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Deepen Your Knowledge of Environmental Life Cycle Analysis and Sustainability

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Immerse yourself in the fundamental principles of environmental life cycle analysis (LCA) of plant-based fibers used for hygiene tissue, packaging, textiles, and nonwoven applications at this three-day workshop in May.

Hands-on Workshop to Evaluate the Sustainability and Carbon Footprint of Biomaterials
May 14-16, 2024 
NC State University - Raleigh, NC

This intro-level workshop - tailored for both technical and non-technical individuals from the pulp and paper industry - will help you better understand and appreciate the fundamental principles of environmental life cycle analysis. 

Through a hands-on approach, you will learn to use accepted methodologies and commercial software tools to conduct and complete a full-fledged environmental LCA. This interactive experience will also give you a firsthand look at the power of LCA and its ability to inform sustainable decisions. 

Benefits of Attending:

  • Learn about LCA stages of products or services.
  • Perform flow sheeting and develop a life cycle inventory.
  • Learn how to conduct a life cycle assessment with commercial LCA software.
  • Install the commercial LCA software on your personal computer to take with you.

Who Should Attend?

  • Any engineers, manufacturing managers, or scientists interested in understanding how LCAs are conducted
  • Marketing, sales, and service personnel who deal with questions of “green” products
  • Environmental engineers and scientists
  • Sustainability managers and product development managers
  • Government agency, academia, and non-profit agency employees

Seating is Limited. Register Now to Guarantee Your Seat.

 

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