Franklin Associates, A Division of ERG (Eastern Research Group) provides life cycle, sustainability, and solid waste management consulting services to clients of all sizes, public and private, and has over 30 years of experience in this field - in North America and internationally. Our work in these areas supports stewardship of resources to maintain the health of our planet for future generations. Since joining ERG in 2003, our LCA and solid waste specialists have access to all the additional skill sets and services provided by our larger parent company (www.erg.com). Our mission is to provide technical support to partners seeking to research, analyze, measure and/or communicate their environmental performance in order to create sustainable strategies for their current and future endeavors. Through our collaboration, partners are able to make informed decisions and achieve positive outcomes to conserve natural resources and minimize impacts on the environment and human health.