Life cycle assessment of carnation production in Greece

Cut flowers represent a globalised economic sector that is associated with various environmental impacts. The aim of this research is the presentation of the results of the application of life cycle assessment in the environmental assessment of the greenhouse farm cultivation of carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) in Greece. The scope of the present research included the cultivation of carnations in a greenhouse in the eastern part of the Peloponnese region in Greece. Inventory was based on the actual field operations for the cultivation of carnations in greenhouses. The impact assessment method used was CML 2 baseline 2000. The results indicate that the major environmental impact is caused by the use of electricity for the refrigerated preservation of the cut carnations.