Ben,
1. There are many LCA methods/tools that deal with non-buildings. The one
I'm aware of, off the top of my head, is Okala (try
http://www.idsa.org/WHATSNEW/SECTIONS/ECOSECTION/okala.html to start).
2. No idea; sorry.
Cheers.
Fil
On 2 February 2010 12:26, Benjamin Pratt <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> A couple of questions:
> 1, Could anybody recommend software or a database that helps one
> assess the environmental impact of a product design, or/or different
> materials used in product design? The LCA (life cycle assessment)
> software I can find is focused on buildings.
> 2. What standard is Wal-mart using in their initiative to give green
> ratings to the products they sell? My guess is that this could become
> THE standard.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Ben
>
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> The University of Wisconsin-Stout
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