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EcoSolutions Inc., a sustainability consulting firm, is conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a bio-refinery process that converts agricultural waste into both bio-ethanol (used as fuel) and animal feed. The LCA is being performed in accordance with ISO 14044:2006. The initial assessment reveals that the process is inherently multi-functional, producing both bio-ethanol and animal feed from the same input stream. The LCA practitioner must allocate the environmental burdens (e.g., energy consumption, emissions) associated with the process between these two co-products. According to ISO 14044:2006, what is the *most* appropriate approach the LCA practitioner should initially take to address this multi-functionality, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and adherence to the standard\'s hierarchy of allocation procedures?
Attempt to expand the system boundary to include the subsequent use or disposal of both the bio-ethanol and animal feed, thereby avoiding allocation altogether.
Allocate the environmental burdens based on the relative economic value of the bio-ethanol and animal feed at the point of production.
Allocate the environmental burdens equally between the bio-ethanol and animal feed, assuming both products are equally important.
Allocate the environmental burdens based on expert opinion and industry best practices, considering the specific characteristics of the bio-refinery.

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