The Application of Social LCA as an Analytical Tool for Optimizing Home Laundry

摘要: We proposed the application of social life cycle assessment (called LCA) as part a comprehensive study consumer behavior related to home laundry. In this study, in place typical environmental assessments product ISO-LCA), we took new approach examining behavior. then examined plan reduce effects during overall cycle. recent years laundry has changed due shifts family composition and lifestyle, increased use automatic washing machines that take into consideration impact need save energy, changes detergent selection, such compact powdered whose dosage is diminishing per liquor. Within context, sought assess using survey. also examine artificial soiled test cloths laundering agents certain detergency. addition, used three types clarify effect large load capacities machines. Our survey proved complex. It was observed that, comprehension water conserve many consumers have adjusted their machines, opting water-saving models making large-load wash clothes single LCA-based which detergents, use, electricity consumed by were analyzed ascertain behavior, it became clear CO2 emissions machine usage significantly lower released production all Social revealed latest generation produced reductions emissions. confirmed most common effective made up decrease frequency accompanied an amount cycle, practice “Matome Arai,” can total