An Efficient Screening Life Cycle Assessment Approach: Assessing the Environmental Impact of Dialysis Treatments

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the environmental impact of dialysis treatments using an efficient screening life cycle assessment (scLCA).
• Utilized the screening life cycle assessment (scLCA) methodology
• Compared results with comprehensive life cycle assessments (LCAs)
• Focused on dialysis treatments and their environmental implications
• Made environmental assessments more feasible for manufacturers
• Generated results comparable to comprehensive LCAs
• Enhanced understanding of dialysis treatment impacts