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Chemistry · Paper 2 · Foundation + Higher · C10

Life-cycle assessments

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Follow the whole life

A life-cycle assessment (LCA) considers obtaining and processing raw materials, manufacture and packaging, use, and end-of-life disposal or recycling. Include transport at each relevant stage. Assess resource use, energy, water, waste and pollutant releases.

A product life cycle covers raw material extraction, manufacture and packaging, use and disposal, with transport between stages and possible recycling.

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