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LCA Glossary

Comprehensive glossary of Life Cycle Assessment terms and concepts. Browse by letter, category, or search for specific terms.

2 terms found

Background Data

Data

Generic or average data used for processes in the background system, typically from LCA databases.

Biogenic Carbon

Carbon

Carbon derived from biomass. In LCA, biogenic CO2 emissions and uptake are often tracked separately from fossil carbon.