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5. Social Aspect of Sustainability in the LCA Methodology

verfasst von : Suphichaya Suppipat, Treechada Chotiratanapinun, Kulthida Teachavorasinskun, Allen H. Hu

Erschienen in: Design for Enhancing Eco-efficiency of Energy-related Products

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Abstract

The previous chapters focus on environmental sustainability and the scientific nature of LCA. This chapter emphasizes more on the social sciences and highlights the inclusion of “people” in the realm of life cycle thinking (LCT).

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Metadaten
Titel
Social Aspect of Sustainability in the LCA Methodology
verfasst von
Suphichaya Suppipat
Treechada Chotiratanapinun
Kulthida Teachavorasinskun
Allen H. Hu
Copyright-Jahr
2023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15060-9_5

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