A Comprehensive Introduction to Water Footprints
A Comprehensive Introduction to Water Footprints
A Comprehensive Introduction to Water Footprints
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<strong>Water</strong> footprint – Life cycle assessment<strong>Water</strong> footprint• measuring freshwaterappropriation• multi-dimensional (type ofwater use, location, timing)• actual water volumes, noweighing• WF accounts offer basis forimpact assessment andformulation of sustainablewater use strategyLCA• measuring overallenvironmental impact• no spatial dimension• weighing water volumes basedon impacts• LCA offers basis forcomparing products withrespect <strong>to</strong> overallenvironmental impact[Hoekstra, 2009]<strong>Water</strong> footprint is just one aspect in LCA.LCA is just one application of WF.43
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