01 Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment for Bio-based Materials

This session is part of a three-part training series on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA):

01. Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment for Bio-based Materials

02. From Principles to Practice: LCA Standards and Methods for Bio-based Materials

03. Applying LCA to Compare Fossil and Bio-Based Materials

01. Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment for Bio-based MaterialsThis first one-hour session offers a clear and practical entry point into Life Cycle Assessment. Participants will learn how to define the goal and scope of an assessment, set system boundaries, and use real-world examples to understand what should be included, or excluded, when framing an LCA. We will also highlight the key questions to ask at the outset and common pitfalls to avoid. The session concludes with time for Q&A and discussion, enabling participants to connect the concepts to their own work.