topic 3 - aluminium plants

why should aluminium plants be located by the coast?

so its easy to import raw materials 

what types of transport networks should aluminium plants be close to?

roads, ports and railways

why should aluminium plants be near cheap sources of electricity?

because a lot of electricity is needed to produce the metal

why should aluminium plants be away from urban areas?

because aluminium plants can produce a lot of noise and pollution 

how can we make aluminium plants economically sustainable?

by importing raw materials from other countries

how does this make plants economically sustainable?

the cost is lower

how can we make aluminium plants environmentally sustainable?

by recycling materials

how does this make plants environmentally sustainable?

it saves energy and conserves resources