THREE PILLARS OF SUSTAINABILITY
What are the 3 main pillars of sustainability ?
What are Environmental, Social and Economic
What is Cheap, quickly made clothing that follows trends andis often thrown away fast
What is a food print
What is Recycling
What is ...Turning used materials into new products
What is Energy that comes from sources that don't run out like solar, wind or hydropower.
Which pillar focuses on protecting natural resources and reducing pollution?
What is Environmental
What is one negative environmental impact of fast fashion
What is water pollution (Toxin) or fabric waste from cheap clothing production
Which type of food usually has the biggest carbon foot print.
What is Read meat (Esp beef)
What does the REDUCE part of reduce , reuse, recycle mean ?
What is, To use less and create less waste.
What gas is the main cause of global warming?
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Which pillar ensures fair wages and good working condition for people?
What is Social
Name one sustainable alternative to fast fashion
What is Buying secondhand, thrifting, upcycling or supporting slow fashion brand
How does eating local food reduce your food print
It cuts down transportation emissions and supports local farms
What is .. Old electronic release toxic chemicals when not disposed of properly
How does using public transportation help the environment?
What is .. It reduces fossil fuel use and air pollution
Which pillar suppors fiancial growth without harming people or the planet
What is Economic
What happens to most old clothes when people throw them away?
What is they end in landfills or get birned which hurts the environment
How can eating local food help the earth?
What is use less fuel for transportation and keeps food fresher.
What is one easy way to save energy at home or school?
What is Turn off lights, unplug chargers or close doors to keep heat or cool air in
What is deforestation
What is cutting down trees
Give one example of an action that balances all three pillars of sustainability ?
Ex: A company that offers wages, uses renewable energy and earn profit responsibly.
How does fast fashion impact the environment even after clothes are thrown out
Most fast fashion clothes end up in landfills or are burned, releasing greenhouse gases and toxic chemicals into the air and soil
How does food packaging contribute to your foot print ?
What is single used plastic packaging increases waste and pollution because it often cant be recycled and ends up in oceans and landfills
Whats the difference between composting and recycling
What is composting break down organic waste( like food scraps) into soil, while recycling reprocesses materials like paper, metal or plastic into new products
Whats one sustainable energy solution schools could use?
What is Solar panels, energy efficient lighting or motion sensor lights