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Rocks containing iron ore are then refined and ores are extracted by magnetic rollers. Rocks containing iron ores are mined from open-pit iron ore mines in Michigan and Minnesota, according to the USGS. Stovetop kettles are entirely made up of stainless steel. Stainless steel makes up the body, or the pitcher part, of the electric kettle. The whole kettle is made of steel, and the rubber is used for the handle cover. The stove top kettle only contains steel and rubber. Copper, bass, and zinc are used in the electrical cord and plug. Rubber is used for the feet of the kettle, which elevates it from the surface. LDPE is used for the handle, lid, buttons, bottom casing, heating component casing, and the outside of the electrical cord and plug. Steel is used to make the body of the water pitcher. The electric kettle is composed of steel, low density polyethylene (LDPE), rubber, copper, brass, and zinc. The electrical kettle requires more processes in the acquisition stage because it is made up of more raw materials than the stove top kettle, but both contain steel and rubber. The electric kettle has a larger negative environmental impact than the stove top kettle because the larger variety in raw materials calls for more processes in the acquisition of materials, manufacturing, and recycling. The Hamilton Beach Electric Kettle 40901 has a steel body with plastic components and electric cord. When the consumer presses the “on” switch electricity flows to power the coils stored in the bottom component to heat the water sitting in the kettle. The device must be plugged into an electric socket in order to work. Electric Kettle Life Cycle Analysis: MaterialsĮlectric kettles are a common kitchen appliance used to boil water for brewing tea or powdered drinks along with cooking ramen and other instant foods.