Transportation
Most of transport emissions come from passenger vehicles, (1)____ and (2)_____ which contribute 45.1%.
(1) Cars
(2) Buses
Kinetic energy from moving air is converted into electricity. Uses no fuel and does not produce pollution or greenhouse gases.
Wind Turbines, Wind Energy
Which type of food has a larger carbon footprint: Animal products or fruits/vegetables?
Animal products
What is one problem if you don’t fix a leakage of water?
Lead to wasting lots of water, can flood the water facility.
What are the three R's to support sustainability?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What is the difference between hybrid and electric cars?
Hybrid cars are half gasoline and half electric while electric cars are fully electric.
List three sources of fuel in the past before electricity.
Wood, Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
Note: None are renewable except Natural Gas, which takes a long time too renew.
Name one factor that affects food sustainability:
Farming practices, environmental impact, animal welfare, public health protection
On earth, 96.5% of the planet’s crust water is found on what?
Sea and Oceans
How can I promote the manufacturing of sustainable containers?
Use containers, or other methods of storage instead of single use plastic or styrofoam containers.
Sharing car trips so that more people can travel in one car. This reduces the number of cars on the road and a more environmentally friendly way to travel. What is this called?
Carpooling
List three advantages of improving energy efficiency in your home.
Cost saving, Environmental benefits, Cleaner air/healthy benefits, Community benefits.
True/False: Sustainable food is just about the quality of the food and nutrient efficiency
(Eating nutrient-rich food to provide sustenance)
False, Sustainable food is also about how the food is produced, how it's distributed, and how it's packaged, and how it's consumed
This is used for washing your hands, brushing your teeth and wastes 4-5 gallons of water on average when not in use.
The Tap
How can I save resources?
Reduce the amount of new products and goods you buy
What is one benefit of cycling?
Cycling causes no environmental damage. Promotes health through physical activity.
List four ways we can improve energy efficiency in our homes.
Improve insulation, LED lights, fixing leaks, laundry in cold water, proper thermostat, shorter showers.
If food sustainability refers to the capacity for the earth (along with all its resources) and the human race to successfully co-exist, what are four ways we can practice sustainable food habits?
Reduce amount of meat, dairy, and fish products eaten, Eat foods in season, Buy locally grown produce, Grow your own produce, reduce food waste
What are the three main household appliances that use the most amount of water?
Bathtub, Toilet and Washing Machine
How can I persuade companies to become sustainable?
Chose brands that have environmentally sustainable practices/ values
What is the most sustainable transportation?
Walking
Which one of these statements is NOT true:
Every time you open the fridge door, approximately 5% of the cold air escapes
75% of electricity used to power homes are consumed while the products are off
Google uses 0.0003 kWh of electricity to answer an average search query and gives out about 0.2g of carbon dioxide
1. 35% of the cold air escapes
What are some benefits of increasing food sustainability?(List 3)
Reducing food waste means less people go hungry, eat healthier, reduce greenhouse gases, respect for biodiversity.
How much percent of total water is freshwater?
a. 5%
b. 15%
c. 1%
d. 10%
C
How can I use my finances to promote sustainability?
Change some, or all, of your personal financial investments for more ethical or sustainability related investments options