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What is a Carbon Footprint?
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (especially carbon dioxide) released into the atmosphere as a result of human activities.
Examples of activities that increase it:
Driving petrol/diesel cars
Flying
Using electricity from fossil fuels
Eating meat
Buying new clothes often
Visuals: Icons or images of cars, planes, factories, meat, and electricity.

REAch 2 Carbon Reduction Efforts
Overview:
REAch 2 is working to reduce its carbon footprint by using energy-efficient systems, promoting recycling, and encouraging sustainable practices in schools.
Student Engagement:
What questions would you ask someone from REAch 2 about their efforts?
Space for students to write interview questions.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce: Use less turn off lights, avoid waste.
Reuse: Use items again water bottles, bags.
Recycle: Turn waste into new products paper, plastic, cans.
How it helps: Less energy is used, fewer resources are needed, and fewer emissions are produced.

Planting Trees
Video: How Trees Help
Take notes while watching. What do trees do for the planet?
Key idea: Trees absorb CO 2 and release oxygen.

Why Trees Alone Are not Enough

Trees take time to grow.
They can not absorb all the CO 2 we produce.
We must also reduce how much CO 2 we create.
Lifestyle changes are essential (e.g., using less energy, eating less meat).

Reducing Energy Use
List all the electrical items you use at home/school.
Reflection Questions:
Can you turn them off when not in use?
Do you leave lights or devices on?
Could you use less heating or air conditioning?
Key message: Every small action helps reduce fossil fuel use.

School Walkabout Activity

Instructions:
Walk around the school.
Look for ways to reduce energy use and waste.
Examples:
Lights left on?
Computers on standby?
Could we plant trees or recycle more?

What changes could we suggest?