To search for datasets in the ecoinvent version 2 database you can select from various updates databases (v2.0, v2.1, v2.2).
On the start page in the restricted area mark the database you wish to use by setting the radio button. Confirm your selection by clicking on the button "Apply". All database searches (queries) will be performed only on the selected database, which is indicated at the top of the page in the "Data" field.
The page which subsequently appears contains general information on the selected database.
Please note: If your download basket contains datasets and you select another update of the ecoinvent version 2 database (v2.0, v2.1 or v2.2) to browse for datasets, the content of the download basket will be removed. Please download the datasets first before switching to another update the ecoinvent version 2 database.
View Dataset offline in Excel
You can download an excel macro ("ecoSpold 1 Access") from our website. This macro can be used to view the downloaded datasets offline.
A short manual on how to install and use the ecoSpold1 Access macro is offered in the download itself.
For more information on the ecoSpold1 Access contact us.
Using Datasets in LCA Softwares
All leading LCA softwares have offer their software together with the ecoinvent database or have even implemented ecoinvent as their background database.
The LCA software providers are also resellers of the ecoinvent database. For more information on specific software features and how the ecoinvent database is implemented contact the LCA software providers directly.