waste minimisation Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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what is waste minimisation
A
lessening the unwanted or unusable stuff that is created with the product
2
Q
what are the three waste minimization strategy’s
A
Reduce, reuse and recycle
3
Q
def of reduce
A
create less waste in the first place
4
Q
def of reuse
A
find new uses for items that would otherwise become waste
an example is Bunnings and the cardboard boxes. or repair broken stuff
5
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def of recycle
A
converting waste materials into new products. an example is turning the cardboard into new cardboard products. dis is it takes a lot of energy.
6
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how does waste minimisation help achieve efficiency and effectiveness + dis
A
efficiency= using fewer resources
effectiveness = reducing impact on the environment.
dis= lots of energy and time
