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Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Waste Systems

The full environmental footprint of a waste option, cradle to grave.

Life-cycle assessment of a waste system from cradle to grave
What it is

An LCA quantifies the environmental impacts — emissions, energy, water — of waste-management options across their full life cycle, so cities and companies choose genuinely lower-impact systems, not just cheaper ones.

Why it matters
  • “Green” claims need life-cycle evidence
  • It compares options on true environmental cost
  • It informs ESG and climate reporting
Cradle to grave

Compare options on true environmental cost

An LCA quantifies emissions, energy and water impacts across a waste option’s full life cycle — so cities choose genuinely lower-impact systems, not just cheaper ones.

Materials & productionUpstream extraction and inputs
Collection & transportMoving waste through the system
Processing & recoveryComposting, recycling, energy
Residual disposalLandfill and final treatment
How we do it

A clear, practical approach

01Scope & inventory

System boundaries and life-cycle inventory.

02Impact modelling

Emissions, energy and water impacts quantified.

03Comparison & report

Options compared with a defensible LCA report.

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What is Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Waste Systems?
An LCA quantifies the environmental impacts — emissions, energy, water — of waste-management options across their full life cycle, so cities and companies choose genuinely lower-impact systems, not just cheaper ones.
Who needs Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Waste Systems?
It's built for governments, companies & investors. “Green” claims need life-cycle evidence It compares options on true environmental cost
How does Social Lab deliver Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Waste Systems?
Scope & inventory: System boundaries and life-cycle inventory. Impact modelling: Emissions, energy and water impacts quantified. Comparison & report: Options compared with a defensible LCA report. You get: An LCA inventory & model; Options impact comparison; An LCA report.
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