c6.1.15 choosing materials

Question 1

What does the life cycle assessment have data on

Answer 1

• sustainability
• environmental impact
• lifespan
• disposal

Question 2

What are the 3 parts of an LCA

Answer 2

cradle
use
grave

Question 3

1st part of LCA

Answer 3

cradle (the actual making of it)

• raw materials required
• energy and water used up while making it

Question 4

2nd part of LCA

Answer 4

Use

• energy while using the product
• energy used to maintain the product
• water/ substances used to maintain

Question 5

3rd part of LCA

Answer 5

Grave

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