Using the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) Framework for LCA's
By Matthias Reich
When deciding what methodology and standard to use for a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) there is a whole range to choose from. Some of the most frequently used are PEF, ReCiPE, Ecological Footprint, and Planetary Boundary. There are also several popular methods that only look at a single environmental indicator such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol or the AWARE method (that is also incorporated into...