Question | Aspirin | Willow Bark |
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Renewable? | Yes, because willow trees can be grown again | Yes, because acetic anhydride and salicylic acid both come from living organisms that will reproduce and make more of the material. |
Impacts of getting this material? | N/A because the materials are made synthetically (but they still can be made from natural resources) | - Machines that cut down willow trees will make pollution and use electricity - Planting willow trees takes land, soil, water, and money |
Impacts of processing this material? | - Machines that make and package Aspirin make pollution and use electricity - All machines and factories cost money to buy/build |
- Machines that cut, clean, and sanitize the willow bark use electricity and make pollution - All machines and factories cost money to buy/build |
Usefulness? | - Mild pain reliever - Prevent stroke and heart-attack in high-risk people |
Used as a mild pain reliever |