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EcoTech Solutions, an electronics manufacturer, is transitioning from ISO 14001:2004 to ISO 14001:2015. They\'ve introduced new biodegradable packaging for their products as part of their environmental initiatives. During an internal audit, Imani, the lead auditor, discovers that while EcoTech conducted an initial environmental aspects assessment, they primarily focused on the immediate manufacturing impacts and did not comprehensively consider the lifecycle of the packaging material – from raw material sourcing and production of the biodegradable plastic, to its eventual decomposition process and potential methane emissions in landfills. This omission was noted despite the new standard’s emphasis on a lifecycle perspective. Considering this gap in their environmental management system, what should Imani recommend as the MOST crucial next step to ensure EcoTech aligns with ISO 14001:2015 requirements regarding environmental aspects?
Recommend a comprehensive review of the environmental aspects identification process, specifically incorporating a lifecycle perspective assessment of the biodegradable packaging, from raw material extraction to end-of-life management.
Suggest immediate retraining of all employees on the technical specifications of biodegradable plastics and their decomposition rates under various environmental conditions.
Advise EcoTech to immediately switch back to their previous packaging material, which had a well-documented environmental impact assessment, to avoid potential non-compliance.
Propose a complete overhaul of the company's environmental policy to emphasize the use of only recycled materials, regardless of their suitability for product packaging.

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