It considers all the life cycle stages of a product from raw materials extraction to end of life (waste management). (treehugger.com)
You can't keep increasing aggregate material extraction and consumption indefinitely without increasing environmental impact right along with it. (jasonhickel.org)
A significant advancement, particularly for today's discerning consumers, it assuages users who are concerned about possible organic material extraction at the high temperature procedure required for packaging retort products. (dupont.com)