c6.1.15 choosing materials Flashcards

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What does the life cycle assessment have data on

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  • sustainability
  • environmental impact
  • lifespan
  • disposal
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What are the 3 parts of an LCA

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cradle
use
grave

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1st part of LCA

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cradle (the actual making of it)

  • raw materials required
  • energy and water used up while making it
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2nd part of LCA

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Use

  • energy while using the product
  • energy used to maintain the product
  • water/ substances used to maintain
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3rd part of LCA

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Grave

  • energy and decompose needed to dispose of it
  • how easy it is to decompose
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