Food
What are some characteristics of sustainable food production?
“a method of production using processes and systems that are non-polluting, conserve non-renewable energy and natural resources, are economically efficient, are safe for workers, communities and consumers, and do not compromise the needs of future generations”
What is one way to be sustainable when it comes to clothing?
Thrifting, clothing swaps, sewing holes, donating
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What are the three types of fossil fuels?
coal, oil, natural gas
What uses more land crops or livestock?
Livestock
True or false. Is oil used in clothing?
True
What's one way to use less plastic?
Use a reusable bag when you shop, use a reusable water bottle, reusing the plastic you already have (grocery bags, plastic containers, etc.)
Which is better for the environment? planes or trains
trains!
This industry is responsible for 70% of freshwater resource use.
What is the food (crop and livestock) industry?
If fast fashion is the term for brands that make a bunch of synthetic clothing very quickly, what would be the name of the type of fashion that does the opposite?
Slow fashion
What are two ways to save water?
Shorter showers, running only full loads of laundry, making sure the sink is turned off all the way, checking for pipe leaks, etc.
What are some sustainable methods of transport?
Using public transportation(trains), cycling, walking, carpooling
True or False. Sustainable fertilizing practices help farmers save money
Which of these materials are natural? Wool, polyester, nylon, cotton, linen, acrylic
wool, cotton, and linen
What are two ways to save energy around your house?
Turn off appliances when your not using them, turn off the lights, Use LED lightbulbs, use natural light when possible
true or false. corn is used in bio-fuels for cars
True, ethanol is used as a renewable bio fuel. it comes from corn!
Three ways to be more sustainable concerning food
Eat less meat, eat locally sourced foods, donate excess food, compost, avoid artificial fertilizers, don't support over-fishing
Synthetic clothing breaks down. (Decompose) true or false
false
Give one example each for Reduce Reuse and Recycling
Reduce: Buying less stuff
Reuse: Reusing bottles and boxes etc
Recycle: Collecting plastics and cardboard etc.
The typical passenger vehicle emits which amount of CO2 per year? .5 metric tons, 2.3 metric tons, or 4.6 metric tons?
4.6 metric tons