ecological & social footprint

Question 1

environment impact of paper and board

Answer 1

• deforestation: habitat loss, leads to soil erosion, impact on ecosystems + biodiversity

Question 2

why is it important to recycle paper and board?

Answer 2

• less impact on the environment

Question 3

how many times can paper and board be recycled before what?

Answer 3

seven times before being mixed with new fibres

Question 4

what do companies do to reduced their footprints + impacts?

Answer 4

• replant trees to replace the ones they have grown but it takes many years to grow back (hardwood - 60 years)

Question 5

what is the FSC?

Answer 5

• forest stewardship council
• international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the earth’s forests
• provides certification for companies so that
  consumers know that there has been some responsible management of the forests

Question 6

6R’s

Answer 6

rethink, reuse, reduce, recycle, refuse, repair

Question 7

reduce

Answer 7

could packaging be reduced to a smaller size?

Question 8

reuse

Answer 8

can you reuse packaging or parts of item?

Question 9

recycle

Answer 9

can you dispose of paper and board correctly so it can be recycled?

Question 10

rethink

Answer 10

rethink your actions and their contribution on environment - buy a refillable cup, not a disposable one

Question 11

refuse

Answer 11

refuse to buy products if they are bad for the environment

Question 12

repair

Answer 12

can you repair a product if broken rather than throw it to landfill?

Question 13

problems with landfill

Answer 13

• release greenhouse gases in decomposition
• take up land space, habitat loss
• air pollutants escaping can affect respiratory
• toxic chemicals can be leaked from batteries etc., land pollution
• takes ages to break down

Question 14

problems with deforestation

Answer 14

• releases stored carbon dioxide when chopped down
• disrupts ecosystems + reduce biodiversity
• flooding
• fewer crops