Life Cycle Assessment + Sustainable Development Flashcards
1
Q
What is sustainability
A
meeting the needs of the current generation without damaging the lives of future generations
2
Q
What are the 4 stages of a LCA
A
Extraction of raw materials
Manufacturing and packaging
Usage
Disposal
3
Q
When evaluating LCA’s what is the ideal method
A
Go through the 4 stages and look at pros and cons of each
4
Q
What are some problems with LCA evaluations
A
it is hard to quantify environmental issues so hard to compare
conclusions are subjective
