2007 Volume 3 Issue 1 Pages 39-44
LIME (Life cycle Impact assessment Method based on Endpoint modeling) is a LCIA methodology which reflect the environmental conditions of Japan. This method is developed based on the state of the art in natural science and advanced techniques in social science. It covers 11 types of impact categories and 1000 environmental loading substances. Many of Japanese companies have applied this method after the publication of the guidebook of LIME. Through the various case studies, several requirements have been raised by practitioners. In order to fulfill them, second version of LIME was developed. This article summarizes the characteristics of LIME and recent research outcomes.
