4.3.2.2. Life Cycle Inventory (LCI)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the focus of Life Cycle Inventory?

   Hint

   Think about what stages are involved in a product's life.

2. 2.

   Name one type of input collected in an LCI.

   Hint

   Consider resources involved in production.

3. 3.

   What does Life Cycle Inventory track?

   • Inputs only
   • Outputs only
   • Both Inputs and Outputs
   • Neither

   Hint

   Think about the stages of a product from start to finish.

4. 4.

   True or False: LCI is only concerned with waste produced.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what goes in and what comes out.

5. 5.

   A company decides to reduce its plastic bottle production's environmental impact. Discuss how LCI could help them identify which areas to focus on for reducing waste.

   Hint

   Consider which resources are most heavily used and how waste is generated.

6. 6.

   Explain why collaboration among companies may enhance the data collection process for LCI. Provide examples.

   Hint

   Think about how sharing information can benefit everyone.