Sustainability 1
What does sustainability mean?
It is defined as a process that can be maintained over time without depleting current resources or compromising future generations.
What is the ecological footprint?
It is an indicator that measures the amount of land and water that a person needs to produce the resources they consume and to absorb the waste they generate.
Does the classification system work the same in all countries?
No
What color represents organic in Mexico?
Green
Diego y Guarneros hicieron algo?
NO
Which are the areas of sustainable development?
Environment, Economy and Society
What does Principle of equitable use mean?
Equitable use of natural resources considering the needs of others
What means USW?
Urban Solid Waste
What color represents metal in Mexico?
Light blue
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Which are the 3 P's?
People, Planet and Profit
Name 4 UN SDG's
1. No Poverty, 2. Zero Hunger, 3. Good Health and Well-Being, 4. Quality Education, 5. Gender Equality, 6. Clean Water and Sanitation, 7. Affordable and Clean Energy, 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth, 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, 10. Reduced Inequalities, 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12. Responsible Consumption and Production, 13. Climate Action, 14. Life Below Water, 15. Life on Land, 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, 17. Partnerships for the Goals
What does Waste mean?
Unwanted matter or material of any type, especially what is left after useful substances or parts have been removed.
Which are the Hazardous Waste?
Are those that have at least one of the CRETFB features, as well as the containers and packaging materials that have been in contact with them.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
Name 2 Principles of Sustainability
1- Recycling nutrients
2- Solar energy
3- Biodiversity
What does Integration Principle mean?
Ensure that environmental considerations are integrated into economic development plans.
And that development needs are considered in the implementation of environmental objectives.
What's the percentage of mexican population that isn't interested in solving the environmental crisis?
70% of the Mexican population is not interested in solving the environmental crisis.
What does SEMARNAT mean in Spanish?
Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
Name 2 Principles of Sustainable Development by the UN
1- The needs of the future must not be sacrificed for the demands of the present.
2- The economic future of humanity is linked to the integrity of natural systems.
3- Protecting the environment is impossible unless we improve the economic prospects of the poorest people on Earth.
What's the Earth Overshoot Day?
It marks the date when humanity's demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.
It means to live in ecological debt.
Which law in Mexico classifies waste based on the risk level they represent for the environment and health?
Ley General para la Prevención y Gestión Integral de los Residuos
What does the acronym CRETFB stand for?
Corrosive, Reactive, Explosive, Toxic, Flammable or Biologically infectious
What is the chemical symbol for Strontium?
Sr