life cycle assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What is the life cycle assessment
A
THIS IS CARRIED OUT TO PREDICT THE IMPACT OF A NEW PRODUCT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
2
Q
what does the lca consider
A
EXTRACTION & PROCESSING OF RAW MATERIALS
MANUFACTURING & PACKAGING
USE OVER ITS LIFETIME
DISPOSAL
TRANSPORTATION
3
Q
how can we reduce this impact
A
USING PRODUCTS LESS
REDUCING MATERIALS &
ENERGY NEEDED TO MAKE
recycling
