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Vulcan Energy results confirm project has world’s lowest planned carbon footprint

Sunday 3, October 2021

Vulcan Energy (VUL) has received results from its updated independent life cycle assessment based on data from its pre-feasibility study. […]

Researchers mine microalgae industry for sustainable fishmeal alternative

Sunday 3, October 2021

“My team is excited to develop a low-polluting microalgal co-product diet for trout,” says scientist Pallab Sarker, after his lab is awarded […]

Planet-Score: new Eco-label factors in pesticides, biodiversity and animal welfare

Sunday 3, October 2021

After Nutri-Score, and more recently the Eco-Score, a new food labelling scheme has been developed in France. Planet-Score is based […]

LCA study shows environmental impact of bottled water up to 3,500 times higher than tap water

Sunday 3, October 2021

What is the best option for individual water consumption if we take into account both health and environmental impacts? The answer to that […]

Repreve receives first LCA-based Higgs MSI score

Sunday 3, October 2021

Repreve, the recycled PET polyester (rPET) fibre made by Unifi, of Greensboro, North Carolina, is now even more transparent, having […]

LCANZ AGM 2021

Thursday 9, September 2021

The Life Cycle Association of New Zealand was pleased to host its annual general meeting on Wednesday 25 August 2021. […]

Recording now available: LCANZ-MBIE Methodology Workshop Recording

Thursday 26, August 2021

We are pleased to share a recording of our recent workshop with MBIE’s Katie Symons, giving our members a chance […]

A conversation about life cycle thinking with Emily Townsend

Monday 2, August 2021

Emily Townsend’s journey to where she is today spans multiple continents: from Kenya where she grew up, to the UK […]

Gypsum Association releases revised EPD for glass mat panels 

Sunday 20, June 2021

The Gypsum Association (GA) has released a revised and updated environmental product declaration (EPD) for glass mat gypsum panels. Following […]

New Report Shows 40%+ reduction in aluminum can production carbon intensity since 1990s 

Sunday 20, June 2021

A new comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by sustainability consultancy Sphera shows that the carbon footprint of aluminum cans made in North America has […]

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