A way of improving people's quality of life without wasting resources or harming the environment.
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Name 3 ways in which non-renewable resources can be conserved.
Reduce consumption, Increase efficiency and recycling.
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What is Reducing consumption?
This means using fewer resources an dbeing less wasteful. E.g by switching of lights when not in ue, turning down the central heating to save electricity.
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What is Increasing efficiency?
This means using resources in the best possible way. E.g improving hea insulation in buildings, designing fuel-efficient planes, cars and busses etc.
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What is recycling?
Recycling involves re-using materials instead of dumping them. Waste products such as paper, glass metal cans, plastics and old clothes can all be processed and used again.
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Give examples of Reducing consumption in the classroom.
Using lss water, books/equipment handled with care, use paper sparingly, door closed etc.
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Give examples of Increasing efficiency in the classroom.
Insulation in the ceiling, double-glazed windows, wall cavities filled with foam, low-energy lights with timers etc.
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Give examples of Recycling in the classroom.
Clothing recycled, Waste materials, paper, plastics, re-using water bottles.
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Name 3 ways in which non-renewable resources can be conserved.
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Reduce consumption, Increase efficiency and recycling.
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