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Sent 1: Reducing resource use means just what it says using fewer resources.
Sent 2: There are lots of ways to reduce our use of resources.
Sent 3: Buy durable goods.
Sent 4: Choose items that are well made so they will last longer.
Sent 5: Youll buy fewer items in the long run, so youll save money as well as resources.
Sent 6: Thats a win-win!
Sent 7: Repair rather than replace.
Sent 8: Fix your bike rather than buying a new one.
Sent 9: Sew on a button instead of buying a new shirt.
Sent 10: Youll use fewer resources and save money.
Sent 11: Buy only what you need.
Sent 12: Dont buy a gallon of milk if you can only drink half of it before it spoils.
Sent 13: Instead, buy a half gallon and drink all of it.
Sent 14: You wont be wasting resources (or money!) Buy local.
Sent 15: For example, buy local produce at a farmers market, like the one in Figure 2.20.
Sent 16: A lot of resources are saved by not shipping goods long distances.
Sent 17: Products bought at farmers markets use less packaging, too!
Sent 18: About a third of what we throw out is packaging.

Question: How does buying durable items save resources? (true/0)

Youll buy fewer items in the long run, so youll save money as well as resources
You will use less kinetic energy
You will use less nuclear energy
Less water power is required
Because they last longer, fewer items will be needed and fewer resources used
Goods will not need to be shipped long distances
The products will last longer and you'll buy fewer items in the long run
You will pay less

Question: How is it a win-win to buy durable goods? (false/1)

Youll buy fewer items in the long run, so youll save money as well as resources
You will have more things at a lower cost
You save money as well as resources
You'll save food as well as money
You will save minerals and cash
By buying fewer items you save resources and spend less money
Shipping costs are saved
You will save money and gas

Question: How does buying durable goods help reduce resource use? (false/2)

Youll buy fewer items in the long run, so youll save money as well as resources
Uses less shipping
You will spend less money
Durable goods use fewer resources to make them
Uses less packaging
Choose items that are well made so they will last longer. You'll buy fewer items in the long run, so you'll save money as well as resources
Utilizes less fossil fuel
You will buy fewer items

Question: How does one buy durable goods to reduce resource use? (true/3)

Buy something in solid packaging
Choose items that are well made so they will last longer; you'll buy fewer items in the long run, so you'll save money as well as resources
Choose items that are well made so they will last longer
Packaging is reduced
Shipping costs are eliminated
They last longer and so you won't need to repurchase the same item as soon
Buy from reputable sellers
Buy things without packing

Question: What are two examples of repair rather than replacing? (true/4)

Question: How can you reduce the use of resources by buying local? (false/5)

Question: How does buying local reduce resource use? (true/6)

keeps from utilizing factories
A lot of resources are saved by not shipping goods long distances
The food is fresher
Uses less nuclear energy
The prices are lower
You don't have to travel as far
Less packaging is used
Cuts back on energy use
A lot of resources are saved by not shipping goods long distances. Products bought at farmers markets use less packaging, too! About a third of what we throw out is packaging

Question: How does buying only what you need to avoid resource waste? (true/7)

Dont buy a gallon of milk if you can only drink half of it before it spoils, buy a half gallon instead
Buy more than you need
You will save money
Buy only what you can use
Farmers will reduce packaging
There will be less thrown away because an item has spoiled
Food won't spoil
Share what you have
Try to use less of the items you buy