Social and Ecological Issues

• What material is paper made from?

  Wood pulp or recycled material
• ‘Virgin’ paper contains recycled material.

  False
• Paper and board can only be recycled seven
• Why is it important to recycle paper and boards?

  Less impact on environment
• Deforestation can lead to soil erosion
• What is the effect of heavy machinery on the environment during pulp processing?

  Noise or air pollution
• Many companies replant trees to replace the ones they have removed.
• What type of trees takes around 60 years to mature?

  Hardwood trees
• Softwood trees like pine take around 25 years to mature.
• ‘The 6 Rs’ can be applied to reduce environmental impact.
• Steps to apply ‘The 6 Rs’ in environmental considerations

  1️⃣ Reduce waste

  2️⃣ Reuse products

  3️⃣ Recycle materials

  4️⃣ Rethink design

  5️⃣ Refuse unnecessary products

  6️⃣ Repair broken items
• What does ‘Reduce’ mean in the context of ‘The 6 Rs’?

  Decrease waste produced
• ‘Reuse’ involves using a product again rather than replacing it with a new one
• Recycling involves breaking down material to produce something new.
• What does ‘Rethink’ encourage in environmental considerations?

  Change product design
• Refusing a product can save on waste
• Repairing a broken product keeps it out of landfills.