Lecture
This lecture introduces the life cycle assessment and compares it with other environmental assessment tools such as decision support systems, environmental impact studies, eco-labeling, and carbon footprint analysis. It discusses the different perspectives, scales, and substances considered in each tool, highlighting the strengths and limitations of life cycle assessment in evaluating environmental impacts. The lecture also explores the complementary nature of life cycle assessment with other tools like risk analysis, carbon footprint, and water footprint analysis.