Different forms of sustainable use of resources and 3R's Flashcards
1
Q
Name ways in which businesses can promote the sustainable use of resources
A
- Reevaluating work practices
- Developing new technologies that reduce consumption of resources 3. Supporting development of technology that uses less carbon-producing resources
- Reducing fossil fuels
2
Q
What are the 3R’s
A
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
3
Q
What does disposal mean
A
getting rid of goods and waste when you have no immediate use for them
4
Q
What does Energy recovery refer to
A
recycling certain goods and thus saving energy
5
Q
What does Recycling mean
A
Sending goods back to factories so that they can be reprocessed into new goods