EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES, WATER AND ENERGY

Question 1

HOW CAN NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS BE REDUCED IN INDUSTRY?

Answer 1

• Ensuring waste management processes are in place → Employers and customers can follow, outline step by step guide in order to minimise the amount of waste going to landfill
• Practicing efficiency in energy use → EG: Sensory lights
• Ensuring efficient resource use → Only using things on a needs basis
• Implementing a water resource management policy → EG: Automatic taps, fill dishwasher
• Introducing a productive recycling and reuse policy → EG: Metal straws

Question 2

WHAT ARE STRATEGIES OF A WASTE MINIMISATION PLAN?

Answer 2

• Using/disposing of food responsibility → EG: Standard recipe card = helps immensely for quantity
• Responsible disposal of e-waste EG electronics
• Programs for recycling and reusing products
• Water waste management

Question 3

WHAT ARE STRATEGIES TO REDUCE THE USE OF ENERGY?

Answer 3

• Switching to solar or wind generated power will help reduce the amount of cool fuelled energy consumed
• Installing lights that turn off automatically
• Installing spring loaded taps and hoses
• Installing water tanks