1.11 Deisgn For Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repaire And Disposel Flashcards
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Q
What are the 6 Rs of sustainability and what do they mean?
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Recycle= recovering parts and materials to be used again when products reach the end of their useful life
Reduce= minimising waste age, by using less materials, like excessive packaging
Refuse= avoiding using materials whihc are harmful to produce or are difficult to recycle
Repair= designing products whihc cab be repaired rather then having to throw away when they get damaged
Rethink= considering wether there might be more sustainable alternatives
Refuse= making to possible to use products again rather then discarding them
