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
