Low Impact Manufacturing: Bread Production Life Cycle Analysis Report

This report presents a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of bread production, examining the environmental impacts associated with each stage of the process, from ingredient sourcing to packaging and distribution. The study focuses on a bread production firm and employs the ISO 14040 framework to evaluate the lifecycle inventory and environmental effects. Key processes like mixing, baking, injection, and packaging are analyzed, with data collected from production workers and machine specifications. The research emphasizes mass production and uses the impact 2002+ method to assess climate change, human health deterioration, and ecosystem quality. Results indicate significant energy consumption, particularly in mixing and filling processes, and quantify the carbon dioxide emissions and resource depletion. The study highlights the potential of renewable energy sources, such as solar thermal power, to mitigate environmental impacts and promote sustainable practices. The report concludes by comparing different stages of bread production and offering recommendations for reducing the negative effects on the environment and promoting eco-friendly solutions, such as the implementation of alternative energy sources.