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This lecture introduces life cycle analysis, focusing on the complex economic system, technological diversity, and human decisions. It explains the product system model and the process tree representation, using examples like the life cycle assessment of a cup of hot water. The lecture also covers process trees for various products, such as vehicles and protein-rich foods, detailing stages from raw materials acquisition to end-of-life considerations.