Team: Jan, Seraina, Sangeetha & Yllza
Audio Circular Economy
In order to understand the circular economy, it is important to know that there is also a linear economy. The linear economy simply is the process of manufacturing a product and after it has been used it gets discarded. As everyone knows, this is extremely bad for our environment since the product gets burnt which causes a lot of co2 emissions and the product is destroyed. This is very bad for our planet and therefore we needed a new solution.
Therefore, the circular economy has been created.More...
Have you ever wondered how much energy we consume indirectly in our lifespan? I think you might be surprised by the answer.
The following data was calculated for a human life in an industrialized country with a lifespan of 80 years.
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We focused on Transportation all over the world including planes, cars and lorrys. Transportation, not only goods but also people transportation, causes 30 % of the whole CO2-emission. We made some research about what could be a usable and simple solution to reduce the amount of the worldwide emission. Have you ever asked yourself what causes the most CO2-emission?
If you are interessted in finding out... read our post NOW!
Picture: Different transportation method
Audio: THIS AUDIO WILL CHANGE THE WORLD.mp3 (1.18 mb)
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Team: Yllza & Sangeetha
The waste hierachy
Audio: Introduction to our presentation waste hierarchy (1).m4a (186,99 kb)
The market is flooded with an increasing number of products and gadgets that have to be replaced or are thrown away ever more often – beause they are broken or simply out of fashion.
Europe prodcues around 2.5 billion tonnes of waste a year. Only 40% off of the waste will be reused/ recycled. More...
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Nina and Luana
Summary
Plastic is a synthetic material, which is used for a lot of products. It is extremly hard to recycle it properly. It i s essential to act now before it is too late and our planet is even more poluted.Our presentation is showing you some tips and tricks on how to improve your footprint on earth, filled with helpful Information.
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We need to act now!.m4a (178.68 kb)
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Urban mining
Eco-friendlier with urban mining (Audio)
Urban mining is a revolutionary way of environmental recycling. In urban mining a city is seen as a place to regain raw materials. It is different from the recycling process we usually know (such as for glass or PET), because it is the recycling of different valuable substances from a mix of materials. It involves methods which are alike to those used by the extraction of resources from rocks, which is why it’s called “mining”. When a house is abandoned, both objects like a wooden door and raw materials like iron can be saved from the ruin. More...
First of all, what is plastic? It is a durable material that takes up to 450 decompose. It is estimated that 3-10% of the 300 million tonnes produced every year end up directly in the oceans.
How can you reduce using plastic? Try not to use plastic bags. Require a bag made of fabric instead. And in place of plastic bottles buy a bottle, which is a little expensive but one that you can use for a long time. Say no to plastic utensils and avoid microbeads. More...
Definiton:
What is electronic waste?
Electronic waste are used electronics which are destined for refurbishment, reuse, resale and recycling.
Norway and other european countrys lead the world electronic waste production. In 2017, each inhabitant in Norway produced 28.5 kg of electronic waste.
However, electronic devices can be recycled. They are often shredded and sorted. After they are separated into clean commodities that can be used to make new products.
The problem is, not every electronic device can be recycled easily. For example ovens or cooling equipments such as freezers, are often full of toxic chemicals such as lead and ozone destroying substances.
Sadly, electronic waste does often get mixed up with general household waste. If it ends up in general waste, it can not be recycled. This is why an efficient separation of waste is very important!
Question:
How big is the largest electronic waste landfill in Ghana? (landfill = Müllhalde)
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Electronicwaste.pptx (14,50 mb)
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