Life cycle impact assessment and risk assessment of chemicals — a methodological comparison

Olsen, Stig Irving; Christensen, Frans Møller; Hauschild, Michael Zwicky; Pedersen, Finn; Larsen, Henrik Fred; Tørsløv, Jens

doi:10.1016/s0195-9255(01)00075-0

Cited by 105 publications

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“…The general principle consists of estimating and evaluating risk to the environment caused by a particular activity or exposure (Burgess and Brennan 2001), and then developing risk management in order to reduce the risks of harmful effects to man and/or the environment (Olsen et al 2001).…”

Section: Environmental Assessment Techniquesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Life cycle assessment (LCA) applied to the process industry: a review

Jacquemin

Pontalier

Sablayrolles

2012

Int J Life Cycle Assess

222

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Section: Environmental Assessment Techniquesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Life cycle assessment (LCA) applied to the process industry: a review

Jacquemin

Pontalier

Sablayrolles

2012

Int J Life Cycle Assess

222

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“…Risk Assessment goes from quantities of pollutants discharged to analyzing their effects under ambient conditions, through various exposure pathways. In the case of nanomaterials where, in addition to quantity, additional parameters such as particle size and surface area play a significant role in affecting human health, an approach that combines LCA and Risk Assessment is likely to work well; even though they are faced with similar challenges in terms of data gaps for nanomaterials, they complement each other [46,47]. One such approach that combines LCA and Risk Assessment is the ten-step Nano LCRA (Life Cycle Risk Assessment) framework for nanomaterials, an iterative process that involves the following [48]:…”

Section: Combining Life Cycle and Risk Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Nanotechnology: Through Green Methods and Life-Cycle Thinking

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Abstract:Citing the myriad applications of nanotechnology, this paper emphasizes the need to conduct -life cycle‖ based assessments as early in the new product development process as possible, for a better understanding of the potential environmental and human health consequences of nanomaterials over the entire life cycle of a nano-enabled product. The importance of this reasoning is further reinforced through an illustrative case study on automotive exterior body panels, which shows that the perceived environmental benefits of nano-based products in the Use stage may not adequately represent the complete picture, without examining the impacts in the other life cycle stages, particularly Materials Processing and Manufacturing. Nanomanufacturing methods often have associated environmental and human health impacts, which must be kept in perspective when evaluating nanoproducts for their -greenness.‖ Incorporating life-cycle thinking for making informed decisions at the product design stage, combining life cycle and risk analysis, using sustainable manufacturing practices, and employing green chemistry alternatives are seen as possible solutions.

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“…These conclusions have been followed-up by several similar pleas (e.g. Saouter & Feijtel 2000, Wegener Sleeswijk 2001, Olsen et al 2001, Wegener Sleeswijk et al 2003, although there have also been pleas for far-reaching integration of LCA and ERA(e.g. Assies 1998, Cowell et al 2002.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 91%