13.2.3.4. Product Carbon Footprints expressions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a product carbon footprint?

   Hint

   It includes emissions from different stages like extraction and disposal.

2. 2.

   List one lifecycle stage of a product.

   Hint

   What happens before a product is sold?

3. 3.

   What does a product carbon footprint measure?

   • A) Total water usage
   • B) Total emissions during the product lifecycle
   • C) Percentage of recyclable materials

   Hint

   Focus on stages from raw materials to disposal.

4. 4.

   True or False: The disposal stage does not impact the carbon footprint.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens to products after they’re used.

5. 5.

   Given a company's product has a high carbon footprint due to transportation emissions, propose a strategy to reduce this footprint. Consider logistical improvements and material sourcing.

   Hint

   Think about how transportation and logistics intertwine to impact emissions.

6. 6.

   Analyze the environmental impact if a product's end-use phase requires significant energy. What steps can manufacturers take to reduce this impact?

   Hint

   Look back at the lifecycle stages and think about energy efficiency.