Deepen Your Knowledge of Environmental Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability

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.

TAPPI
http://www.tappi.org/