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Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a well-established method for assessing the environmental impacts of a product or service over its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction through production, use, and disposal. Life cycle assessment can be used to compare the environmental impacts of assorted products or to evaluate the relative importance of different stages in the life cycle of a single product. Life cycle assessment is a complex process, and there are many different ways to approach it. In general, however, an LCA begins with an inventory of all of the inputs and outputs associated with a product or service. These inputs and outputs are then quantified in terms of their environmental impacts, such as greenhouse gas emissions, water use, or waste generation. The resulting information can be used to assess the overall environmental impact of the product or service and identify opportunities for improvement.