Understanding the 6R's and Sustainability

What does the 'Repair' aspect of the 6R's encourage?

• Throwing away broken items

• Fixing items instead of discarding them

• Buying new items frequently

• Ignoring broken items

Which of the following is an example of 'Re-use'?

• Melting down plastic bottles to make new ones

• Using an old car tyre to make a swing

• Throwing away old clothes

• Buying a new mobile phone

Why is recycling considered beneficial for the environment?

• It uses more energy than obtaining new materials

• It uses less energy than obtaining new materials

• It is more expensive than obtaining new materials

• It does not require any energy

What does 'Rethink' in the 6R's suggest?

• Designing products without any consideration

• Making products in a different, more sustainable way

• Ignoring the design process

• Using only non-recyclable materials

How does 'Reduce' contribute to sustainability?

• By increasing the number of products consumed

• By making long-lasting, durable products

• By using disposable products

• By encouraging frequent purchases

Which of the following is NOT one of the 6R's?

• Repair

• Recycle

• Reuse

• Recreate

What is a key benefit of products being easy to separate into recyclable materials?

• It makes them more expensive

• It helps in efficient recycling

• It reduces their lifespan

• It increases waste

What is an example of 'Rethink' in product design?

• A radio that runs on disposable batteries

• A radio that you wind up instead of using batteries

• A radio that is thrown away after use

• A radio that is made of non-recyclable materials

Which of the following actions aligns with the 'Repair' principle?

• Discarding a broken chair

• Fixing a broken chair

• Buying a new chair

• Ignoring the broken chair

What does the 'Re-use' principle encourage?

• Using products once and discarding them

• Extending a product's life by using it again

• Buying new products frequently

• Ignoring old products