Fig. 1.1     Environmental relations of an industrial product during its life cycle (principle) Energy Ancillary mat. Machines etc. RAW MATERIALS Emissions Waste DISTRIBUTION RECYCLING MANUFACTURING - Semi-articles - Sub-component - Finished article Energy Ancillary mat. Machines etc. Energy Ancillary mat. Machines etc. USE   CONSUMPTION Energy Fuel. Machines etc. Energy Fuel Machines etc. Emissions Waste Emissions Waste Emissions Waste DISPOSAL - Treatment - Final disposal Energy Ancillary mat. Machines etc. Disposal volume Emissions Symbols: Transport