Exploring Life Cycle Analysis in Developing Sustainable Communities in Chhattisgarh

Abstract

With the rapid growth in the urbanization of Chhattisgarh, the need for sustainability has also brought out various strategies for catering to the issue of mass fossil usage. One such way can be seen in creating neighborhoods and environments that engage in practices that encourage sustainable living. Another is the usage of a technique that measures the amount of energy a commodity takes to produce to be put into use, followed by its maintenance and end of life. Life cycle analysis (LCA) is a technique used to understand the amount of energy that has surpassed the initial production of any product to its final disposal stage. This was brought out for the sole purpose of utilizing and opting for products that possess low embodied energy- an attempt to sensitize people to sustainability. Over the years the phases and the scale for LCA have changed drastically. This paper focuses on how the life cycle analysis could contribute to developing an environment for people that portrays sustainability in Chhattisgarh. A sustainable community is a way ahead for a better future and by integrating LCA for creating a sustainable community in the Indian context, a holistic approach could be envisaged that delivers the aim to be environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable.