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 Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a systematic technique for evaluating the environmental and economic aspects and impacts associated with a service or product. This technique involves the following elements:  Compiling
an inventory of relevant inputs and outputs of the service provided or of the product manufactured and its use Evaluating
the potential environmental impacts associated with those inputs and outputs- Interpreting
the results of the inventory analysis and impact assessment steps Why conduct Life Cycle Assessments?
Conducting a life cycle assessment of a product or service before commercialization can produce the following benefits: Early
identification and rapid resolution of potential environmental, health,safety (EHS) and economic issues More
efficient screening of raw materials and process aidsIdentification
of key process variables and yields (energy and waste impacts)Identification
and resolution of regulatory issues (ie. seeking necessarypermits in a single step, saving additional time and resources) Greater
sensitivity of regulatory issues to more employees
End-of-life product fate defined (recycling vs. disposal)Competitive
Analysis (enables direct comparison to competitor's product)Provides
positive marketing information (customers desire products andservices with minimal EHS impact) Key
element of any Sustainable Development business strategyOmni Tech's Life Cycle Assessment Training
and Consulting Services Training Courses Omni Tech offers either 1 or 2-day training programs on how to conduct life cycle assessments. These two programs vary by the depth and detail of information presented. The 1-day program is suitable for business managers where a comprehensive overview of the LCA concepts and benefits are described and illustrated using actual examples. The 2-day program is recommended for project managers and team members who are responsible for commercializing products or services. Participants will learn how to conduct clear and concise assessments that capture the benefits listed above. Consulting Services Omni Tech can also assist clients in conducting life cycle assessments on existing products, processes or services.
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