Assessment Exercise | 7 Co-funded by the European Union (2023-2-ES01-KA210-VET-000180154). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Spanish Service for the Internationalisation of Education (SEPIE). Neither the European Union nor SEPIE can be held responsible for them. CORRECT ANSWER Explanation: A comprehensive LCA provides a detailed view of environmental impacts across all stages of production and product life, facilitating targeted improvements. CORRECT ANSWER Explanation: Dry-dyeing and ozone washing significantly reduce water usage in the dyeing process, enhancing sustainability and water efficiency. 15. How can EcoDenim Co. improve water efficiency during its jeans production? a. Incorporate dry-dyeing techniques and ozone washing b. Increase the number of washes to ensure high-quality finishing c. Use traditional dyeing techniques that consume large amounts of water d. Use only hot water throughout the process to enhance color Incorrect answers – (b) Increasing the number of washes would actually raise water consumption, contrary to sustainability goals. – (c) Traditional dyeing techniques are typically waterintensive and less sustainable. – (d) Using only hot water increases energy consumption and does not improve water efficiency. 16. What type of life cycle assessment (LCA) could EcoDenim Co. implement to measure and optimize the environmental impact at each stage of the production process? a. A full life cycle assessment that evaluates everything from cotton production to the recycling of used garments b. A sales analysis that assesses customer demand and preferences c. A price analysis at each stage of the production cycle d. A trend analysis to offer a greater variety of styles Incorrect answers – (b) A sales analysis focuses more on market trends and consumer behavior than on environmental impacts. – (c) A price analysis primarily addresses economic aspects rather than environmental sustainability. – (d) Trend analysis helps in product development and marketing but does not focus on environmental impacts.
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