LCA Glossary
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Background Data
DataGeneric or average data used for processes in the background system, typically from LCA databases.
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Biogenic Carbon
CarbonCarbon derived from biomass. In LCA, biogenic CO2 emissions and uptake are often tracked separately from fossil carbon.
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