Using Resources

1 Using the Earth's Resources and Sustainable Development Describe how humans use the Earth's resources and the importance of sustainable development. Spec 5.10.1.1 2 Potable Water and Water Treatment Describe how potable water is produced and how waste water is treated. Spec 5.10.1.2–5.10.1.3 3 Life Cycle Assessment Describe what a life cycle assessment is and how it is used to evaluate the environmental impact of products. Spec 5.10.2.1 4 Ways of Reducing the Use of Resources Describe how resources can be conserved through reduction, reuse and recycling. Spec 5.10.2.2 5 Alternative Methods of Extracting Metals Describe phytomining and bioleaching as alternatives to traditional metal extraction. Spec 5.10.1.4