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(Created page with "The world depends on materials such as metal, glass, plastic, wood, and so many more. All of these have an environmental impact, and involve some human labor. How do we weigh the benefits of any ''green solution'' against the materials it uses? ==Research needed== For each material, consider * The energy it takes to produce it * The pollution it takes to produce it {{x|If there are less polluting ways, are there tradeoffs such as needing mo...") |
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Most imporantly, consider the impacts ''per unit'' of material. | Most imporantly, consider the impacts ''per unit'' of material. | ||
====Other questions worth finding answers to==== | |||
How much of the world's materials are used for making factories themselves, as opposed to the goods manufactured? | |||