Life-cycle assessment : inventory guidelines and principles

Foreword Abstract Summary and Index of Guiding Statements and Key Principles Introduction Overview Life-Cycle Assessment Concept Applications of an Inventory Analysis Format of this Report Procedural Framework for Life-Cycle Inventory Introduction Define the Purpose and Scope of the Inventory Define the System Boundaries Devise an Inventory Checklist Institute a Peer Review Process Gather Data Develop Stand-Alone Data Construct a Computational Model Present the Results Interpret and Communicate the Results General Issues in Performing a Life-Cycle Inventory Introduction Using Templates in Life-Cycle Inventory Analysis Data Issues Special Case Boundary Issues Issues Applicable to Specific Life-Cycle Stages Introduction Raw Materials Acquisition Stage Manufacturing Stage Use/Reuse/Maintenance Stage Recycle/Waste Management Stage References Glossary Appendices Clean Air Act (CAA) Clean Water Act (CWA) Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)