The Carbon Footprint & Its Reduction (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Carbon footprint definition
Carbon footprint definition
Total GHG emissions by product/process/individual in lifecycle
Lifecycle stages of carbon footprint
Lifecycle stages of carbon footprint
Manufacture, distribution, packaging, usage, maintenance, disposal
Manufacturing emissions sources
Manufacturing emissions sources
Raw material extraction, processing, and assembly
Distribution emissions source
Distribution emissions source
Transporting products from factories to retailers/consumers
Usage emissions example
Usage emissions example
Motor vehicles through fuel combustion
Disposal methods releasing GHGs
Disposal methods releasing GHGs
Landfilling and incineration
Individual carbon footprint sources
Individual carbon footprint sources
Energy consumption, transportation, waste generation
Mindful consumption strategy
Mindful consumption strategy
Purchase only what needed to reduce manufacturing demand
Energy efficiency actions at home
Energy efficiency actions at home
Use appliances only when needed, turn off lights, unplug devices
Low-carbon transport options
Low-carbon transport options
Public transport, carpool, walk, or cycle
Waste reduction principle
Waste reduction principle
Reduce, reuse, and recycle materials
Benefit of recycling
Benefit of recycling
Reduces need for new raw materials, lowering emissions
Major corporate carbon emitters
Major corporate carbon emitters
Companies in energy, manufacturing, and transport sectors
Public pressure methods on corporations
Public pressure methods on corporations
Advocacy, awareness, policy change, consumer choices