Bornholm: The Greenest Island

What was one of the main reasons Bornholm needed a new plan for its economy?

• It had a large industrial base.

• It was too dependent on tourism.

• It was a wealthy region.

• It had abundant natural resources.

How did Bornholm initially manage its waste?

• By recycling it into new products.

• By burying it in landfills.

• By incinerating almost all of it.

• By exporting it to other countries.

What is a unique feature of Bornholm's recycling center?

• It allows people to take items before recycling.

• It charges a fee for recycling.

• It is open only to businesses.

• It only recycles plastic waste.

What renewable energy sources are used on Bornholm?

• Nuclear and hydroelectric.

• Solar, wind, and biogas.

• Geothermal and tidal.

• Coal and natural gas.

Why is burning wood chips not the ideal solution for Bornholm's energy needs?

• It is not renewable.

• It is too expensive.

• It requires importing wood.

• It emits a lot of CO2.

What is one challenge Bornholm faces with wind energy?

• Lack of wind.

• High maintenance costs.

• Community opposition to onshore turbines.

• Insufficient technology.

How does Bornholm plan to store excess energy?

• In underground reservoirs.

• By converting it to hydrogen.

• With molten salt technology.

• Using lithium-ion batteries.

What is a financial challenge for residents in adopting electric cars on Bornholm?

• Lack of charging stations.

• Higher cost compared to gasoline cars.

• Limited driving range.

• No government incentives.

Why is it important for sustainability efforts to make financial sense?

• To reduce government intervention.

• To comply with international laws.

• To ensure long-term viability.

• To attract more tourists.

What is a key takeaway from Bornholm's sustainability efforts?

• Sustainability is best achieved through isolation.

• Sustainability is only possible with abundant resources.

• Sustainability should be the most logical and cost-effective option.

• Sustainability requires large-scale industrialization.