Practice Life Cycle Assessment (lca) (4.3.2) - Environmental Performance Index

Practice: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Lesson 4.3.2Environmental Performance Index

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Question 1.
What does LCA stand for?
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Think about how products are analyzed over time.
Question 2.
Name one framework for conducting an LCA.
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One is a standard developed by an organization.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of Life Cycle Assessment?
- To evaluate the economic performance of a product
- To assess the environmental impacts throughout its life cycle
- To design new products
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Remember what LCA stands for.
4Question 4.
Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) is primarily concerned with which of the following?
- The final disposal methods
- The data collection on inputs and outputs
- The assessment of impacts
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Think about the stages involved in LCA.
Question 5.
Analyze a common household product (like a plastic bottle) using the four steps of LCA. What are the potential impacts at each stage?
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Break down each step clearly.
Question 6.
Critique the applicability of the SETAC/EPA framework for a technology product, considering global markets.
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Consider the global diversity in technology materials.

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