Life cycle assessment and recycling

Medium
123456789
Question 7
Medium

Table 1 shows information on the life cycle assessments (LCAs) of disposable takeaway containers.

InformationAluminium containersPoly(ethylene) containers
Raw materialsBauxiteCrude oil
Mass of 1 container in g14.29.4
Energy to produce 1 container in kJ1250350
BiodegradableNoNo
RecyclableYesYes

Calculate the energy needed to produce 2.00 kg of aluminium containers.

Use Table 1.

Give your answer in standard form to 3 significant figures.

[4]

Life cycle assessment and recycling Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Life cycle assessment and recycling