The Carbon Footprint & Its Reduction (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Carbon footprint definition
Carbon footprint definition
Total greenhouse gas emissions from product/process/individual throughout lifecycle
6 lifecycle stages of carbon footprint
6 lifecycle stages of carbon footprint
Manufacture, distribution, packaging, usage, maintenance, disposal
Emissions during manufacture
Emissions during manufacture
From raw material extraction, processing, and assembly
How distribution adds emissions
How distribution adds emissions
Transporting products generates additional emissions
Usage emissions example
Usage emissions example
Motor vehicles generate gases through fuel combustion
Disposal methods releasing greenhouse gases
Disposal methods releasing greenhouse gases
Landfilling and incineration
3 sources of individual carbon footprint
3 sources of individual carbon footprint
Energy consumption, transportation, waste generation
Mindful consumption strategy
Mindful consumption strategy
Purchase only what you need
3 energy efficiency practices
3 energy efficiency practices
Turn off lights, unplug devices, boil only needed water
Transport alternatives to reduce emissions
Transport alternatives to reduce emissions
Public transport, carpool, walk, cycle
Waste reduction principle
Waste reduction principle
Reduce, reuse, and recycle
4 public pressure methods for climate action
4 public pressure methods for climate action
Advocacy, awareness, policy change, consumer choices
Major carbon emission contributors
Major carbon emission contributors
Large corporations and governments