Combined Science GCSE
Reuse and disposal of materials
What Reuse and disposal of materials means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Reuse and disposal of materials
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Reference: AQA
Reusing a plastic bag many times can lower its impact per use, while paper is biodegradable and recyclable but may produce methane if buried in landfill.
Topics that use Reuse and disposal of materials
- Life cycle assessment (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Comparing products over their lifetimes
- Disposal
- Environmental costs
- Extraction
- Finite and renewable resources
- Function and impact of packaging
- Life cycle assessment
- Processing
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