(Continuation of Question 1/6)

Background and justification

New regulations for the protection of the environment will affect the selection of materials and manner of installation of outside plant. Recommendations will be developed to implement these considerations in the life cycle analysis of products.

Study items

• Important environmental aspects resulting from the use of life cycle analysis considerations.
• The generation of certified environmental product declarations to evaluate the environmental properties of products from the perspective of a comprehensive life cycle assessment.
• Chemical treatments introduced in the field for the protection or maintenance of products.

Relationships

• IEC SC46C - copper cables
• IEC SC86A - optical cables
• IEC SC86B - optical components
• IEC SC86C - optical subsystems
• ISO 14000 series

Deliverables

Recommendations of important environmental aspects resulting from: