Environmental Science 14th Edition by Tyler Miller ,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 20

What is the key concept for this section Discuss the opportunities and problems involved with finding substitutes for key mineral resources. What is nanotechnology How could nanotechnology affect the search for substitutes, and how might it affect the mining industry What are some problems that could arise from the widespread use of nanotechnology Explain the benefits of recycling and reusing valuable metals. List five ways to use nonrenewable mineral resources more sustainably. Summarize 3M Company's Pollution Prevention Pays program.