Waste

Question 1

Recyclable

Answer 1

can be used again

Question 2

Degradable

Answer 2

capable of being broken down (chemically or naturally)

Question 3

Biodegradable

Answer 3

breaks down naturally (can release toxic substances)

Question 4

Compostable

Answer 4

biodegradable and breaks own into non-toxic compounds (organic matter)

Question 5

Global material use projected ___Gt (2011) to __Gt (2060)

Answer 5

79; 167

Question 6

Physical life

Answer 6

breaks down beyond economic repair

Question 7

functional life

Answer 7

need for it ceases to exist

Question 8

technical life

Answer 8

advance in technology make product obsolete.

Question 9

economical life

Answer 9

substitutes available for lower price with same functionality

Question 10

legal life

Answer 10

new standards/laws mean use of product is illegal

Question 11

desirability life

Answer 11

changes in tastes, fashion etc render product unattractive

Question 12

Nz has waste per capita and landfill waste compared to OECD and Aus is…

Answer 12

Higher

Question 13

coffee cups produced annually in UK

Answer 13

2.5 billion, less than 1 in 400 recycled

Question 14

Coffee cups generate ___ their weight in CO2 emissions

Answer 14

1.5x