LCA Data
Everything LCA data, focusing on databases & datasets.
14 articles
- Explained: Data in LCALearn about the types, distinctions, and applicability of LCA data for use in Ecochain software.
- How to: Collect data for LCALearn the fundamental steps for collecting primary and secondary data for environmental modeling in Ecochain software.
- Explained: Elementary flowsLearn about elementary flows in LCA and their relevance in Ecochain’s software.
Databases
Understand LCA databases & their use cases.
- Explained: LCI databasesLearn about life cycle inventory (LCI) databases available in Ecochain software.
- Explained: Navigating EcoinventLearn about ecoinvent datasets, the primary LCI database in Ecochain software.
- Explained: Nationale Milieudatabase (NMD) v3.9Learn about the latest NMD database and its relevance in Ecochain software.
- Explained: NMD v3.11 (Helix only)Learn what’s new and why it matters - especially for cement / NL-PCR Cement - in Ecochain Helix.
Datasets
Tips for finding appropriate, specific datasets.
- How to: Model materials with multiple datasetsLearn how to model materials in Ecochain software, that require multiple environmental impact datasets.
- How to: Model transportLearn how to model transport using ecoinvent in Ecochain software.
- How to: Model electricityLearn to model electricity using the ecoinvent database in Ecochain software.
- How to: Model plasticsLearn to model plastic materials and processes using the ecoinvent database in Ecochain software.
- How to: Model chemicalsLearn essential modelling techniques for chemicals while performing a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with Ecochain.
- How to: Model metalsLearn to model metal materials and processes using ecoinvent when working with Ecochain software.
- Explained: Can't find an appropriate dataset?Learn about strategies for finding a representative dataset.