A resource for teaching and learning about consuming planet earth
A resource for teaching and learning about consuming planet earth
A resource for teaching and learning about consuming planet earth
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Buy ‘green’, save money<br />
Working in small groups, prepare a multimedia presentation or poster on the life cycle of<br />
a mobile phone or another popular product such as an iPod. Use the life cycle flow chart<br />
to help plan your presentation.<br />
Product<br />
Inputs<br />
4. How to be a ‘green’ shopper<br />
Read the following advice on how to be a ‘green’ shopper <strong>and</strong> then prepare a visually appealing<br />
poster, leaflet or web page <strong>for</strong> students summarising what you consider to be the key points.<br />
Which is the best option <strong>for</strong> the environment?<br />
Compare price, quality <strong>and</strong> environmental per<strong>for</strong>mance of different br<strong>and</strong>s. Sometimes,<br />
environmentally friendly products may cost more, but energy savings will leave the consumer<br />
better off.<br />
Is it made from recyclable materials?<br />
Choose products made from paper, cardboard, aluminium, steel <strong>and</strong> recycled plastics to create<br />
dem<strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong> recyclable materials. Know the difference between recycled <strong>and</strong> recyclable.<br />
Look <strong>for</strong> the following in<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />
– percentage recycled (paper <strong>and</strong> cardboard)<br />
– unbleached (paper <strong>and</strong> cardboard)<br />
– made from recycled plastic<br />
– made from sustainable managed timber<br />
– recycled content (metals <strong>and</strong> plastics).<br />
Do I need this packaging?<br />
Choose refillable or reusable packs. Avoid over-packaged or throw away goods such as plastic<br />
cutlery with a takeaway meal <strong>and</strong> say “No” to unnecessary plastic bags. Australians use<br />
approximately 6 million plastic bags each year – enough to stretch around the world 37 times!<br />
consumer affairs victoria<br />
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Design, market research, product testing<br />
Extracting, processing of raw materials<br />
Manufacturing<br />
Distribution<br />
Consumption<br />
Disposal<br />
Outputs (waste)<br />
Need consumer help? 1300 55 81 81 www.consumer.vic.gov.au
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