LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF THE CAR TIRE WITH ECO-INDICATOR 99 METHODOLOGY

Abstract

The concept of the product life cycle (PLC) was introduced in the fifties of the last century in scientific researches. The existence of the biological life cycle is implemented on the products. Namely, the PLC represents one cycle or the process from birth to death. The product life cycle is an important phenomenon because it describes all the phases through which it passes. In each phase, the product is interdependent with the society, economy and environment, and it encounters a number of limitations. From the point of view of the environment, the current economic model is based on the transformation of resources into ready to use products and their disposal. This economic model, ie the product life cycle is not eco‐friendly.