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About the Federal Commons Elementary Flow List

This repository provides versions of a master list of elementary flows for use in LCA models that was developed to support the Federal LCA Commons.

The flow list is a list of resources and emissions that can be used in life cycle assessment (LCA) models. More background on elementary flows in LCA can be found in this critical review article:

Edelen A, Ingwersen W, Rodríguez C, Alvarenga R, Almeida ARd, Wernet G (2017) Critical Review of Elementary Flows in LCA data. International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment doi:10.1007/s11367-017-1354-3

To use the flow list as a static downloadable resource, see Use the Flow List.

To use the flow list in a dynamic way using code, see Build & Run.

To contribute to the flow list see Contributing.