18 - Sustainability in your career

What is a major cause of climate change according to the sources?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Human activities increasing greenhouse gases

• Changes in the Earth's orbit

• Solar flares

Answer explanation

The sources explain that human actions, like burning fossil fuels, have significantly increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which traps heat and warms the planet.

What is a good way to reduce your carbon footprint when travelling to work?

• Driving alone in a petrol car

• Using public transport or cycling

• Taking a taxi

• Working from home without turning on your camera

Answer explanation

The sources suggest using public transport, cycling or walking as a more sustainable alternative to driving.

What does "going paperless" mean in an office setting?

• Using only recycled paper

• Reducing or eliminating the use of paper

• Printing less documents

• Buying stationary from independent shops

Answer explanation

Going paperless means trying to use digital documents rather than paper ones.

Which of these is NOT a way businesses can be more sustainable with their supplies?

• Choosing ethical banking

• Using second-hand equipment

• Always choosing the cheapest option

• Purchasing from local shops

Answer explanation

The sources mention choosing sustainable and ethical options, not just the cheapest. Looking at the supply chain is important.

What do some consumers look for in companies these days?

• A commitment to sustainability

• The cheapest products

• The best marketing

• The fastest deliveries

Answer explanation

Consumers are increasingly mindful and prefer to buy from businesses that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability.

Using (a)   light bulbs at home can save you money and help the environment

Answer explanation

LED bulbs use less electricity which saves money and helps the environment.

Covering pots while cooking can save (a)   % or even 50% of energy.

Answer explanation

Covering pots reduces the amount of energy needed to cook, saving money.

The greenhouse effect is caused by gases like carbon dioxide, methane and ____ ______ trapping heat in the atmosphere.

(a)  

Answer explanation

Water vapour is one of the greenhouse gases that contribute to the warming of the earth.

Match the sustainable action with its benefit:

• Saves energy.

• Turning off lights and plugs when leaving the office.

• Supports ethical production and respects

• Using a bicycle instead of a car.

• Reduces emissions and saves money.

• Buying fair trade clothing.

Answer explanation

These matching pairs are based on the sustainability actions and their corresponding benefits found in the sources.

Drag the following actions into the appropriate category:

Groups:

(a) Sustainable Workplace Actions

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(b) Unsustainable Workplace Actions

• Using a lot of paper

• Buying second-hand equipment

• Buying meal deals everyday

• Having virtual meetings

• Leaving lights on overnight

• Choosing ethical suppliers

• Turning off camera during virtual meetings

Answer explanation

The sustainable actions reduce resource use, waste, and carbon footprint. The unsustainable actions contribute to these problems.