Analysing the environmental costs in electronics

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Parsons, David. 2006. "Analysing the environmental costs in electronics." Electroline.
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Analysing the environmental costs in electronics

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AuthorParsons, David
Journal TitleElectroline
Number of Pages3
Year2006
Web Address (URL)http://www.electroline.com.au/feature_article/article.asp?item=856
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This article describes how life cycle assessment may be used to analyse the environmental impact of electronic products

Keywordselectronics, life cycle assessment
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020410402. Environmental assessment and monitoring
400899. Electrical engineering not elsewhere classified
Byline AffiliationsDepartment of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
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