Life cycle assessment
A collection of resources collated for the Design and Technology GCSE, to support the teaching of the basic principles in carrying out a life cycle assessment for a material or product.
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Life Cycle Analysis
This collection of resources looks at the Life Cycle Analysis of a mobile phone. Included in this resource are the student worksheets. teacher notes and a presentation.
Sustainable Design: Volvo Life Cycle Assessment
This film clip shows how life cycle assessment has resulted in changes to many of the materials used in the production of Volvo cars. The Life Cycle Assessment team test new low emission materials, such as safe plastics and novel textiles, to ensure they have a neutral smell. This is an ongoing process, with...
Product impacts: life cycle analysis
Produced by Practical Action, these materials help students to consider the impacts of a product through its whole life cycle. A presentation describes the concept of lifecycle analysis (LCA) and gives some examples. Students are then challenged to consider the life cycle of familiar products, from raw materials,...
Where's the impact?
This resource looks at life-cycle analysis and how it is used to work out the environmental impact of different products.
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| Subject(s) | Design and technology, Design for society and the environment |
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| Age | 11-14, 14-16 |
| Published | n.a |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cxfjuc |
