Sustainability Homework
Write a paper 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 A
1) Name and give a brief introduction on the Product you selected to perform a Life Cycle Analysis on.
2) 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).
3) Explain why this Product was selected and whether based on preliminary research its life cycle can be analyzed for Parts 2 and 3.
Part B
1) Discuss the processes for the following phases and explain the energy inputs and outputs involved:
2) Include a graphic showing the flow of processes for the following phases:
a) Acquisition of Raw Materials
b) Manufacture and Processing
c) Distribution & Transportation
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.