29–31 May 2024
Europe/Bucharest timezone

Incorporating product recovery assesment into LCAs: A Computational Approach

Not scheduled
20m

Speaker

Haitham Abu Ghaida (Hasselt University)

Description

This paper elucidates the development and application of a computational tool that unites Design for Disassembly (DfD) evaluations with conventional Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies. This innovative tool facilitates a systematic methodology for quantifying recovery potential and subsequently integrating these quantified metrics into comprehensive LCAs. Academic and industrial users can leverage this tool to pinpoint critical recovery prospects, refine design methodologies for enhanced sustainability, and produce a robust environmental impact assessment. This presentation will delve into the tool's intricate functionalities, adaptabilities, and transformative potential, emphasizing its significance for the LCA community and the overarching transition toward sustainable product lifecycle management.

Topics Circular economy, Sustainable product design, Green buildings
Keywords LCA, DfD, Circular Economy, Green buildings, software

Primary author

Haitham Abu Ghaida (Hasselt University)

Co-authors

Ms Anna Wöhler (Chalmers University) Prof. Alexander Hollberg (Chalmers University) Dr Michiel Ritzen (VITO) Mr Sebastian Theißen Prof. Sebastien Lizin (Hasselt University)

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