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The authors would like to thank the presenters for their contributions. Furthermore, ESU-services Ltd. and Quantis Switzerland are acknowledged for their financial and technical support during the organisation of the 63rd Discussion Forum on LCA. Melanie Haupt is grateful for the funding provided by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).
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Haupt, M., Zschokke, M. How can LCA support the circular economy?—63rd discussion forum on life cycle assessment, Zurich, Switzerland, November 30, 2016. Int J Life Cycle Assess 22, 832–837 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11367-017-1267-1
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