Design and Technology A-Level
Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
What Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) means in Design and Technology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
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A systematic analysis of the environmental impact of a product during its entire life, from raw material extraction to disposal.
Topics that use Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
- Topic 9: Designing for maintenance and the cleaner environment (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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