Life cycle assessment and use of natural resources

Abstract

In the modern era, human society consumes more natural resources than ever before. Increasing demands for energy, food, water, metals, and other natural resources have resulted in resource depletion, environmental pollution, and nature destruction. It is necessary to establish different sustainable approaches to define these effects on the environment. Life Cycle Assessment as an analytical approach can provide a determination of environmental impacts as a consequence of the use of natural resources. The aim of this study is to highlight the significance of life cycle assessment and reveal how it is connected to sustainable issues in the use of natural resources.