2.2.1. ISO 14040/14044

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does LCA stand for?

   Hint

   Think about assessing environmental impacts.

2. 2.

   Name one LCA software tool.

   Hint

   These tools help designers evaluate environmental impacts.

3. 3.

   What does LCA stand for?

   • Life Cycle Analysis
   • Life Cycle Assessment
   • Life Cycle Appraisal

   Hint

   Think about what you assess in terms of environmental impact.

4. 4.

   True or False: LCA evaluates the environmental impacts during only the manufacturing phase.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider all stages of a product's lifecycle.

5. 5.

   Consider a product with a significant environmental impact during its manufacturing phase but negligible impact during its use phase. Discuss the implications for LCA and material selection.

   Hint

   Think about trade-offs in environmental impact.

6. 6.

   A company seeks to implement LCA in their product design but is unsure how to start. Develop a step-by-step approach they can follow.

   Hint

   Consider what aspects are critical at each stage.