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1
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What are non renewable resources?

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A resource that will eventually run out.

2
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What is another terms for non renewable resources?

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Finite resources

3
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Give some examples of non renewable resources

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Oil, ore’s and minerals, gas, coal

4
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Why is using non renewable resources bad?

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  • Has a negative impact on the environment

- Resources are running out

5
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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that will not run out

6
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Give some examples of renewable energy/sources

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Sunlight, wind, water

7
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What are the 6 R’s?

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Reduce, Refuse, Re-use, Repair, Recycle, Rethink

8
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What is reducing?

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When manufacturers cut down on the amount of materials and components used in their product and packaging

9
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What is refusing?

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Saying no to extra packaging as it can have a negative effect on the enviornment

10
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What is re-using?

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Re-using products so that less harm is caused on the environment

11
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What is repairing?

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Fixing a product or making do with it instead of buying a whole new product

12
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What is recycling?

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The process of disposing card, paper, glass and plastics so that it can be produced to another product

13
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What is rethinking?

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Rethinking about the current way and usage of certain products

14
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Give an example of re-using

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eBay or Gumtree

15
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Give an example of refusing

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5p carrier bag charge

16
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Give an example of reducing

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Solar powered cars, hybrids

17
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Give an example of rethinking

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Amazon changing amount of packaging given

18
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Give an example of recycling

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Recycling

19
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Give an example of repairing

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Fixing a bike chain instead of buying a new one

20
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What is a carbon footprint?

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The amount of carbon and other pollutants released into the atmosphere by an individual or community

21
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What is fairtrade?

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Making sure that buyers and traders both receive a fair pay and don’t spend too much on a certain product.