Life Cycle Assessment and Recycling
Chemistry · Year 11 · Chemistry of the Atmosphere and Using Resources · 5.º Período

Life Cycle Assessment and Recycling

An evaluation of the environmental impact of products through Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). Students will discuss the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling materials.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Chemistry 4.10.2.1 Life cycle assessmentGCSE Chemistry 4.10.2.2 Ways of reducing the use of resources

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An evaluation of the environmental impact of products through Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). Students will discuss the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling materials.

Key Questions

  1. What are the four stages of a Life Cycle Assessment?
  2. Why is it difficult to quantify some environmental impacts?
  3. How does recycling metals conserve limited resources?

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