The role of exports in manufacturing pollution: United Republic of Tanzania
This factsheet represents a summary of a lifecycle analysis of selected Tanzanian manufacturing exports. It reveals various effects on environmental and human health and shows the importance of the “Food & Beverages” sector, especially when considering the cradle-to-gate system boundary. In terms of products, processes, and company sizes, the “Food & Beverages” sector is very diverse. In general, however, it has the most relevant environmental impacts on energy use, water consumption, solid waste, and wastewater generation.