A WASTEFUL WORLD 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyA WASTEFUL WORLDGCSEEdexcel Created by: bethany_sCreated on: 27-05-17 15:55 Throwaway societies the richer we become, the more disposable income we have, the more frequently we make purchases, packaging from these items becomes waste 1 of 15 Two reasons why there is less waste in LICs -little packaging used, little plasic waste- -people rarely use disposable nappies or drink cans- 2 of 15 Electronic waste Electronic good such as phones and computers 3 of 15 White goods domestic appliences that are frequently used in homes (ie fridges) 4 of 15 Three main types of packaging primary (handled by consumers), secondary (larger boxes or cases for distribution), transit (cardboard or pallets usedto transport) 5 of 15 Two benefits of recycling uses less energy than producing goods from scratch, reduces the amount of waste in landfill 6 of 15 Successes at recycling waste in Camden so far In 2007, it was 27% compared to 17% in 2004- - Veolia give a doorstep recycling program- - large recycling bins are present at 3 parks 7 of 15 3 ways in which Germany disposes of it's waste Recycling, landfill and incineration 8 of 15 Two benefits of oil being extracted from Equador Economy would grow 7% annually and there were new roads opened up to unknown regions 9 of 15 Two negatives of wind power in the UK It can create visual as well as noise pollution and it can also be v. expensive with a large turbine costing up to £3m 10 of 15 Energy deficit When countries need more energy than they create 11 of 15 Energy surplus When countries produce more energy than they use 12 of 15 Two ways in which we waste energy in the home setting our thermostats too high- - leaving mobile phone chargers plugged in 13 of 15 The two parts to our carbon footprint Primary footprint- energy use at home and for transportation. Secondary footprint- recreational activities and energy needed to give services 14 of 15 Three domestic solutions to be more energy efficient Argon-filled double glazing, energy-saving light bulbs and solar panels 15 of 15
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