Research the full life cycle of a product. You will need to use at least three different sources so don’t try to find one that does it all for you. If the product you choose is complex, you may choose to research the main part of it rather than the entire product. You will then summarize your research in a formal essay, one that is well-organized with paragraphs and checked to be grammatically correct. The essay should describe each stage of the life cycle in detail. After describing the full life cycle, discuss which stage you think has the biggest environmental impact. Try to find actual numbers to use in your estimations. Dont forget to consider factors like distance traveled, energy used, or emissions. Be aware of possible bias in your sources. It is okay to use sources that may be biased so long as you discuss them in your paper. Summarize your findings in a paper between 1000 and 2500 words. Be sure to address everything in the checklist below.

Writing Assignment Checklist

For this essay, make sure you have:

____     correctly cited references (in-text citations AND works cited page, MLA format) 

____     at least 3 different sources 

____     eliminated grammatical errors 

____     met the length requirements for the paper: 1000-2500 words

____     included each of the stages of the life cycle: Design, Raw Materials, Manufacturing, Transport, Use, and Disposal

____     included a discussion/estimation of environmental impact 

____     sought numerical sources and addressed bias in the sources of information