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cradle-to-grave

Definition:
A system boundary condition in a life cycle assessment which describes the raw material extraction (cradle), processing, and disposal as waste (grave) portion of a product life cycle.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/148651
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RDF/XMLCreated 2011-09-30, last modified 2017-01-09