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10.2 Life cycle assessment and recycling

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The table shows data for a paper cup and for a reusable cup. The reusable cup replaces one paper cup each time it is used. What is the smallest number of uses for which the reusable cup releases less carbon dioxide in total?

Table: The mass of carbon dioxide released when each type of cup is made and used

StageMass of carbon dioxide released in g
Making one paper cup35
Making one reusable cup600
Each use of the reusable cup, including washing10
[1]
A

17

B

25

C

40

D

60

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10.2 Life cycle assessment and recycling Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /10.2 Life cycle assessment and recycling

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 10.2 Life cycle assessment and recycling, covering 10.2.1 Life cycle assessment and 10.2.2 Ways of reducing the use of resources. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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