3 Questions
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
To assess the environmental impacts of a product
What is the scope of an LCA study?
Assessing the environmental impacts of a product from raw material extraction to end-of-life
What does an LCA study involve?
Assessing the environmental impacts of the product
Study Notes
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- The primary purpose of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is to evaluate the environmental impacts of a product, process, or service throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction and processing, to manufacturing, distribution, use, and disposal.
- The scope of an LCA study typically includes the identification of the system boundaries, the life cycle stages, and the environmental impact categories to be assessed.
- An LCA study involves the following steps: • Goal and scope definition • Inventory analysis • Impact assessment • Interpretation and reporting
- LCA studies involve the collection of data on energy and water use, emissions, waste generation, and other environmental aspects, which are then used to quantify the environmental impacts of the product or service.
Test your knowledge on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology and its application in assessing environmental impacts throughout the entire life cycle of a product, process or service. This quiz covers topics such as raw material extraction, manufacturing, distribution, use and end-of-life disposal.
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