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Ecotox explorer

The EPLCA Ecotoxicity Tool provides reliable data and models to assess the impact of toxic substance emissions on freshwater ecosystems. It delivers harmonised characterisation factors for use in life cycle assessment, ensuring consistency across EU policies and sustainability studies.

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European Platform Life Cycle Assessment (EPLCA)
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International Life Cycle Data system (ILCD)
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