Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Lifecycle Assessment: The Environmental Impact of Manufacturing

Lifecycle Assessment: The Environmental Impact of Manufacturing

The planet is not a garbage can, as every Earth-friendly manufacturer knows. This program charts the process of lifecycle assessment for items made of metal, plastic, and wood. The environmental impacts of specific products are followed in detail, including use of natural resources, depletion of raw materials, emissions to the atmosphere and water supply, solid wastes, and ecological consequences. Both conceptual and analytical approaches to lifecycle assessment are presented, and the four main stages of lifecycle assessment are identified: goal definition and scope, inventory of materials, impact assessment, and assessment interpretation. (24 minutes)

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Item#: BVL33540
Copyright date: ©2003
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-9694-7
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-9695-4


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