What is another word for life-cycle assessment?
Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪfsˈa͡ɪkə͡l ɐsˈɛsmənt] (IPA) 
The term "life-cycle assessment" refers to the process of evaluating the environmental impact of a product or service over its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. Synonyms for life-cycle assessment include cradle-to-grave analysis, product life-cycle analysis, and life-cycle analysis. These terms all refer to the assessment of a product's impact on the environment, but each may highlight a slightly different stage in the life cycle of the product. While "cradle-to-grave analysis" emphasizes the whole life cycle, "product life-cycle analysis" can focus more on the design and development stage. Regardless of the term used, life-cycle assessment enables businesses and consumers to make more informed decisions regarding the environmental impact of their products and services.
