ABSTRACT Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a method of assessing the environmental impacts of the manufacture and use of a product or provision of a service such as waste management. LCAs are based on quantitative science, but softer skills are also required in interpreting the results. Therefore, LCA provides an ideal opportunity for students to develop and apply both quantitative and qualitative skills in order to address complex real-world problems. In this research a simplified spreadsheet LCA tool was produced for students to assess the environmental impacts of a waste management system. Detailed feedback from face to face and distance-learning students were positive about the tool, with students welcoming the detail provided in the results and the use of a practical example to help their learning. In conclusion, LCA is an effective way of encouraging environmental and engineering students to develop and apply a wide range of transferable skills.

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在生命工程评估中使用生命周期评估

摘要生命周期评估（LCA）是一种评估产品制造和使用或服务提供（如废物管理）对环境的影响的方法。LCA基于定量科学，但在解释结果时也需要较软的技能。因此，LCA为学生提供了发展和应用定量和定性技能以解决复杂的现实问题的理想机会。在这项研究中，为学生制作了简化的电子表格LCA工具，以评估废物管理系统对环境的影响。面对面和远程学习学生的详细反馈对该工具持积极态度，学生欢迎结果中提供的详细信息以及使用实际示例来帮助他们学习。结论，