Life cycle assessment is used to quantify the environmental impact of products and services and forms an important basis for political decisions. However, the necessary data is always difficult to capture completely. A study by the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI now shows that four established hybrid methods can be reduced to just two: a first step towards open-source software that could enable such analyses even without in-depth mathematical knowledge.
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Simplified Framework Enhances Environmental Impact Assessments
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November 11, 2026
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A study by the Paul Scherrer Institute has simplified life cycle assessment methods from four to two, making it easier to evaluate the environmental impacts of products. This development could lead to open-source software that allows for these analyses without requiring extensive mathematical knowledge. Such advancements are relevant for Iran as they could influence environmental policy and product regulation in the country.
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