CARBON FOOTPRINT

Questions:

Ø What’s the average carbon footprint of a person?

The average family of 4 causes 10 tonnes CO2 each year, so the average

carbon footprint of a person is 2.5 tonnes CO2 in a year.

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

Ø Only about 8 % of global energy comes from renewables.

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

False, many appliances continue to use energy for features like clocks and

remote control sensors even when they are turned off.

Ø Can you make paper out of hemp?

Yes, hemp is the more human and clean option, requiere less land acreage 

to grow than timber, has fewer chemical byproducts, and can be recycled 

morefrequently than tree fiber. 

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

1. Try to minimize the waste you create buying unpacking products 

2. Try to use real diapers

3. Get a "bag for life"