# Describe the four stages of a life cycle assessment (LCA) that are used to assess the environmental impact of a product.

> AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) — 4.10.1 Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water · Describe · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Extracting and processing raw materials
2. Manufacturing and packaging
3. Use and operation during its lifetime
4. Disposal at the end of its useful life (including transport and distribution at each stage)

## Key terms

- [life cycle assessment](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/life-cycle-assessment)

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