Sustainability Assignment


 Write a pa per in APA format using a minimum of 700 words excluding cover, reference page and any appendices to address the following. A minimum of five reliable sources are required (see Note below).
 

 Perform preliminary research and select a product you have an interest in performing a Life Cycle Analysis on. The product that has been selected is ‘Plastic Spoon’.

Part 1:

 

  • Name and give a brief introduction on the Product you selected to perform a Life Cycle Analysis on.
  • Describe how it is used and by what groups (consumers or corporations or both) and in what locations (locally in an area or worldwide for example).
  • Explain why this Product was selected and whether based on preliminary research its life cycle can be analyzed for Parts 2 and 3. 

 Part 2

  • Discuss the processes for the following phases and explain the energy inputs and outputs involved:
  • Include a graphic showing the flow of processes for the following phases:
    • Acquisition of Raw Materials
    • Manufacture and Processing 
    • Distribution & Transportation