A life cycle assessment of broiler chicken meat and egg production in Iceland.

ABSTRACT: As the world population grows, so does the production and consumption of emission-intensive foods. To reduce environmental impacts of food systems, significant and immediate changes are needed, both by adopting more environmentally sustainable practices and changing people's diets. To evaluate these strategies in connection with their potential environmental impacts, additional research is required on staple food systems. This study aims to assess the potential environmental impacts of broiler chicken meat and egg production in Iceland, which have become important protein sources among its inhabitants. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was used to evaluate and analyze possible environmental impacts. Although both products are derived from the same species, the common practice amongst farmers is

SUBMITTER: Guðjonsdottir SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12005881 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature