CORE AREA 2 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND CONSUMER STUDIES
Recycling symbols Green Dot
Indicates that the packaging suppliers have contributed to the funding for recovery and recycling of packaging waste.
Repak (packaging compliance scheme) is the sole registered licenser of the Green Dot trademark for Ireland, so only companies that are members of Repak carry the symbol.
Recycling
The universal recycling symbol. It indicates that goods and packaging contain recyclable materials or are recyclable.
PET
Indicates bottles are made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic. Soft drink and mouthwash bottles are made from this type of plastic. PET bottles have the identification number one on the bottom, which makes them easier to identify in the recycling stream.
Ecolabel
Indicates that products and services are kinder to the environment. It is a voluntary scheme. To receive the symbol, products must be audited on the energy or materials used during manufacture and their potential to pollute.
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Explain this symbol which may be found on packaging material. (2) OL
What information does each of the following symbols convey to the consumer? (6) HL
Government initiatives to reduce the impact
of packaging For information on government initiatives to reduce the impact of packaging see page 197.
ENFO
The main public resource for environmental information in Ireland, including waste management. Information is available from www.enfo.ie and at various ENFO points in local libraries.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) directive This directive requires producers to finance the collection, treatment, recovery and environmentally-sound disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment. This enables consumers of household electrical and electronic equipment to leave them back free of charge, either to retail outlets or to other authorised collection points, e.g. civic amenity sites.
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State how the consumer should dispose of electrical appliances. (2) OL Identify and give details of one initiative aimed at promoting a clean green environment. (10) OL
