Practice Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) - 4.3.2 | 5. Environmental Performance Index | Civil Engineering - Societal & Global Impact
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

4.3.2 - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

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Question 1 Easy

What does LCA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how products are analyzed over time.

Question 2 Easy

Name one framework for conducting an LCA.

💡 Hint: One is a standard developed by an organization.

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Question 1

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

💡 Hint: Remember what LCA stands for.

Question 2

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

💡 Hint: Think about the stages involved in LCA.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a common household product (like a plastic bottle) using the four steps of LCA. What are the potential impacts at each stage?

💡 Hint: Break down each step clearly.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique the applicability of the SETAC/EPA framework for a technology product, considering global markets.

💡 Hint: Consider the global diversity in technology materials.

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