Conserving resources (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Finite resources
Finite resources
Materials in limited quantities that will eventually run out
The 3 Rs of conservation
The 3 Rs of conservation
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Most effective of the 3 Rs
Most effective of the 3 Rs
Reduce - recycling still uses energy & resources
Example of reducing resource use
Example of reducing resource use
Less packaging or better insulation in houses
Example of reusing items
Example of reusing items
Glass bottles washed & refilled or bags for life
What recycling means
What recycling means
Breaking down old materials & making them into new products
Raw material for glass
Raw material for glass
Sand
Raw material for plastics
Raw material for plastics
Crude oil
Three benefits of recycling
Three benefits of recycling
Saves resources, uses less energy, protects habitats
Energy saved by recycling aluminium
Energy saved by recycling aluminium
less energy than producing new aluminium from ore
Major problem with plastic recycling
Major problem with plastic recycling
Different plastic types can't be properly processed when mixed
Why mining raw materials is problematic
Why mining raw materials is problematic
Energy-intensive & causes environmental damage like habitat loss