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EcoCorp, a manufacturing company, produces Product A and a co-product, Product B, from a shared manufacturing process. Product B is chemically similar to Product C, which is already available in the market from another manufacturer. EcoCorp aims to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) according to ISO 14044 to determine the environmental impacts of Product A. The initial assessment reveals that Product B effectively substitutes Product C in the market, reducing the overall production of Product C. Considering the multi-functionality of the process and the market substitution effect, which LCI allocation procedure would provide the most accurate representation of the environmental impacts associated with Product A, adhering to ISO 14044 principles, and why?
System expansion, because it accounts for the avoided environmental burdens of Product C production due to Product B substituting it in the market.
Allocation based on the mass of Product A and Product B, as it is the simplest and most straightforward method.
Allocation based on the economic value of Product A and Product B, as it reflects their relative market worth.
Ignoring the co-product B altogether and focusing solely on the environmental burdens directly attributable to Product A's production.

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