Question Aspirin Willow Bark
Renewable? Yes, because willow trees can be grown again Yes, because acetic anhydride and salicylic acid both come from living organisms that will reproduce and make more of the material.
Impacts of getting this material? N/A because the materials are made synthetically (but they still can be made from natural resources) - Machines that cut down willow trees will make pollution and use electricity
- Planting willow trees takes land, soil, water, and money
Impacts of processing this material? - Machines that make and package Aspirin make pollution and use electricity
- All machines and factories cost money to buy/build
- Machines that cut, clean, and sanitize the willow bark use electricity and make pollution
- All machines and factories cost money to buy/build
Usefulness? - Mild pain reliever
- Prevent stroke and heart-attack in high-risk people

Used as a mild pain reliever