The Carbon Footprint & Its Reduction (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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What is a carbon footprint?
What is a carbon footprint?
Total greenhouse gas emissions from product/process/person lifecycle
Lifecycle stages contributing to carbon footprint
Lifecycle stages contributing to carbon footprint
Manufacture, distribution, packaging, usage, maintenance, disposal
Emissions during manufacture stage
Emissions during manufacture stage
From raw material extraction, processing, and assembly
Example of usage stage emissions
Example of usage stage emissions
Motor vehicles generate emissions through fuel combustion
Disposal methods releasing greenhouse gases
Disposal methods releasing greenhouse gases
Landfilling and incineration
Sources of individual carbon footprints
Sources of individual carbon footprints
Energy consumption, transportation, and waste generation
Mindful consumption to reduce carbon footprint
Mindful consumption to reduce carbon footprint
Purchase only what you need
Energy efficiency practices for appliances
Energy efficiency practices for appliances
Use only when necessary, turn off lights, unplug devices
Energy saving tip for boiling water
Energy saving tip for boiling water
Only heat the amount of water needed
Transport alternatives to reduce emissions
Transport alternatives to reduce emissions
Public transport, carpool, walk, or cycle
3 Rs for waste reduction
3 Rs for waste reduction
Reduce, reuse, and recycle materials
Entities with largest carbon footprints
Entities with largest carbon footprints
Large corporations and governments
Major corporate contributors to carbon emissions
Major corporate contributors to carbon emissions
Energy, manufacturing, and transport sectors
How can advocacy reduce carbon footprint?
How can advocacy reduce carbon footprint?
Writing letters to politicians (MPs) for policy changes
Public pressure via consumer choices
Public pressure via consumer choices
Avoid products from companies not reducing their footprint