Description:
The University of Plymouth has a robust academic capacity in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), leveraging the research strengths and interdisciplinary expertise. Here’s an overview of the academic focus in this area:
Environmental and Sustainability Research: The University is known for the research on environmental sustainability, which includes LCA as a key tool for assessing the environmental impacts of products, processes, and services throughout their lifecycle.
Specific Research Groups: Research groups at the University focus on various aspects of LCA, including the development of new methodologies, application of LCA in different sectors (such as marine, maritime, and manufacturing), and integration with other sustainability assessments.