Some of the SCP policy opportunities that can lead to a reduction in poverty are discussed further in Part B of the publication. In addition, few people think of what will happen to the products they are currently using when they don't need them anymore - how they can be reused, recycled, or taken care of safely as waste. When assessing the sustainability performance of a product it is essential to use a life-cycle perspective and consider all impacts associated with that product from “cradle to grave”, including consumption of natural resources as well as emission of pollutants. This means to consider not only the environmental and socio-econommic impacts of the product itself during its use phase, such as the energy consumption of a lap-top computer, but also the resource consumption and pollution associated with all stages of production as well as end-of-life management.