This report describes screening, sector, and process methods for performing life cycle assessment, and presents guidelines for evaluating the inputs, outputs, and potential working environmental impacts on humans of a product system throughout its life cycle. The European committee identifies the strengths and weaknesses of several methods and when they are most appropriate, and provides case studies on an office chair, ethanol, sanitary fittings, and an aircraft drinking water tank. No index is provided. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)