Practice Life Cycle Assessment (lca): Unveiling A Product's True Cost (8.2) - Chapter 8: Sustainable Design & The Circular Economy
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Unveiling a Product's True Cost

Practice - Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Unveiling a Product's True Cost

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Question 1 Easy

What does LCA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the life span of products and how we measure their impact.

Question 2 Easy

Name one stage involved in the life cycle of a product.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to a product before it reaches you.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of Life Cycle Assessment?

To evaluate the aesthetic design
To analyze environmental impacts
To reduce costs

💡 Hint: Think about what aspect LCA focuses on in a product’s life.

Question 2

True or False: The use phase is often the least significant in terms of environmental impact.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider where the most energy is spent over time.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a company that manufactures electronic gadgets. How might an LCA reveal opportunities for reducing environmental impacts particularly in the use phase?

💡 Hint: Think about how the product is used daily.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how the End-of-Life stage plays a role in the overall sustainability of a product. What design strategies could be implemented to enhance recycling?

💡 Hint: Focus on what happens when the product is no longer useful.

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