Carbon Emissions and Shopping Habits

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What percentage of carbon emissions at home is attributed to shopping?

  • 50%
  • 25% (correct)
  • 75%
  • 10%

What is one way to reduce your carbon footprint when shopping, according to the text?

  • Investing in locally made products
  • Shopping at big chain stores
  • Buying disposable products with a short shelf life
  • Supporting brands that are eco-friendly (correct)

What is the key message of the text regarding businesses and their carbon emissions?

  • Some businesses are becoming carbon neutral while others are Fossil Fuel dependent (correct)
  • No businesses are making efforts to move forward
  • All businesses are becoming carbon neutral
  • All businesses are making efforts to move forward

What percentage of our home carbon footprint is attributed to shopping?

<p>25% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to reduce your carbon footprint when shopping, according to the text?

<p>Buy second hand or recycled goods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one key message of the text regarding businesses and their carbon emissions?

<p>Some businesses are not making any efforts to move forward (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why energy is put into making, storing, and shipping products, according to the text?

<p>To meet consumer demands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one suggestion given in the text to help reduce carbon emissions when shopping?

<p>Invest in longer lasting products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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