Circularity concepts for better/more reliable/more accurate LCA results
Sustainable economics also means the responsible management of our planet’s limited resources. The market- and product-dependent development of material recycling concepts form a cornerstone of this work. These concepts rely on both physical recycling and the establishment of recycling processes, as well as reliable holistic assessments (LCA/LCC).
Life cycle gap analysis - LCGA
This is a method for the targeted evaluation of the LCA and/or LCC results of a defined product system with reference to circular economy aspects. The aim is to identify potential improvements without disregarding adverse interactions (so-called trade-offs) within the overall calculation.
Better assessment of the use phase through the application of environmental simulation data in the life cycle assessment
This involves an experimental measurement of the change in material properties due to environmental influences. On this basis, predictions can be formulated for the material behavior during the use phase and the expected service life.
Resource-efficient processes and management
The aim is resource conservation through an overarching and integrative view of the use of different resources, as well as a consideration of circular economics.