Evaluating the global warming potential of the fresh produce supply chain for strawberries,romaine/cos lettuces (Lactuca sativa), and button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) in Western Australia using life cycle assessment (LCA)

A life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) assessment of 1 kJ of strawberries, button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus), and romaine/cos lettuces (Lactuca sativa) transported to retail outlets in Western Australia (WA) was examined and compared. The study included pre-farm, on-farm, and post-farm emissions. The...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gunady, Maria, Biswas, Wahidul, Solah, Vicky, James, Anthony
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier Science 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/45591