Links to General Learning Resources
OpenLCA can be used to build complex systems and analyse the life cycle impacts. Several case studies are available online for your reference. Following are specific resources to understand OpenLCA in a classroom setting in more detail, e.g., relevant articles.
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Articles:
- Implementing simplified LCA software in heavy-duty vehicle design
- ICT for environment in life cycle applications OpenLCA -- A new open source software for life cycle assessment
- European Platform on Life Cycle Assessment
- Life Cycle Data Network — Handbook for data developers and providers
- Environmentally conscious manufacturing and product recovery (ECMPRO): A Review of State of the Art
- Definitions of LCA
- Open LCA Manuel
- Project with Open LCA Software
- Similar Digital Tools like OpenLCA:
Following are general resources to understand OpenLCA in more detail, e.g., links to YouTube video clips.
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YouTube Videos:
- OpenLCA Official YouTube Channel
- Detailed Introduction to OpenLCA & Case Study - by ERG
- How to create processes, flows, and product systems in OpenLCA (Part 1)
- How to analyse LCA results in OpenLCA (Part 2)
- Case Study: PET water bottles
- Case Study: Ethanol vs gasoline
- Case Study: Organic vs conventional carrot production