Tag: carbon footprint
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16.6 Certification Systems: One Planet Living®
ABSTRACT: The One Planet Living® Framework includes 10 holistic principles aimed to drastically reduce carbon emissions and global overconsuming lifestyles, instead putting sustainable consumption and production principles into practice. MAIN The “One Planet Living®” framework was created in 2002 by charity and social enterprise, Bioregional, through its involvement in the creation of the internationally renowned…
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9.3 Transportation: The Battery Problem
Author: Malak Fathy ABSTRACT: The battery problem stems from battery management and the batteries itself. The more people utilize devices, the more they need to be powered, therefore the more energy needs to be generated. MAIN: The battery problem is an issue that is environmentally deteriorating. Matters that arise with batteries include costly expenses, shortage…
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9.6 Transportation: Bikes in Copenhagen
Author: Sandra Sirak ABSTRACT: Thinking creatively when it comes to transportation can have a massive effect on our carbon outlet. Looking at Copenhagen, we see how bikes as a tool of transportation is being prioritized by the capital which has resulted in bikes being an efficient transportation tool for citizens at all ages. MAIN: Copenhagen…
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10.1 Work: Work from home revolution
Author: Nyashia James ABSTRACT: The work from home revolution has existed for some time now. Beginning from the early 19th century. Recently, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed working from home in an impactful manner. How has remote work and telework impacted our carbon emissions? And how beneficial and long lasting are these changes? MAIN:…
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3.2 Dealing with climate: Why 2030?
Author: Daniela Ellero ABSTRACT: 2030 is a target year in the reduction process of global temperature increase that was unanimously decided upon by 189 countries during the 2015 Paris Agreement. Graph A: Unexpected Advancements to the 2030 Goal This analysis is done over 69 countries, 50 U.S. states, and 30 Chinese provinces, which represent 85%…
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5.1 Energy Sources: Natural Gas
Author: Liam Sinclair ABSTRACT: Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is used as one of the primary energy sources in the world. There are many environmental problems caused by the human “need” to extract Natural Gas and it plays a huge role in negatively impacting any efforts to fight global warming and reduce our…
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6.3 Materials: Aluminum
Author: Neva Wang ABSTRACT: Aluminum is a common metal that is used abundantly. It is highly recyclable; however, production of aluminum creates a lot of carbon emissions. Efforts need to be made in order to reduce the carbon footprint of aluminum, as well as depend less on it. MAIN: Aluminum is one of the most…
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6.6 Materials: Other Natural Materials (Cotton)
Author: Karla Hristovska ABSTRACT: Cotton is one of the most commonly used natural materials in the world – largely due to the fashion industry. However, the constant need for the newest clothing items in the fashion world and a never-ending production of everyday fabrics in the textile industry makes cotton production very detrimental to the…
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4.13 Carbon: Alternative Refrigerants
Although carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are the primary cause of the greenhouse effect, compounds other than CO2 can act as powerful greenhouse gasses as well. This includes refrigerants that leak from air conditioners and refrigeration systems in homes, businesses, and industries. By Emily Robins
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12.4 Clothing and Textiles: Fashion Waste
The Fashion Industry is one of the most wasteful and polluting industries in the world. Due to issues such as fast fashion and overconsumption consumers now buy more clothing than ever before and wear that clothing less before they discard it. By Meg O’Connell
The Carbon Crisis 