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Everything datasets, databases, methods & standards
General & LCA FAQFind answers to our users' most frequently asked questions!
Navigating the new Ecochain Help CenterHave a read on how our Help Center is structured, and where to find what information!
LCI Databases & LCIA Methods
Everything LCI databases and LCIA methods.
Explained: LCIA MethodsLearn about the LCIA methods commonly used to measure environmental impact.
Explained: Environmental impact categoriesLearn about environmental impact categories and their units.
Explained: LCI databasesLearn about life cycle inventory (LCI) databases - the main secondary data source in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
How to: Select methods and databases in LCALearn how to select methods and databases in LCA.
Explained: Environmental databases in Helix and MobiusLearn how the environmental databases available in Helix and Mobius work.
Explained: BepalingsmethodeLearn about the NMD Bepalingsmethode - LCIA method for the Dutch construction sector.
Explained: Nationale Milieudatabase (NMD) v3.5Learn about the NMD database - LCI database.
EPDs, Regulations & Standards
Everything EPDs & other LCA-related regulations & standards.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) – The complete guideLearn about the basics of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
The updated ECI (MKI) weighting factorsEverything you need to know about the updated Environmental Cost Indicator (Dutch: Milieukostenindicator) and how to prepare for 2025
General approaches to finding datasets
Tips & tricks for finding relevant dataset - in general
How to: Obtain data for LCALearn strategies for obtaining data for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
How to: Model materials with multiple datasetsLearn how to model materials that require multiple environmental impact datasets.
Explained: Can't find an appropriate dataset?Learn about strategies for finding a representative dataset.
Explained: Ecoinvent datasetsLearn the basics of using ecoinvent in Ecochain Mobius.
Find a specific dataset
Tips for finding appropriate, specific datasets.
How to: Model transportLearn how to model transport using ecoinvent.
How to: Model electricityLearn to model electricity using ecoinvent.
How to: Model plasticsLearn to model plastic materials and processes using ecoinvent.
How to: Model chemicalsLearn how to model chemicals while performing a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).