Web Quest: Environmental Issues

Part 1-

http://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

- What’s the average carbon footprint of a person (in your house)?

In my family, the average carbon footprint is of 32,58 metric tons of CO2e. 8,145 per person.

Part 2 - Take these Recycling Quizzes
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/green-lifestyle-quiz/

Questions:

- Hand washing dishes can use up to 50 % more of water than using an efficient dishwasher.

- Only about 10 % of global energy comes from renewables.

- True or false? Appliances that are turned off don’t use any electricity.

False, there are researches that talk about the energy expenditure of the off appliances and they consume more at night, in total, 5% and 10% of household energy expenditure.

- Can you make paper out of hemp?

Yes, it’s an of the options for make paper.

Part 3- Video; Top ten tips for recycling

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjbSEIOUp4w

Watch the video and choose the best 3 tips in your opinion

1) Use reusable bag

2) Minimize the waste you create by unpackaged with minimal packaging.

3) Save space when stepping on paperboard boxes.