Workshop 4. Introduction to Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and Product Emissions
Duration: Half-day
Objective: Provide a hands-on introduction to Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and its role in designing sustainable products.
Key Topics:
- What is LCA, and how does it support sustainability?
- Rapid embodied emissions assessment using Emvide.
- Product lifecycle improvements: Materials selection and process optimisation.
- Circular economy principles and their integration into design.
Tool: Emvide – Demonstrates small-scale LCAs to guide product design and materials selection.
Key Outputs:
- Example LCA results for a small-scale product or process.
- Actionable insights for product design improvements and emissions reduction.
Practical Details
- Location: For enhanced security, the venue location will be disclosed after your ticket has been booked and confirmed.
- Date: 8th July 2025
- Cost: Complimentary for Watchtower participants (funded by Lancashire County Council).
