For decades, we have led and followed the development of research, policies and the application of the life cycle perspective. In our news feed, we publish news that highlights the center’s activities and contributes to the global sustainability agenda.
A year ago, we hosted the largest SETAC Europe LCA Symposium to date. It was an intense, rewarding, and fun experience! In this newsletter, you’ll find updates about the next edition of the symposium. With two months left of 2025,…
Looking back on the operational period 2022–2024, the Swedish Life Cycle Center reflects on key activities, collaborations, and lessons learned that have contributed to the work in advancing the life cycle field. The recently completed Stage 10 self-assessment report documents…
Swedish Life Cycle Center joined LCM 2025 in Palermo, Italy, on 9–12 September, one of the world’s leading forums for advancing sustainability through life cycle approaches. With this year’s theme, “Global to Local”, the conference explored how to turn life…
Join us for the next Life Cycle Talks with Andrea Paulillo, Lecturer in Sustainable Chemical Engineering at University College London, Department of Chemical Engineering, and Anders Bjørn, Assistant professor in sustainability assessment at the Technical University of Denmark, Department…
It was exciting to teach a room packed with the next generation of LCA experts from three Scandinavian countries at the Swedish Life Cycle Center’s national “Advances in LCA” course. This intensive course is for PhD-students and industry folk, all…
At the halfway point, the project Consistent Standards for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is making progress in tackling inconsistencies across LCA standards. Through case studies, industry collaboration, and contributions to international initiatives, the project aims to create clearer, more aligned…
Before we all head off for some well-deserved summer break, we’d like to share a quick update on recent highlights and what’s coming up after the holidays. In this issue, you’ll find news about an exciting new project, the latest…
Join us for the next Life Cycle Talks with Erik Klint, Senior Researcher at Norsus, Norwegian Institute for Sustainability Research. In his upcoming talk, Erik will talk about trying to combine psychological assessments with LCA methodology, and the lessons he…
With renewed funding from the Swedish Energy Agency, the innovation cluster for the life cycle perspective continue into a new phase during 2025–2027. This new phase builds on the success and collaboration of the previous cluster and aims to further…
Join us for the next Life Cycle Talks with Pernilla Cederstrand and Ellen Riise, Senior Sustainability Specialists at Essity Hygiene & Health. In their upcoming talk, Pernilla and Ellen will talk about how international standards are established and the benefits…
