Substance Flow Analysis (SFA)

A method of assessing the value of materials and energy used in creating a product.  Read More

MIPS (Material Input Per Service Unit) Method

In assessing product life cycle impacts, the total material input of a product system (development though manufacturing through delivery) is measured per these units. More information: www.wupperinst.org/Sites/home1.html  Read More

Materials Audit

The process of investigating the costs and effects of materials used in manufacturing in order to determine more efficient, less costly, less toxic (or dangerous), and more sustainable options.  Read More

Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA)

A method of tracking and rating the risks associated with a product and the emissions associated with its manufacturing.  Read More