Amaya-Santos, G.; Paulillo, A.; Chau, C.; Purkiss, D.; Miodownik, M.; Lettieri, P.

Environmental impact data of the life cycle stages (manufacture, transport, use, collection, and disposal) of compostable nappies using a life cycle assessment model

https://doi.org/10.5285/dcb5904b-0e5a-4065-842a-b8ee8ec8554e
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The dataset comprises output data from a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) model focused on compostable nappies. It includes detailed information on various life cycle stages (manufacture, transport, use, collection, and disposal) and the environmental impact associated with each. The data is structured as CSV files, detailing material inputs, energy consumption, and resulting environmental outputs. The dataset facilitates the analysis of different end-of-life scenarios for compostable nappies, including landfill, incineration, and composting.
Publication date: 2025-12-17

Format

Comma-separated values (CSV)

Spatial information

Study area
Spatial representation type
Tabular (text)
Spatial reference system
OSGB 1936 / British National Grid

Temporal information

Temporal extent
2022-01-01    to    2023-12-31

Provenance & quality

The data originated from a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) model developed using GaBi software (version 10.6.2.9). Input data was gathered from primary sources (personal communication with manufacturers) and secondary sources (literature review, Ecoinvent v 3.8, and patent documents). The model output data was then extracted, organized, and converted to CSV format. Quality control involved team discussions and comparison with existing literature.

Licensing and constraints

This dataset is available under the terms of the Open Government Licence

Cite this dataset as:
Amaya-Santos, G.; Paulillo, A.; Chau, C.; Purkiss, D.; Miodownik, M.; Lettieri, P. (2025). Environmental impact data of the life cycle stages (manufacture, transport, use, collection, and disposal) of compostable nappies using a life cycle assessment model. NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/dcb5904b-0e5a-4065-842a-b8ee8ec8554e

Correspondence/contact details

Amaya-Santos, G.
University College London
Lancaster Environment Centre, Library Avenue, Bailrigg
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 4AP
UNITED KINGDOM
 gema.santos@ucl.ac.uk

Authors

Amaya-Santos, G.
University College London
Paulillo, A.
University College London
Chau, C.
University College London
Purkiss, D.
University College London
Miodownik, M.
University College London
Lettieri, P.
University College London

Other contacts

Publisher
NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
 info@eidc.ac.uk
Rights holder
University College London
 gema.santos@ucl.ac.uk

Additional metadata

Topic categories
environment
health
INSPIRE theme
Human Health and Safety
Keywords
China , compostable nappies , environmental impact , LCA , Life Cycle Assessment , Modelling , UK , waste management
Funding
Natural Environment Research Council Award: NE/V010735/1