=+M14_HORN3377_02_LT_C14.indd 578 2/09/13 3:55 PM national approach in 2000 to deal with dioxins that included measurement and reduction programs. In response JKL decided to outsource production to a Pacific island nation where unemployment is a major problem. JKL does not have any ownership interests in this production company, but is its only customer. The government of this Pacific nation was very pleased to have this employment opportunity moving to their country and has been willing to ignore the possible detrimental impact on their environment. Now the only problem facing JKL are criticisms that the nappies are not biodegradable. JKL is not concerned, however, since that is a problem for its customers.

Required 1 Discuss the principle of life-cycle analysis and how it might apply to JKL.