Life Cycle Association of New Zealand

Case Studies

Summerfruit NZ Carbon Footprint

This project describes the methodology used, results, and issues that arose in estimating the carbon footprint of the summerfruit supply chain for Summerfruit NZ. The analysis is based on using life cycle analysis (LCA) methodology so consequently includes all upstream emissions are included.

Lamb Carbon Footprint

This project examined the greenhouse gas footprint of lamb produced in NZ and consumed in the UK. It used LCA and covered the full life cycle from cradle to grave (including consumption and waste). It was carried out with the Meat Industry Association and Beef and Lamb NZ and supported by MAF, Landcorp and Ballance.

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2nd New Zealand Life Cycle Assessment conference

We are pleased to announce that abstract submission is now open for the 2nd New Zealand Life Cycle Assessment conference which will be held on 28-29 March 2012 in Auckland.

Deadline for abstract submission is 08 November 2011.


For more information please visit: http://www.lcaconference.org.nz/

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The Life Cycle Association of New Zealand (LCANZ) was established in June 2009 to provide a focal point for Life Cycle Assessment and Management work conducted in New Zealand. Read more