The objective of LCM 2017 is to discuss and advance the implementation of Life Cycle approaches along the businesses value chain, supporting environmental, social and economic sustainability related to:

• The development of industrial technologies, products, services and policies
• The development and management of smart agricultural systems, smart mobility systems, urban infrastructures and energy for the built environment.

LCM 2017 is three days of conference to help nearly 700 businesses and researchers to (re)design their business model. It is organized by the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and the University of Luxembourg in the framework of the LCM Conference Series.

Nicole Unger and Silvia Scherhaufer from REFRESH partner BOKU will participate in the LCM 2017. Nicole Unger will be the chair of the session on "Food waste management (sector) in a circular economy" on 6 September. Silvia Scherhaufer will give a presentation on the topic "Food waste reduction and its potential to mitigate Global Warming".