C10: LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT

Question 1

What is a life cycle assessment?

Answer 1

a way of analysing the ‘life’ of a product to see how much water and energy is used and the effects on the environment at each stage

Question 2

What are things to consider for a life assessment?

Answer 2

-raw material extraction
-manufacture
-use/reuse/maintenance
-recycle/waste management
-transportation