a detailed description of LCA in the assessment.

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The authors are thankful to the researchers, which are referred to in the article for their indirect contribution to this chapter and direct contribution to the carbon footprint assessment. It is really difficult to name each one but, I believe a collective acknowledgment will be appreciated.

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Jha, G., Soren, S., Mehta, K.D. (2021). Carbon Footprint Assessment with LCA Methodology. In: Muthu, S.S. (eds) LCA Based Carbon Footprint Assessment. Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4373-3_1

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