This research aims to assess and measure the environmental impacts of high pressurecooked smoked milkfi sh (HPCSM) production. Although the literature about measuring the
environmental impact is abundant, research about this topic implemented in a HPCSM production
remains limited. The assessment was performed using the life cycle assessment (LCA), which is
considered as a holistic assessment since it regards the entire life cycle of products from cradle
to grave. To make a contribution, the LCA was supplemented with the eco-effi ciency index to
assess the aff ordability and sustainability status of the business. To exhibit the methods, a case
study has been carried out in Semarang, Indonesia, where the centre of HPCSM production
is located. Forty enterprises (thirty-one small-, eight medium-, and one large-scale) were
assessed. Results showed that the production process has several environmental impacts, such
as climate change, photochemical oxidant formation, acidifi cation, fi ne dust, eutrophication,
ecotoxicity (fresh water), human toxicity, metals depletion, waste, and water stress indicator. etc...
Keywords
Eco-effi ciency index; Life cycle assessment; Water scarcity; High pressure-cooked smoked milkfi sh.
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