Using the information in Problem, which design alternative is the better environmental choice if the Brew House decided to remove the timer from the Brew Master model?
Problem - The Brew House needs to decide which of two coffee maker designs is better environmentally. Using the following tables, determine which model is the better design alternative.
Brew Master
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Part
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Resale Revenue Per Unit
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Recycling Revenue Per Unit
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Processing Cost Per Unit
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Disposal Cost Per Unit
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Metal frame
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$1.65
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$2.87
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$1.25
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$0.75
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Timer
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0.50
|
0.00
|
1.53
|
1.45
|
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Plug/cord
|
4.25
|
5.65
|
6.22
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0.00
|
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Coffee pot
|
2.50
|
2.54
|
2.10
|
1.35
|
Brew Mini
|
Part
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Resale Revenue Per Unit
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Recycling Revenue Per Unit
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Processing Cost Per Unit
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Disposal Cost Per Unit
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Plastic frame
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$1.32
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$3.23
|
$0.95
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$0.95
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Plug/Cord
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3.95
|
4.35
|
5.22
|
0.00
|
|
Coffee pot
|
2.25
|
2.85
|
2.05
|
1.25
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