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• Ecopro 1.4 is a software based on the flow chart principle; systems
can be built out of process or transport modules. The user can add
information to the database and several methods of impact assessment
are available.
Contact details:
EMPA/Sinum GmbH
Tel: +41 71 2747474
Fax: +41 71 2747499
http://www.empa.ch
• KCL ECO operates on a process of modules and flows. Each flow
consists of a number of equations that represent masses and energies
moving between two modules. The software works especially well
when applied to small products and has a clear presentation style.
Contact details:
The Finnish Pulp and Paper Research Institute KCL
Tel: +358943711
Fax: +3589464305
http://www.kcl.fi
• Repaq is an LCI tool with a database containing information on pack-
aging materials from U.S. conditions. The user can set up a functional-
unit type of description of a packaging system, specify the materials
and fabrication method and insert additional information.
Contact details:
Franklin Associates Ltd.
Tel: +1913 6492225
Fax: +1913 6496494
http://www.fal.com/
• EIME can be used by several persons and allows sharing of design
information. By using a network set-up, environmental managers can
select priority issues that will be enforced by “to do” and “do not”
reminders during the design process, especially of electronic products.
Contact details:
Schneider Electric
Tel: +33 1 41 29 7000
Fax: +33 1 41 29 7100
http://www.schneider-electric.com
• WISARD is an LCA software tool combined with waste management
priorities. It is equipped with LCI capabilities but also allows compar-
ison of different waste management scenarios.
Contact details:
Ecobalance UK, The Ecobilan Group
Tel: +44 1903 884663
Fax: +44 1903 882045
http://www.ecobalance.com

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