Sustainability

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What is Sustainability?

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Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is an ecological footprint?

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An ecological footprint measures the environmental impact of an individual or community, expressed as the amount of land and water area required to produce the resources consumed and to absorb the waste generated.

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Name one way to decrease your ecological footprint.

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Eating less meat and processed foods.

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What is a sustainable practice?

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A sustainable practice is an action that reduces environmental impact and conserves resources for future generations, such as recycling, reducing waste, and reusing materials.

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Which of the following is NOT a sustainable practice: recycling, reducing, reusing, or buying?

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Buying is NOT a sustainable practice.

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What is a fossil fuel?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Give an example of a fossil fuel.

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Coal is an example of a fossil fuel.

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True or False: You can live somewhat sustainably anywhere you are.

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True.

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What does it mean to reduce waste?

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To reduce waste means to minimize the amount of waste produced by using fewer resources and making more efficient choices.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects, helping to conserve resources and reduce pollution.