→ Temat 1 → Start Learning / Download MP3 Flashcards

Question		Answer
Forward-thinking start learning		Planning for future developments and being open to progressive ideas The company’s forward-thinking approach helped them stay ahead of the competition.
Upgrade start learning		To improve a device or system by adding newer parts or better software. I decided to upgrade my laptop with a faster drive instead of buying a new one.
Salvage start learning		To rescue or save materials from being destroyed or lost. We managed to salvage some copper wiring from the old construction site.
Feed back into start learning		To return resources to a system so they can be reused. Excess energy from the solar panels is fed back into the local power grid.
Modular start learning		Consisting of separate sections that can be swapped or replaced easily. This modular smartphone allows you to change the camera module yourself.
From the outset start learning		Since the very beginning of a process. We knew from the outset that this project would be a huge challenge.
Commodity start learning		A basic raw material or substance that is traded. Coffee is a major global commodity whose value changes every day.
Waste stream start learning		The flow of discarded items from a community or industry. Hazardous chemicals must be kept out of the municipal waste stream.
Circular economy start learning		A system where materials are kept in use indefinitely. In a circular economy, products are designed to be repaired rather than replaced.
Innovation start learning		A completely new idea, method, or groundbreaking invention. The latest innovation in battery technology allows for much faster charging.
Precious metals start learning		Highly valuable elements like gold, silver, or platinum. Old circuit boards contain small amounts of precious metals that can be recovered.
Recycling plants start learning		Facilities where used items are processed into raw materials. Most cities have specialized recycling plants to handle plastic and glass.
Throwaway culture start learning		A society where items are used briefly and then discarded. We must move away from a throwaway culture to protect the environment.
Disposing of products start learning		The act of getting rid of items you no longer want. People need better instructions for disposing of products like old paint or batteries.
Planned obsolescence start learning		Designing goods to break or become useless quickly. Many believe that smartphone makers use planned obsolescence to sell new models.
Price of resources start learning		The monetary cost of raw materials used in manufacturing. The rising price of resources is making electronics more expensive to produce.
Recycling start learning		Converting trash into something functional again. Simple recycling of paper can save thousands of trees every year.
Using a landfill start learning		Depositing garbage in a massive hole in the ground. Instead of using a landfill, the city now incinerates trash to produce energy.

temat 1

You must sign in to write a comment

More