The Lorax
Who is the main character that speaks for nature in the movie?
The Lorax.
What does sustainability mean in simple words?
Using resources in a way that meets present needs without harming future generations.
What does the “Reduce” principle mean?
Reduce means using less resources and creating less waste.
Name one common material found in daily waste.
Plastic / paper / glass / metal.
Name one unsustainable habit common among teenagers.
Overconsumption, fast fashion, single-use plastics, frequent phone upgrades.
What natural resource is overexploited to make Thneeds?
Truffula Trees.
Name one of the three pillars of sustainability.
nvironmental / Social / Economic.
Which R comes first: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, or Reject?
Reduce comes first.
Why is plastic difficult to manage as waste?
Because it does not biodegrade easily and often ends up in oceans or landfills.
Give one realistic way to reduce waste at school.
Using reusable bottles, reducing paper use, better waste sorting.
What role does the Once-ler play in the environmental problem?
The Once-ler is the main producer and decision-maker whose business causes environmental destruction.
Explain why sustainability is not only about the environment.
Because sustainability also involves people’s well-being and economic systems, not only nature.
Explain the difference between Reuse and Recycle.
Reuse means using an object again; recycle means transforming it into a new material.
What is e-waste and why is it dangerous?
E-waste is electronic waste; it contains toxic materials and is hard to recycle safely.
Is fast fashion compatible with sustainability? Why or why not?
Generally no, because fast fashion encourages overproduction, waste, and poor labor conditions.
Which sustainability pillar is most ignored in the movie: environmental, social, or economic? Explain.
Mainly the environmental pillar, but also the social pillar, because the community suffers from pollution and lack of resources
Give one example of an action that is environmentally good but socially or economically problematic.
Example: closing factories reduces pollution but can cause unemployment and social problems.
Why is “Reject” considered the most powerful R?
Because refusing products avoids waste before it is created.
Why does recycling not solve the waste problem completely?
Because recycling requires energy, resources, and does not reduce overconsumption.
Do individual actions really matter if industries pollute more? Explain
Yes, individual actions matter, but they are not enough without systemic change.
Is the Once-ler a villain or a result of the system? Justify your answer.
He can be seen as both: a villain because of his choices, but also a result of a system focused on profit and consumption.
Can a society be economically successful but not sustainable? Why?
Yes. A society can be rich economically but still damage the environment or increase inequality, making it unsustainable long-term.
Give a real-life example where Recycling is NOT the best solution.
Example: recycling plastic bottles instead of avoiding single-use plastic altogether.
Which creates more environmental impact: producing a new product or managing its waste? Explain.
Producing new products usually creates more impact than managing waste, because extraction and manufacturing consume more resources.
Which is more important for sustainability: changing personal habits or changing systems? Justify your answer.
hanging systems is more impactful long-term, but personal habits help create pressure for change.