An ISO 14040 life cycle assessment (LCA) is a standardised scientific exercise that can take 3 to 6 months and cost €12,000 to €25,000 for a single product. Ecobalyse is a simplified calculator, based on generic LCA data, that produces a regulatory score in minutes. The two are complementary, since an LCA can supply Ecobalyse with better-quality data.
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