Science Inventory

Elementary flows are a foundational component of the life cycle assessment data model, used to represent resources and emissions that are used or released in human and industrial activities. They enable the development of life cycle inventories and the subsequent application of l...

Life cycle assessment (LCA) software requires a harmonization of model elementary flows that are used all life cycle inventory data and impact assessment methods used with a particular LCA model and calculation. Software users may wish to use standardized flow lists, like the Fed...