Assumptions

What is included?

General assumptions:

Material

Material is included.

Production

Production is included.

Distribution

Partially, not for all ingredients.

Use

Cooking is not included.

End of life

End of life is not included.

Sources

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Contributors

Sustainablity researchers making this input possible:

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Rupa
M.Sc. Environmental & Resource Management, Brandenburg University of Technology
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Kathie
BA.Sc. Global Sustainable Development, University of Warwick