U3 AOS 2 CH3G Felix

Question 1

Waste(n.)

Answer 1

-Waste(n.)=[Any resource] that is [discarded] because it [cannot be further used in the production process.]

Waste is also classified as something that is worthless, defective, of no use, or isn’t used efficiently or effectively.

Question 2

What are the resources that can be wasted

Answer 2

-Waste is any resource=raw material, labour, time, machinery that is discarded after use.

Question 3

Waste minimisation(n.)

Answer 3

-Waste minimisation(n.)=The [process] of [reducing the amount of unused] [material, time, or labour] [within a business.]

Question 4

What are the negative impacts waste has on businesses

Answer 4

-Money gets wasted on raw materials.
-Over produced goods can go off/expire whilst in storage. This could also lead to the goods having to be discounted to sell to them.
-A company can be fined or prosecuted by the Environmental Protection Authority(EPA) if waste damages the environment
-Customer complains and returns of poor quality goods can damage the reputation of the business.
-Staff can get bored and demotivated if they are idle on the production line.

Question 5

What are the positive impacts waste minimisation has on businesses

Answer 5

-it can help reduce resource costs
-It can reduce waste treatment costs
-It can prevent legal breaches and costly legislation infringement fines.
-It can prevent fines from the EPA
-It can increase marketing opportunities through being more sustainable.

Question 6

-reduce(v.)=

Answer 6

-reduce(v.)=A [waste minimisation strategy] that aims to [decrease the amount of] [resources, labour, or time] [discarded] during production.

Question 7

-reuse(v.)=

Answer 7

-reuse(v.)=A [waste minimisation strategy] that aims to [make use] of items [which would have] otherwise been [discarded.]

Question 8

-Recycle(v.)=

Answer 8

-Recycle(v.)=A [waste minimisation strategy] that aims to transform items [which would] otherwise have been [discarded.]