Life cycle analysis in the printing industry: a review

.......................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3 Methodology .................................................................................................................. 5 Analysis ................................................................................................................... 5 Scope of Study ........................................................................................................ 5 Findings ........................................................................................................................ 10 Goal and Scope .................................................................................................... 10 Context ............................................................................................................ 10 Scope ................................................................................................................ 11 Print Consumables ......................................................................................... 22 Life Cycle Inventory ............................................................................................ 25 Data Sources ................................................................................................... 25 Life Cycle Impact Assessment ...................................................................... 27 Conclusions and Further Research ........................................................................... 31 References ..................................................................................................................... 32 Appendix A: Life Cycle Stage Data ........................................................................... 40 Appendix B: Referenced Certifications and Standards .......................................... 42 Appendix C: Impact Categories and Data Used in Studies .................................... 43 Table of