Less energy, better future
How Can you measure your carbon footprint in your daily life?
You can accurately measure your carbon footprint by simply counting the number of times you use your phone each day
Using apps that assess various aspects of life can help you understand and reduce your carbon footprint
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
What are some passive thermal efficiency systems?
Using metal roofing is the best method to enhance passive thermal efficiency, as it absorbs and retains heat
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
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 government initiative that mandates all residents to use electricity from the grid exclusively
An energy community is a group of individuals who use only fossil fuels to power their homes
What is a smart city?
A smart city is a place where all buildings are made entirely of glass to maximise natural light
A smart city only focuses on transportation infrastructure and ignores other aspects like energy or waste management
A smart city uses technology and data to improve urban services, enhance sustainability, and improve the quality of life for its residents
Which of the following materials is NOT needed to build a DIY solar oven?
Glass or plastic wrap
Cardboard box
Electrical wire
What is the main advantage of using a solar oven?
It requires a lot of electricity
It reduces the use of fossil fuels
It doesn't work on cloudy days