Component/Issues Paper: Inputs and Emissions Plastic: Inputs and Emissions Life Cycle Inputs (LCI): Raw Materials Acquis
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better and why? Support your opinion
with data (numerical statistics) you entered into Part A
(the Table). Provide your thoughts
on an alternative to paper or plastic bags.
Component/Issues Paper: Inputs and Emissions Plastic: Inputs and Emissions Life Cycle Inputs (LCI): Raw Materials Acquisition 14 million trees (Washington Post, 2007) 12 million barrels of oil (Washington Post, 2007) LCI: Manufacturing 2,511 BTU's (Washington Post, 2007) 594 BTU's (Washington Post, 2007) LCI: Use/Reuse/Maintenance 10 billion bags per year (Washington Post, 2007) 4 billion bags per year (Washington Post) LCI: End of Life (Recycle/Waste Management) Recycled/Landfill (Washington Post, 2007) Discarded/Burned (Washington Post, 2007) Impact Analysis Stage 4 of production has 5 of the top 6 chemicals the largest impact. The use that generate the most of toxic chemicals hazardous waste were contributes to air and water commonly used by the pollution. plastic industry. Hundreds (Washington Post, 2007) of marine mammals die from the consumption of plastic bags. (Washington Post, 2007) Improvement Analysis Investing in high-quality reusable bags. Buying collapsable plastic crates. Reuse the bags you have. (Washington Post, 2007) Investing in high-quality reusable bags. Buying collapsable plastic crates. Reuse the bags you have. (Washington Post, 2007)