Recycling

CA 4 WEBQUEST  2

Part 1- Calculate your carbon footprint

• Questions:

 What’s your carbon footprint?

·         My carbon footprint is 0.34 tonnes, which equates to 4.21 tonnes per year

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

·         The average carbon footprint for people in Chile is 4.69 tonnes and the average worldwide carbon footprint is about 4 tonnes.

Part 2 - Take these Recycling Quizzes

• 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

 Can you make paper out of hemp?

·         Yes, it is possible

Part 3- Video: Top ten tips for recycling

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

1. Change the plastic bags for a reusable bag that lasts much longer and pollutes much less

2. Buy fewer products packed in plastic, such as fruit wrapped in plastibags or mesh

3. Do not forget to remove the collected garbage and duly separated for recycling at the time indicated