lesson 5 - reducing London's ecological foot

Question 1

how is London reducing emissions with transport? (6)

Answer 1

• renting systems (17 million journeys on Barclays’ Boris Bikes)
• car sharing schemes (ZipCar)
• community buses (Dial-a-Ride)
• trams / urban railways (London Overground)
• hydrogen fuel cell technology
• encouragement of electric cars (Source London Vehicle Charging Network)

Question 2

what is green consumerism?

Answer 2

when consumers want to buy things that have been produced in a way that protects the natural environment

Question 3

how does buying local food help reduce EFP?

Answer 3

• less transport needed -> reduces emissions
• reduction in imported food demand by using farmers markets

(SELFRIDGES FOOD HALL: stocks cheese and meat from local suppliers)

Question 4

how does recycling waste help reduce EFP?

Answer 4

• reduces need for incineration and transport of waste to landfill site

(NEW HEATHROW TERMINAL 2: constructed from rubble of old Terminal 2)

Question 5

how does reducing electricity consumption reduce EFP?

Answer 5

• by insulating homes, reduces need for central heating and reduces use of fossil fuels

(TERMINAL 2 DESIGN: reduces heat in (air con) and maximises light out (electricity))

Question 6

two other ways of reducing EFP?

Answer 6

• holidaying at home avoids air-flights and their negative impact
• installation of solar panels

Question 7

how is London planning on reducing waste?

Answer 7

THE MAYOR’s RECYCLE FOR LONDON PROGRAMME

• food waste reduction awareness events (cooking demonstrations using left over food)
• ‘love food hate waste’ campaign -> offers practical tips to reduce food waste (done in 21 boroughs)