Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a technique used to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product's life, including raw material extraction, manufacturing, distribution, use, and end-of-life disposal or recycling.

LCA is a crucial tool in the context of the podcast episodes, as it allows researchers to harmonize and compare the Energy Return on Investment (EROI) of different energy sources, as discussed in [Episode #184] - EROI of RE. Additionally, LCA is used to evaluate the environmental impacts of product lifetimes and replacements, which is relevant to the discussion on creating a circular economy for electronics in Creating a Circular Economy for Electronics with Jessika Luth Richter.

By using LCA, researchers can make more informed decisions about the sustainability of energy systems and electronics products, helping to guide policymakers and industry towards more sustainable practices.