Environmental costs that are incurred over several years of the product's life cycle are often locked in at the product- and process-design stage.

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Environmental costs resulting from a product's life cycle are determined by its design and manufacturing processes. Once a product is designed and put into production, it is difficult and costly to change its environmental impact. Therefore, environmental costs are often locked in at the product and process design stage.

Environmental Costs That Are Incurred Over Several Years of the Product's