Minimising material waste

12 questions

1. How does reducing waste benefit the environment?
2. What does 'sustainability' mean when it comes to using resources?
3. What is a key difference between natural and synthetic materials?
4. Which polymer is commonly used in school for vacuum forming?
5. Where do most synthetic polymers come from?
6. How does material wastage impact production costs?
7. What can you do before starting a project to help minimise material waste?
8. Which statement is a phrase to help measuring and marking out accurately?
9. What are the benefits of using a stencil or template when manufacturing?
10. What is the purpose of tessellation in manufacturing?
11. ___ is the process of arranging different shapes on a material in a way that minimises waste
12. Which of the following shapes can tessellate on a flat surface without gaps or overlaps?

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