Less energy, better future
How Can you measure your carbon footprint in your daily life?
Your carbon footprint is solely determined by the energy you use in your home and does not include travel or food choices. So you have only to measure home appliances consumption
Using apps that assess various aspects of life can help you understand and reduce your carbon footprint
You can accurately measure your carbon footprint by simply counting the number of times you use your phone each day
What are some passive thermal efficiency systems?
Strategic landscaping, such as planting trees for shade, can effectively reduce cooling costs and improve thermal efficiency all throughout the year
Installing triple-glazed windows can help improve thermal efficiency by reducing heat loss
Using metal roofing is the best method to enhance passive thermal efficiency, as it absorbs and retains heat
What is an energy community?
An energy community is a collective of individuals or organisations that produce, consume, and share renewable energy
An energy community is a group of individuals who use only fossil fuels to power their homes
An energy community is a government initiative that mandates all residents to use electricity from the grid exclusively
What is a smart city?
A smart city uses technology and data to improve urban services, enhance sustainability, and improve the quality of life for its residents
A smart city only focuses on transportation infrastructure and ignores other aspects like energy or waste management
A smart city is a place where all buildings are made entirely of glass to maximise natural light
Which of the following materials is NOT needed to build a DIY solar oven?
Electrical wire
Cardboard box
Glass or plastic wrap
What is the main advantage of using a solar oven?
It doesn't work on cloudy days
It requires a lot of electricity
It reduces the use of fossil fuels