Figure 1.1. The application typology in relation to its determining parameters (from Weidema 1998a).   time long term   product legislation   societal action plans   product development   Strategic   performance criteria 5 years product standards, Tactical from now marketing claims                 taxes & subsidies   employee and/or supplier        ecolabelling criteria     requirements & incentives   generic consumer now                information            Operational hot-spot identification   historical   product declaration   coverage specific generic