Sustainable Materials (Junior Cert Applied Technology): Flashcards

Materials that don't deplete natural resources or harm the environment

Materials that break down naturally, reducing waste

Materials that can be made into new products, reducing resource needs

Materials from sources that grow back quickly, like bamboo

Measures energy, resource use, and waste from start to end

Help solve climate change by reducing emissions & resource use

Cut carbon emissions, depend less on limited resources

Save money over time on materials and waste

Grows and renews quickly

Recycled steel and bamboo reduce energy and waste

Biodegradable plastics in phone cases reduce plastic waste

Due to small-scale production and new technology

Current technology limits recycling and processing capabilities