Integration of use aspects in the material flow analysis of metallic raw materials

Production and use of goods initiate direct and induced material flows, whi ch complexity and global effects challenge the development of an integrated analysis methodology. The use of products or supply of services depend on the consumers perception and value judgement which can be grouped by the sa tisfied needs such as nutrition or mobility. Through analysis and descripti on of the requirements in these groups, the resulting material characterist ics, and the dispersion and depot generation the use phase will be integrat ed in the material flow analysis of metallic raw material.