Life cycle analysis reveals environmental and economic benefits of biopolymer over polystyrene packaging.
The article talks about how Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is used to study the environmental and economic impact of products. It explains the steps of LCA like defining the study's goal, collecting data, and interpreting the results. The researchers compared the environmental and economic effects of using polystyrene (PS) and biopolymer packaging. They found that LCA can help make eco-friendly choices and also improve financial practices. The study used software to identify strengths and weaknesses, and it showed that the biopolymer process is economically beneficial.