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In order to reduce the current intensive and inefficient use of resources and especially the negative impacts on the environment, some initiatives have emerged in different areas. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has been one of the most accepted and used methodology. Despite this fact, there are countries where LCA is not yet fully implemented. On the other hand, there is another approach, the carbon footprint (CF), that can follow the same life cycle approach patterns considering the phases and steps of a LCA. In this sense, this study proposes CF use as an introductory methodology of the life cycle thinking in companies at countries where LCA is still not effectively in use. The proposal is conducted through a bibliographic study and a field research. The findings point to acceptance of the proposal, considering that with the use of CF, the companies will come to know and use the principles of life cycle thinking, thus facilitating the understanding and the implementation of LCA. |
