Life cycle assessment of wood-based boards produced in Japan and impact of formaldehyde emissions during the use stage

Purpose This study aims to conduct a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) of wood-based boards to support environmentally conscious design. The goal is achieved by the following objectives: to produce generic LCA data for production of wood-based boards (cradle-to-gate) and to evaluate the human health impacts through life cycle including the use stage (cradle-to-grave), based on the latest regulations for formaldehyde emissions in Japan.