Understanding the Difference Between Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Engineers and Sustainability Professionals”
Comparing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Introduction Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) are two essential tools used by environmental engineers and sustainability professionals to evaluate ecological effects. LCA is a standardized methodology that quantifies the impacts of a product or service over its entire life cycle—from raw







