About EcoIN Data AI

EcoIN Data AI is a professional AI solution developed by DEISO LLC, tailored for Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) process lookup and identification. It intelligently auto-detects the product, system type (e.g., LCA, EPD, PCF, GHG accounting), and relevant data context from natural language prompts, retrieving complete process information accordingly.

EcoIN Data AI can reduce manual workload by up to 90% by automating data discovery, dramatically accelerating environmental modeling and reporting workflows. The platform supports 28 industry-leading LCI databases, covering over 130,000 processes and more than 4 million rows of structured process information.

EcoIN Data AI is not designed to perform LCA calculations or provide emission factors. Instead, its core value is bridging the gap between the user and complex LCA software tools by simplifying the discovery and identification of suitable LCI processes. It ensures that users can select the correct datasets for their specific project scopes, system boundaries, and regional contexts—making it an essential tool for professionals working on LCA, EPD, PCF, and GHG accounting studies.

Version 3.6 and V3.7

EcoIN Data AI continues to evolve into the most comprehensive no-code solution for LCI data modeling. With the release of v3.6 and v3.7, the platform introduces a series of groundbreaking capabilities designed to make Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), EPD creation, and PCF modeling more intuitive, localized, and data-rich. Here’s what’s new:

EcoIN Data AI v3.6: Step-by-Step Wizard and Process Alternatives

1. Step-by-Step LCI Modeling Wizard

The Step-by-Step LCI Wizard is a guided, five-step assistant built into EcoIN Data AI to help users—especially beginners—create complete and structured LCI models.

What It Does:

It guides you through modeling a product or system with sequential questions related to:

1. Product/System Name
2. Goal and Scope (e.g., LCA, EPD, PCF)
3. Lifecycle Coverage (e.g., cradle-to-gate or cradle-to-grave)
4. Country or Region
5. Preferred LCI Database

Once completed, EcoIN Data AI automatically generates a structured Cradle-to-Grave model, with lifecycle grouping if enabled.

Benefits:

• Simplifies complex LCI modeling workflows
• Reduces manual errors
• Speeds up analysis and decision-making
• Great for consultants, sustainability teams, and academic users

Real-World Example:

A user modeling the lifecycle of a reusable stainless steel water bottle can walk through the wizard in under one minute. EcoIN will generate all upstream and downstream processes, from mining steel to final product use and disposal.

How to Use:

Type:

Start the LCI wizard, or I want to model a product step-by-step

Then, answer each of the 5 AI-guided steps.

2. Process Alternatives and Substitution Tool

The Process Alternatives Tool allows you to find substitutes for a given process in another database or region. This is ideal when your preferred database lacks coverage or localization.

What It Does:

It matches a sourcing process to similar alternatives based on the following:

• Material or product name
• Technology used
• Country or regional alignment
• System boundaries

Benefits:

• Cross-database flexibility
• Regional relevance enhancement
• Better dataset alignment with PCR/EPD requirements
• Ensures dataset completeness

Real-World Example:

You want an IDEA database equivalent to an ecoinvent diesel production process. EcoIN Data AI can instantly see the closest available substitute with a technical and descriptive breakdown.

Prompt Examples:

• Find an IDEA alternative to the ecoinvent diesel production process.
• Suggest a Japanese alternative to aluminum production in GaBi.
• I need a local substitute for electricity mix from ProBas using EF v3.1

EcoIN Data AI v3.7: Upstream and Downstream Process Support

What Are Upstream and Downstream Processes?

• Upstream processes include all activities before the main production, such as raw material extraction, energy inputs, and input transport.
• Downstream processes cover what happens after production, such as product distribution, use, and end-of-life (EoL) treatment.

Understanding both is critical for Cradle-to-Grave assessments.

1. Upstream/Downstream Process Integration

This feature allows users to request or isolate upstream or downstream activities associated with any product or process.

What It Does:

EcoIN Data AI now segments all lifecycle stages into clear upstream and downstream groups. You can request them separately or together, enhancing lifecycle transparency.

Benefits:

• Better mapping of cradle-to-gate and gate-to-grave scopes
• Granular control of which stages are assessed
• Aligns with ISO 14044-based LCA modeling best practices
• Supports advanced scenario modeling in PCF, EPD, or supply chain studies

Real-World Example:

An LCA professional working on packaging waste impact can now isolate downstream phases for a PET bottle, including collection, recycling, incineration, and landfill.

How to Use:

• Please show me the upstream processes for steel production
• List the downstream activities of electric vehicle use in Germany
• Model cradle-to-gate for aluminum with only upstream steps
• Compare upstream vs. downstream stages for recycled paper

Recap: Major Advancements Introduced in v3.5

Released on March 26, 2025, EcoIN Data AI v3.5 marked a significant milestone with several foundational enhancements:

Dual Mode System: Simple Mode vs. Advanced Mode

• Simple Mode (default): Clean text results with essential data
• Advanced Mode: Full lifecycle grouping, cradle-to-grave analysis, and enhanced formatting

To switch modes:

• Type enable advanced Mode to activate
• Use turn off advanced Mode or enable simple Mode to revert

Markdown Support

• Full Markdown output formatting
• Improved readability and easy export to Notion, Obsidian, Bear, GitHub, and more
• Use markdown and turn off markdown to toggle

Enhanced Activity Data Support

• Use Show activity data to extract flow-level information per process
• Supports both uploaded files and AI-based process outputs
• Works in both Simple and Advanced modes

Multilingual NLP Support

• Accepts queries in multiple languages (Japanese, Arabic, Chinese, etc.)
• Auto-detects and corrects language before processing
• No translation is needed—type in your language

Prompt Multi-Language Support

EcoIN Data AI now accepts prompts written in various languages, including Japanese, Arabic, Chinese, German, and more. Users can interact in their native language without needing to translate into English.

You can type:

• “モノづくりのライフサイクルを教えてください” (Japanese)
• “أرني عمليات إنتاج الورق” (Arabic)
• “请展示电动汽车的生命周期” (Chinese)

EcoIN Data AI will detect the language, understand the request, and return structured results as if the prompt were written in English.

Multilingual NLP Support

In addition to understanding multilingual prompts, EcoIN Data AI uses advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) to:

• Auto-detect the input language
• Correct phrasing and grammar
• Translate intent into the correct structured LCI query
• Retrieve accurate results from the database regardless of the input language

This makes the platform highly accessible for global users, supporting smarter environmental modeling across linguistic boundaries.

Final Thoughts

EcoIN Data AI is rapidly becoming the go-to solution for environmental modeling, with every release introducing smarter, faster, and more structured capabilities. Versions 3.6 and 3.7 introduced project-wide wizards, alternative database alignment, and lifecycle segmentation (upstream/downstream), making process modeling more accurate and accessible.

With the dual-mode system, markdown support, enhanced activity data tools, and multilingual intelligence already in place since v3.5, EcoIN Data AI continues to lead the way in LCA, EPD, PCF, and GHG-related digital tools.

For more tips, prompts, and updates—keep exploring EcoIN Data AI.