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The major part of the environmental load is found in the first phase of the product life cycle. The processes to extract the raw material are causing most of the environmental impact. The amount of energy and materials to produce the raw materials used in the product determines the environmental performance of the whole product.
Typical product could be: Computers, electronic devices with low energy consumption,...
Manufacturing the raw materials in production causes the main environmental load. The consumption of energy and materials during production determines the environmental performance of the whole product.
Typical product could be: furniture, tables,...
The total environmental load is determined within distribution. Transport and packaging are dominant for the whole environmental impact of the product.
Typical product could be: packaging, bottles,...
The consumption of energy and/or material or the amount of waste resulting during use are dominating the environmental performance of the product.
Typical product could be: dish washer, washing machine,...
The disposal causes the main environmental impact. Harmful substances to be disposed are dominating the environmental performance of the product.
Typical product could be: batteries, devices containing toxic substances,...