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My Lifecycle Assessment

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The purpose of my lifecycle assessment is to reduce the energy consumption of the lighting within my home by changing the light bulbs from CFL to LED. While, CFL are more efficient than the old traditional incandescent light bulbs, LED are more efficient and use less energy than both. Their initial cost is higher but will last longer and save more money in the long term. CO2e (Carbon dioxide emissions) during production, manufacturing, operating, and disposal are going to be analyzed. There are currently 10 CFL light bulbs within the house as discussed in assignment one. Each one of these would be replaced with a LED light bulb. The resources to produce and transport the LEDs and the resources required to dispose of CFLs need to be considered

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