Sustainability Flashcards
(8 cards)
Give the list of the 6 Rs?
Rethink
Refuse
Reuse
Recycle
Repair
Reduce
What does Rethink mean in the context of sustainability?
Question the use of a material or machine
What does Reuse mean in the context of sustainability?
Using a product to make something else with parts
What does Recycle mean in the context of sustainability?
Reprocess a material to make something else
What does Repair mean in the context of sustainability?
When a product breaks down fix it
What does Reduce mean in the context of sustainability?
Cut down on the amount of material and energy used
What is the circular economy?
Considering how to recover the assets from a product at the end of its life
What is the life-cycle analysis?
Assess the environmental impact of a product during its entire life-cycle