Safety and sustainability Flashcards
1
Q
What are persistent organic pollutants (POPs)?
A
A class of chemicals that take a long time to break down and and can harm people and wildlife
2
Q
What are plasticisers used for?
A
To make materials like PVC softer and more flexible
3
Q
What is a life cycle assessment (LCA) used for?
A
To assess the environmental impact of the manufacture and use of materials/products
4
Q
What are the 3 main life stages of articles that we use?
A
Manufacture, use and disposal
5
Q
A life cycle assessment can be used to compare and evaluate the impact of what 2 things?
A
Use of different materials for the same job and use of the same materials for different jobs
