Assumptions

What is included?

General assumptions: Air-freighted for the start of a season. Bought in a supermarket incl. emissions from agriculture (fertilizer, farming machinery, etc.), transportation and sales.

Material

Material is included.

Production

Production is included.

Distribution

Distribution is included.

Use

Use is not included.

End of life

End of life is not included.

Sources

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