Deepen Your Knowledge of Environmental Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability
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Explore the fundamental principles of environmental life cycle analysis (LCA) of plant-based fibers used for hygiene tissue, packaging, textiles, and nonwoven applications with NC State University’s Hands-on Workshop to Evaluate the Sustainability and Carbon Footprint of Biomaterials, May 14 - 16, 2024. Whether you’re looking to enhance your expertise or develop a deeper understanding of the environmental impact of products using LCA, this introductory workshop is tailored to meet your needs.
Through a hands-on approach, you will learn to use accepted methodologies and commercial software tools to conduct and complete a full-fledged environmental LCA. This interactive experience will also give you a firsthand look at the power of LCA and its ability to inform sustainable decisions.
Benefits of Attending:
- Learn about LCA stages of products or services.
- Perform flow sheeting and develop a life cycle inventory.
- Learn how to conduct a life cycle assessment with commercial LCA software.
- Install the commercial LCA software on your personal computer to take with you.
Who Should Attend?
- Any engineers, manufacturing managers, or scientists interested in understanding how LCAs are conducted
- Marketing, sales, and service personnel who deal with questions of “green” products•
- Environmental engineers and scientists
- Sustainability managers and product development managers
- Government agency, academia, and non-profit agency employees
Register Today. A limited number of seats are still available. Register today to guarantee a spot.
This event is organized by NC State University’s College of Natural Resources. TAPPI is a supporting partner.
