#LifeCycleAssessment evaluates the environmental impact of products and processes. However, current methods do not adequately capture the impact of #plasticpollution on ecosystems. In their publication, Christina Galafton, Nils Thonemann and Martina G. Vijver from Fraunhofer UMSICHT and Leiden University identify knowledge gaps (particularly for the terrestrial environment) and call for the development of new characterization factors for life cycle impact assessment.




