Life Cycle Assessment

The life cycle assessment aims to evaluate the environmental impacts of products, materials, or systems throughout their entire life cycle—from raw material extraction and production to use, end-of-life treatment, and resource recovery. This research adopts international standards (ISO 14040/44) to ensure methodological consistency and scientific reliability.

LCA is applied to a wide range of research subjects, including packaging materials, bio-based and fossil-based plastics, biodegradable polymers, logistics systems, reusable containers, and industrial components. By modeling different production routes and end-of-life scenarios—such as mechanical or chemical recycling, incineration, or landfill—LCA enables comprehensive comparisons between alternative materials and product designs.

This research quantitatively analyzes key environmental indicators, including global warming potential (carbon footprint), energy consumption, water use, resource depletion, and waste generation. Based on these results, LCA provides a scientific foundation for identifying sustainable material options, improving product and process design, and guiding strategic decisions related to environmental labeling (e.g., EPD), carbon reduction planning, and circular economy initiatives.

The outcomes of LCA research are used to support industries, policymakers, and researchers in making data-driven decisions to reduce the environmental burden of products and promote long-term sustainability.