Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint

Monday 8th March 2021

Carbon Footprint - What is it?

The carbon footprint is the total amount of CO2 and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product, service or event

Open Ended

If our carbon footprints continue to increase over time, what effect do you think this will have on climate change? Why?

Carbon Footprint of a Car

For example, the carbon footprint of a car would include the carbon dioxide emitted by:

- machinery whilst the metal is extracted from the Earth's crust and processed

- power stations which generate the electricity used to manufacture the car

- the car itself when it is driven for many years

- the machinery which is used to dispose of or recycle the car

Youtube Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvp97__BP84

Open Ended

Suggest TWO ways that we can reduce our carbon footprint.

Key Term: CARBON NEUTRAL

This is when there is no overall release of carbon dioxide.

The carbon dioxide released from burning the wood is absorbed by plants and trees during photosynthesis.

Open Ended

Suggest how someone could reduce their carbon footprint?