Reuse and Recycling Flashcards
1
Q
What is sustainable development?
A
An approach to development that takes into account the needs of present society while not damaging the lives of future generations
2
Q
What is bioleaching?
A
Bacteria that is used to convert copper compounds in the ore into soluble copper compounds
3
Q
What is Phytomining?
A
This involves growing plants in soil that contains copper. The copper then builds up in the leaves. Which is then burned in a furnace
4
Q
How is glass recycled?
A
sorted by colour and chemical composition. It is then crushed melted and reshaped
