3.1 Sustainability and Future Development

Question 1

How does the increase of world population affect demand for the earths resources?

Answer 1

Developing countries that have rapid population growth face the urgent need to improve living standards, with the associated demand for energy and resources.

Question 2

What is the role of technology in meeting global requirements in the context of the relationship of the equation…

Answer 2

I=PAT
I= Impact
P= Population
A= Affluence
T= Damage caused by technology

Question 3

What does the life cycle of a product include.

Answer 3

1. The resources to make the good in the first place
2. The resources needed to use the product
3. The resources implicated at the end of the products life

Question 4

What are the requirements for a stable society?

Answer 4

1. Stable or reducing population
2. Very high levels of reuse and recycling
3. 100% renewable energy
4. No net loss of soil or biodiversity

Question 5

What is an ecological footprint?

Answer 5

Compares human demands on nature with the biospheres ability to regenerate resources and provide services.

Question 6

What daily activities impact a persons ecological footprint?

Answer 6

Diet, Clothing, Furnishing, Packaging, Size of your dwelling and running it, Heating, Travel.

Question 7

Define Carbon Footprint

Answer 7

The carbon footprint consists of the net greenhouse gasas emitted by an entity, individual, organisation or nation.

Question 8

How can you reduce a carbon footprint?

Answer 8

Using public transport/carpooling, using renewable electricity and heating, food miles, diet, water usage, recycling and lifestyle.

Question 9

What is OPL?

Answer 9

OPL is an initiative to make truly sustainable living a reality. They want to achieve this by creating zero carbon emission communities.

Question 10

What are the 10 overarching principles of the One Planet Living?

Answer 10

1. Zero waste
2. Zero carbon
3. Sustainable transport
4. Local and sustainable materials
5. Local and sustainable food
6. Sustainable water
7. Regenerate natural habitats/wildlife
8. Culture and Heritage
9. Equity and fair trade
10. Health and happiness