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WorksheetsYear 8 Sustainability
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 7mins
Don't waste food!
Using a composting bin recycles food into compost for plants to grow...
How much worth of food does the average Victorian household throw out a year?
$1,300
$3,800
$2, 015
Reduce litter!
Picking up rubbish stops it ending up in our rivers and seas, buying food not wrapped in plastic reduces waste, and using your own shopping bag helps too....
Cancel paper mail where you can-go digital
Make a meal planner for the week and only buy the food you need
Stop buying plastic water bottles
All of the above
Save water!
Installing a water saving shower head saves what percentage of water when showering?
35%
19%
40%
Unlike the worlds other big cities, Melbourne still has excellent drinking water.
What are the devastating effects of using plastic water bottles?
373 million bottles a year end up in waste
It takes 3-7 litres of water to make each botle
It takes 1 litre of oil to produce each bottle
What is one of the worst contributors to plastic waste?
Straws
coffee cup lids
medication wrappers
Why do you think it is better to buy locally produced fruit and veg?
Keeps jobs in our community
Makes sure the fruit and veg you are getting is fresh
Cuts down on carbon fuel used to transport food
What are some ways to create a cooler home?
Install sprinklers
Plant more plants and trees
Build with concrete slab walls
Use double glazing on windows
What are some ways to recycle paper?
Give school books away
Use both sides of paper
Make sure there are lots of forests planted
Re-use postage envelopes when send mail
What is the name of a six star sustainable building in Melbourne?
Westin hotel
Parliament house
Federation Square
If you are designing a home, which way should most of the windows face?
South
East
North
West
Every degree higher on your heater means more climate change.
How can you save power in your home and help stop climate change?
Set the thermostat for 18-20 degrees
Turn off unused lights
Wear another layer of clothing
Build a log fire
