Our library of Life Cycle Assessments

  

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Our library of Life Cycle Assessments

To understand the relative benefits of using Novozymes enzymatic solutions, our LCA studies compare the environmental impact of both conventional and enzyme-assisted solutions delivering the same benefit to users across various industries, agriculture and/or in private homes.

Our LCA studies are usually completed in collaboration with our customers and based on data from their specific applications of our technology. The findings of such a study can be used directly for developing communication around specifically the proven environmental benefits of a product, process, or service.

Enzymes in general

Environmental assessment of enzyme use in industrial production - a literature review | Journal of Cleaner Production (2012)
Cradle-to-gate assessment of industrial enzymes produced by Novozymes in Denmark | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2007)

Animal Feed

Environmental assessment of amylase used in chicken production in Brazil | Sustainability (2018)
Making feed more sustainable | DSM and Novozymes (2017)
Use of a protease in poultry feed offers promising environmental benefits | International Journal of Poultry Science (2011)
Environmental assessment of xylanase used in pig production | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2008)
Environmental assessment of phytase as an alternative to inorganic phosphate in pig feed | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2006)

Bioethanol

Life cycle assessment of cereal cropping systems – including use of straw for bioethanol production | DCA - Danish Centre for Food and Agriculture (2016)  Appendix: Greenhouse Gas Calculator

Agriculture

Microbial inoculants support Climate-Smart Agriculture │ Novozymes
Environmental benefits of microbial inoculant in Argentinian soybean production | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2021)
Environmental benefits of microbial phosphate inoculant in US corn production | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2020)

Cosmetics

Biocatalysis – A sustainable method for the production of emollient esters | International Journal for Applied Science (2008)

Food & Beverages

Use of enzymes in corn milling - Doing well by doing good ǀ Whitepaper by Novozymes (2021)
Life cycle assessment of the use of enzymes in corn milling | Whitepaper by Novozymes (2021)
Socioeconomic assessment of reducing population’s salt intake with meat protein extracts | Sustainability (2012)
Comparative LCA of malt-based beer and 100% barley beer | Brewing & Beverage Industry International (2010) Also available: Full LCA report, Chinese version, Spanish version
Environmental assessment of the use of phospholipase in mozzarella cheese production | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2009)

Household Care

Environmental assessment of enzyme use in laundry detergents in the EU | Novozymes (2023)
Enzymes leading the future of bio-detergent | CCIA Journal (2021) (in Chinese)
Surfactant replacement with enzymes (powder detergent, Latin America)  | Whitepaper by Novozymes (2020)
Surfactant replacement with enzymes (liquid detergent, Asia-Pacific) | Whitepaper by Novozymes (2020)
Compact detergents in China - A step towards more sustainable laundry | Household and Personal Care Today (2013)
Environmental benefits of compacted detergents in China (in Chinese) | China Cleaning Industry (2013)

Leather

Comparative LCA of soaking and unhairing with X-Zyme | International Leather Maker (2017)

Pulp & Paper

Environmental assessment of enzyme assisted processing in pulp and paper industry | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2008)

Textiles

Extended lifetime of cotton clothing with biopolishing | International Dyer (2015)
牛仔退浆酵洗一浴法工艺 | Garment Washing (2014) - 服装水洗
Environmental assessment of combined bioblasting (biopolishing) concept | International Dyer (2013)
Environmental assessment of combined denim washing process | International Dyer (2012)