All stages of a product or service, from the extraction of its raw materials to its return to nature or final disposal. Thanks to this concept, it is possible to determine at which stage in the life of a product or service the greatest impact is generated and, with this information, redesign the product or service to reduce it.
Examples, tips and links of interest:
Eg: Life cycle of a strawberry
- Plow the land> Plant a seed> water the seed> grow the strawberry> pack> sell> consume> compost> obtain compost> return to the soil.