ecoinvent is a Windows database that allows users to gain a deeper understanding of the environmental impact of specific goods and services. It contains information about various industrial and agricultural models for measuring the amount of natural resources withdrawn from the planet.

Impact assessment

Using this web application you can estimate how many emissions will be released into the water, soil and air during the life cycle of any physical product. It is possible to calculate the amount of required electricity as well.

The structure of the database lets users trace the impacts throughout the supply chain and analyze potential results. Moreover, source data can be modified to better fit the requirements of the project. Other programs for assessing potential environmental impacts of various human activities like SimaPro are available for download.

Please note that ecoinvent is a paid platform. There is no free trial version.

Included information

More than 18 000 reliable life cycle inventory datasets that cover a range of sectors are provided. You can view details about agriculture, animal husbandry, building and construction, transport, waste treatment, recycling and water supply management. Additionally, there are multiple data points for different chemicals, plastics, energy sources, wood types, metals and textiles.

Features

requires a license to download and use;
offers you a database of environmental impact information;
contains details about a wide variety of products and processes;
it is possible to trace the impacts throughout the supply chain;
compatible with all modern versions of Windows.