Commentary and Discussion
Sustainable Consumption and LCA
2012 Volume 8 Issue 3 Pages 258-264
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2012 Volume 8 Issue 3 Pages 258-264
Objective. The objective of this paper is to overview discussion of sustainable consumption and LCA.
Results and Discussion. The following results are obtained. First, current surveys and discussions on global economy and business ethics provide useful insights for considering Social LCA. Those insights include almost corresponding scope with sustainability LCA guidelines proposed by UNEP. Second, UNEP DTIE’s global lifestyle survey published in 2011 showes high acceptance of “Social” LCA.
Conclusion. Our society is ready to jump into Sustainability LCA from environmental LCA so that LCA society can go forward to that direction.
