Reuse and recycling

• What is sustainable development?

  Development that meets current and future needs
• What are the key criteria of sustainable development?

  Meets current needs without harming future generations
• Why should we avoid using up limited resources?

  It negatively impacts future generations
• How can we develop more sustainably?

  By using renewable resources instead of finite ones
• Why is wood considered more sustainable than plastic?

  Wood is renewable; plastic is finite
• What is a concern when using wood for manufacturing?

  The energy used in the manufacturing process
• How can chemists reduce environmental impact in manufacturing?

  By making processes more efficient and using catalysts
• What is the most sustainable action after using a product?

  Reuse or recycle the product
• What does reusing an item mean?

  Using it again for the same or different purpose
• What happens to glass when it is recycled?

  It is separated, crushed, and melted
• What can recycled glass be reshaped into?

  New products like bottles or insulation
• How are metals recycled?

  They are melted and reformed into products
• What is required before melting metals for recycling?

  Separating metals into their different elements
• Can scrap steel be added to pure iron?

  Yes, to reduce pure iron extraction
• What is the main takeaway from the video?

  Importance of sustainable development practices