Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4377138 | Ecological Modelling | 2010 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The results indicated that the allocation criteria greatly affect the indicator results assigned to the different products of FWCs. The selection of the allocation criterion depends on the question approached and on the availability of the needed process related data. The data availability is assured for the carbon-based allocation within ToSIA, as following the carbon flows within the chain is mandatory for any ToSIA application. Economic values of products, on the other hand, are more closely linked to the aims of the production processes of the value chains and are thereby meaningful allocation criteria in many cases. The allocation procedure of ToSIA was proved to be flexible allowing different criteria and still consistent in allocation of the various sustainability impacts of the FWCs.
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Authors
Taru Palosuo, Tommi Suominen, Wendelin Werhahn-Mees, Jordi Garcia-Gonzalo, Marcus Lindner,