Unit 10: C2 Process in context
Topic 10.2: Design for a circular economy Questions
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State two ways value is recovered from a product at the end of its life.
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Explain why reconditioning uses less energy than making a new product.
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State what is meant by a renewable energy source.
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Give two reasons a manufacturer of recycled plastic crates might install solar panels on its factory roof.
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Describe the difference between repair and reconditioning.
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Explain three barriers to reconditioning a product.
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Explain why recycling a car bumper of glass-fibre reinforced plastic is problematic.
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Explain why recycling a circuit board is problematic.
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Explain why recycling a car tyre is problematic.
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Outline one reason why trainers made of rubber, foam, fabric and glue are difficult to recycle.
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Outline one reason why sofas of timber, foam, springs and fabric are difficult to recycle.
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List two methods of disposal that harm the environment when plastic film packaging are not recovered or recycled.
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Outline one reason why electronic toys of plastic, metal and circuit boards are difficult to recycle.
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Outline one waste strategy, other than reuse, that could be used for discarded festival chairs.
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Outline one waste strategy, other than reuse, that could be used for abandoned hire bicycles.
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Outline one reason why polypropylene is easy to recycle.
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Outline one reason why PET is easy to recycle.
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Outline one reason why HDPE is easy to recycle.
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List two methods of disposal that harm the environment when disposable nappies are not recovered or recycled.
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