Characterization Factors for Microplastics Impacts in LCA published
Today we are pleased to be able to share with you our characterization factors (CF) for microplastics impacts in LCA. The CF are accessible via a table published on our…
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about The Project
This project will allow to integrate potential environmental impacts of marine litter, especially plastic, in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results. This will lead to a more comprehensive picture of potential environmental impacts in order to identify trade-offs associated with the use of plastic and other materials in a product system.
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Project Phases
The project will be carried out along three main project phases from 2019 - 2025.
Phase 1
Provide a first Framework paper developing and illustrating the different impact pathways associated with marine litter to be developed and identify the gaps and building blocks (January 2019 – December 2019).
Phase 2
Coordinate and launch different research projects (Master’s and PhDs) aiming at filling identified gaps and act as a central scientific reference on the topic to avoid overlaps (2019 - 2022), welcoming members who are working and contributing on the topic. Findings and updates are regularly discussed with stakeholders via a platform and workshops.
Phase 3
Consensus building (2023-2025). Deliver a harmonized and consensus-based impact pathway framework and methods addressing plastic litter impacts (and potentially other complementary marine impacts) in LCA.
Acting now is crucial!
Growing evidence suggests that marine plastics represent a substantial challenge to marine biodiversity with over 500 species which are known to be affected by entanglement, ingestion, and ghost fishing.
(UN Environment, 2018)
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Our Core team
The project was founded by a core team of committed and experienced researchers.
Anne-Marie Boulay
CIRAIG (Co-Chair)
Ian Vazquez
PUCP (Co-Chair)
Francesca Verones
NTNU
In addition to our core team, a number of other engaged researchers contribute to the project. You can learn more about them and their projects here!
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Our Project Management Partners
We would like to thank our project management partners for their support in realizing this project.
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Project News
Learn more about everything happening around MariLCA.
New Paper on Characterization Factors for Microplastic Impacts in Life Cycle Assessment published
We are happy to announce the publication of a new paper, titled “MarILCA Characterization Factors for Microplastic Impacts in Life Cycle Assessment: Physical Effects on Biota from Emissions to Aquatic…
MarILCA Update Webinar Recording
We are happy to share with you that our project co-chair Anne-Marie Boulay recently gave an overview of the progress of the MarILCA project during a webinar on “Impacts of…
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Get in Touch
If you are interested in learning more about our project, send us a message via our interest form!