Recycling R's Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
rethink
A
how can it do the job? is there another way? is it energy efficient? has it been designed for disassembly?
2
Q
Reuse
A
which parts can u I use again? How easy is it to take apart? Has it another valuable use without recycling or discharging it?
3
Q
Recycle
A
How easy is it to take apart? Can the materials be recycled? How much energy would it take to reprocess materials?
4
Q
Repair
A
which parts are likely to fail or wear? how easy is it to replace parts?
5
Q
reduce
A
which parts are not needed? do we need as much material? can we simplify the project?
6
Q
refuse
A
is it really necessary? is it going to last? is it fair trade? is to too unfashionable to be trendy and too costly to be stylish? Is there something ethically wrong? is it made from material that is scarce?
