Which of the following is not a method of reusing materials?
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As citizens of a society we have a responsibility to manage our waste sustainably. We can do this following the five R’s of waste management: reduce, reuse, recycle, recover and residual management. ReduceReducing waste is the most important thing we can do. By reducing waste, we avoid the unnecessary use of resources such as materials, energy and water. It means there is less waste to manage. How can we reduce waste?
 ReuseThe next most important thing we can do is reuse waste material. That way it doesn't go in the rubbish and end up in the landfill. It also means you don't have to buy a new product. That saves you money and saves the energy and resources that would have been used to make the new product. How can we reuse waste?
RecycleRecycling involves some form of reprocessing of waste materials to produce another product. For example, recycling plastic bottles to make buckets. What can be recycled?
Buy recycled
Recycling in your district
Recover
Residual Management This is the last option when waste cannot be used in any other way. Usually, this means sending rubbish to a landfill. Residual disposal of liquid waste is normally into a sewer or septic tank. It is very important to manage residual solid and liquid waste properly. Waste not disposed of correctly can cause damage to health and the environment.
Audio Māori keywords:Challenges: Write down how you might reduce waste by replacing these items with a reusable product: plastic wrap, paper napkins, disposable nappies, disposable batteries, tea bags. When looking into environmental sustainability, cutting consumption or reducing rubbish during a house clearance, it’s more than likely that you’ll come across the following Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. These three words describe the core components of environmentally-responsible consumer behaviour. But as UK children are now learning at school, there are in fact six Rs that product designers must keep in mind regarding the environment. The extra Rs are rethink, refuse and repair, and they encourage creating environmentally-friendly products which are built to last. Ultimately, this points towards the fact that recycling, while preferable to producing landfill waste, should actually be the second priority after reusing. What is the difference between reuse and recycling?Recycling means turning an item into raw materials which can be used again, usually for a completely new product. This is an energy consuming procedure. Reusing refers to using an object as it is without treatment. This reduces pollution and waste, thus making it a more sustainable process. Examples of recycled items include fibreglass made from glass bottles, and insulation materials made from newspaper or plastic bottles. Reused items include anything that was bought second hand, often furniture and clothing Recycling can still produce waste and pollutionRecycling reduces waste disposal by transforming useful materials such as plastic, glass and paper into new products. In 2013 and 2014, UK households recycled about 44% of their rubbish. Although recycling has been a staple of sustainable living for decades, it does have some downsides. A large amount of energy is needed to transport, process and reassemble recyclable materials. Particularly in the UK, recycling can still be a very expensive process. And in some cases, especially with mobile phones and other electronic devices, it can be difficult. Find tips on how to recycle more effectively here. Any item in good condition can be reusedThe reusing process is not about repurposing the materials an object is made of, but repurposing the very object itself. This includes buying and selling used goods and repairing items rather than discarding them. There are also lots of online platforms that can aid this through allowing users to borrow, rent or sell any unwanted items that are still in good condition. Reusing is better than recycling because it saves the energy that comes with having to dismantle and re-manufacture products. It also significantly reduces waste and pollution because it reduces the need for raw materials, saving both forests and water supplies. The market benefits from reuse thanks to an influx of quality products at reduced prices. After the Greater London Authority introduced reusing in their sustainability plan a few years ago, 12,000 tonnes of goods were reused in 2013. Read more about why you should reuse before you recycle here Reducing consumption can save even more energy and materialsAs mentioned, the third R, reduce, is sometimes considered the most important—above reuse and recycle. In a straightforward way, this is because consuming fewer products will eradicate the need for them to be reused or recycled when we are done with them. Over time, it will even help reduce the number of energy and material-guzzling products that are produced at all. The best way to do this is to make deliberate, informed choices about what we are consuming, and to place an emphasis on social and mental wellbeing over material wealth. As Oksana Mont of the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics says, “It is important that infrastructures and institutions develop towards enabling sustainable lifestyles and not consumerism.” We can all play a part in reducing unsustainable consumption. Read these 5 ways to help put a stop to waste culture to get started. Clearance Solutions can help you with reuse and recyclingClearance Solutions offers sustainable house clearance services and an environmental approach to office clearance. We only recycle items that are damaged beyond repair, and we do this by sorting materials on-site and transporting them to recycling facilities. This allows for a higher recycling rate than delivering all materials in one go. Whenever possible, however, our team opts for the more sustainable option: reusing. For Clearance Solutions, reusing often translates into salvaging furniture that is still in good condition and selling it on or donating it instead of disassembling it and recycling the single parts. In 2013 alone, this allowed us to save over 2,500 tonnes of CO2. Read more about Clearance Solutions’ recycling services. Which of the following describes the dedication of citizens to the common welfare's of their community?Closely linked to the concept of citizenship, civic virtue is often conceived as the dedication of citizens to the common welfare of each other even at the cost of their individual interests.
Which of the following is the public support or recommendation of a particular cause or policy?Simply put, advocacy is the public support of a particular cause, policy, or position. Advocacy can take any number of forms, from raising awareness online to lobbying directly for change within government or other institutions.
How is citizenship defined in relation to society?citizenship, relationship between an individual and a state to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection. Citizenship implies the status of freedom with accompanying responsibilities.
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