Abstract
Both Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Cradle to Cradle® (C2C) approaches can provide operative insightsin the design of biodegradable bio-based polymers. Some of the challenges shared by both LCA and C2Cthat need further investigation are the use of lab scale data versus primary data from establishedtechnologies and the identification of the best option for the end of use stage, e.g. for use as packaging. Weconsider the case of a natural fiber-based composite material obtained from barley straw and present someinsights from both LCA and C2C perspectives in the identification of the best option for its end of use.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings. International conference on Life Cycle Assessment as reference methodology for assessing supply chains and supporting global sustainability challenges : LCA for "Feeding the planet and energy for life" |
| Editors | Simona Scalbi, Arianna Dominici Loprieno, Paola Sposato |
| Publisher | ENEA |
| Publication date | 2015 |
| Pages | 347-350 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | International conference on Life Cycle Assessment as reference methodology for assessing supply chains and supporting global sustainability challenges: LCA for "Feeding The Planet and Energy For Life" - Stresa and Milano, Italy Duration: 6 Oct 2015 → 8 Oct 2015 |
Conference
| Conference | International conference on Life Cycle Assessment as reference methodology for assessing supply chains and supporting global sustainability challenges |
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| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Stresa and Milano |
| Period | 06/10/2015 → 08/10/2015 |
