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Life cycle assessment and plastic chemical plastic reduction and carbon reduction
Sicheng Lv
International Journal of Mathematics and Systems Science 2024, 7(8); https://doi.org/10.18686/ijmss.v7i8.8559
Submitted:13 Aug 2024
Accepted:13 Aug 2024
Published:13 Aug 2024
Abstract
This paper examines the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in evaluating the environmental impacts of plastic production and consumption, particularly in reducing carbon and plastic waste. As global plastic use increases, especially in China, LCA provides a critical tool for assessing the full environmental footprint, from production to disposal. The study highlights LCA's value in identifying areas for improvement but also notes its limitations, emphasizing the need for more accurate tools to support sustainable development efforts.
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