Sustainability
What is 1 ways to be more sustainable for the holidays?
make your own thoughtful gifts using things that you already have or can make.
What are 5 non recyclable things?
food; used napkins, paper, etc.; ceramics, plastic wrap, wax.
What human invention is the biggest co2 emitter?
Transportation
What country is the greatest emitter of co2 right now?
China
What can I do to educate myself about the environment?
Attend heal the bay meetings and project planet a events, research from reliable sources, follow @projectplaneta and @healthebaychs
What are two ways you can release less carbon emissions?
What is one way you can reduce your environmental footprint?
Buy products with less packaging or over all waste.
What are 3 easy ways for humans to lower their environmental impact?
eat less meat, drive less, reuse / buy second hand
If we keep it up, by what year will there be more plastic than fish in the ocean?
2050 (2040 - 2060 will be counted as correct)
What can I do to lower my carbon footprint through my diet?
Eat less meat, eat local produce, waste less food
What are 2 ways that you can grocery shop sustainably?
Shop at local markets - reduce environmental footprint, buy in season - otherwise it is grown in a greenhouse.
What is one example of reusing?
What are 2 ways that the environment is affected by human overpopulation?
too much exploitation of raw material, too much co2 emissions.
About how many sea birds die from plastic pollution every year?
One MILLION!
How do I maintain my style and fashion and still be sustainable?
Depop, thrift stores, hand me downs, DIY pieces to make them last longer -- Be creative and stay stylish!
What is one way that you can practice sustainability with skin care?
Make simple soaps and face masks at home with all natural ingredients in a reusable container.
What are 4 things that you can recycle?
plastic bottles, plastic bags, milk cartons, plastic containers.
How are humans driving out biodiversity of living organisms?
overexploitation and alteration of habitats and animals directly
Every minute, about how many plastic bottles are bought? *Only 30% of them get recycled in the U.S.*
One MILLION!!!
How do I convince a non - believer in climate change to believe?
With knowledge and evidence! Knowledge is power and the more facts and information you have, the better chance you will have to prove them wrong.
What are 2 ways that you can be more sustainable with energy usage and conserve more of it?
Unplug devices when they don't need to be plugged in, put extra lights (ex. holiday lights) on a timer.
Why is the phrase, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, said in this particular order?
Because reducing and reusing are more effective than recycling. Recycling should be your last resort.
How are humans making it harder to receive fresh and healthy water?
oil spills, littering, deforestation
Up to about what percentage of all amphibians are threatened due to climate change, exploitation, and other human activities?
30% (20% - 40% will be considered right)
Why should I be more sustainable if the majority of people aren't? Why does it matter?
Every person makes a difference! It all starts with you and your influence on others. *The life time carbon footprint of an average American exceeds 20 tonnes. If each person's carbon dioxide emission were made into a solid mass of carbon, it would be 1,540 tons and we would need 40 trucks to carry it.*