Sustainability Discussions | Anglais Seconde

• Sustainable: Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level
• Eco-friendly: Not harmful to the environment
• Renewable: Replenished naturally and can be used indefinitely
• Carbon footprint: Total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual or organization
• Circular economy: Economic system aimed at eliminating waste and reusing resources

"We need to develop sustainable practices in our daily lives."

"This product is eco-friendly and made from recycled materials."

"Solar energy is a renewable source of power."

• Protecting ecosystems and biodiversity
• Reducing pollution and waste
• Using renewable resources responsibly
• Minimizing carbon footprint

• Ensuring fair access to resources
• Protecting human rights
• Creating inclusive communities
• Improving quality of life for all

• Long-term financial stability
• Creating jobs and opportunities
• Supporting local economies
• Investing in sustainable technologies

• Climate change: Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns
• Deforestation: Clearing forests for other land use
• Biodiversity: Variety of life forms in an ecosystem
• Conservation: Protection of natural resources
• Restoration: Returning damaged ecosystems to their natural state

• Renewable energy systems
• Waste reduction and recycling
• Water conservation methods
• Protected area management
• Green transportation

• Equity: Fairness and justice in distribution of resources
• Inclusion: Ensuring everyone can participate fully
• Community resilience: Ability of communities to withstand challenges
• Human rights: Basic rights and freedoms for all people
• Quality of life: Well-being and satisfaction of individuals

• Education access programs
• Healthcare for all initiatives
• Housing assistance projects
• Community development programs
• Employment equity policies

• Green economy: Economy focused on sustainable development
• Corporate social responsibility: Companies considering social and environmental impact
• Impact investing: Investments with positive social or environmental impact
• Sustainable business models: Profitable operations that consider environmental impact
• Green jobs: Employment in environmentally beneficial sectors

• Investing in renewable energy
• Supporting sustainable businesses
• Implementing carbon pricing
• Developing circular economy models
• Creating green job opportunities

• Reduce, reuse, recycle waste materials
• Conserve water and energy at home
• Use public transportation or walk/bike
• Buy locally produced goods
• Choose eco-friendly products

• Implementing green supply chains
• Reducing packaging waste
• Using renewable energy sources
• Offering sustainable product alternatives
• Measuring and reporting environmental impact

• Solar power: Energy from the sun converted to electricity
• Wind power: Kinetic energy from moving air converted to electricity
• Hydroelectric power: Energy from flowing water
• Geothermal energy: Heat from Earth's interior
• Biomass energy: Organic materials used for energy

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
• Lower long-term costs
• Energy independence
• Job creation opportunities
• Environmental preservation

• Reduce: Minimize resource use and waste generation
• Reuse: Extend the life of products and materials
• Recycle: Transform waste into new products
• Repair: Fix items instead of replacing them
• Refurbish: Restore products to working condition

• Product design for durability
• Take-back programs
• Sharing economy platforms
• Material recovery systems
• Industrial symbiosis

1. _____

2. _____

3. _____

4. _____

5. _____

1. Sustainability → B: Practice of using resources without compromising future generations

2. Carbon footprint → C: Total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual or organization

3. Circular economy → E: Economic system aimed at eliminating waste and reusing resources

4. Biodiversity → D: Variety of life forms in an ecosystem

5. Renewable energy → A: Energy that replenishes naturally and can be used indefinitely

• Sustainability is about meeting present needs without compromising the future
• Carbon footprint measures environmental impact
• Circular economy eliminates waste and reuses resources
• Biodiversity refers to ecosystem variety
• Renewable energy sources regenerate naturally

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms from the list: [sustainability, renewable energy, carbon footprint, circular economy, biodiversity]

1. The company is committed to ________ by reducing waste and conserving resources.
2. Installing solar panels helps generate ________ for the office building.
3. Traveling by train reduces your ________ compared to flying.
4. The ________ model focuses on reusing and recycling materials.
5. Protecting ________ is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems.

1. _______________

2. _______________

3. _______________

4. _______________

5. _______________

1. The company is committed to sustainability by reducing waste and conserving resources.

2. Installing solar panels helps generate renewable energy for the office building.

3. Traveling by train reduces your carbon footprint compared to flying.

4. The circular economy model focuses on reusing and recycling materials.

5. Protecting biodiversity is crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems.

• Context clues help determine the correct word choice
• Sustainability refers to resource management
• Renewable energy comes from natural sources
• Carbon footprint measures environmental impact
• Biodiversity relates to ecosystem health

• Renewable energy capacity has grown by 85% in the last decade
• Only 9% of plastic waste is recycled globally
• Food waste accounts for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions
• Over 1 million species are threatened with extinction
• Global temperatures have risen 1.1°C since pre-industrial times

• Paris Agreement (2015): Limit warming to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 17 interconnected goals for 2030
• UN Framework Convention: Foundation for climate action

• Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
• Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
• Goal 13: Climate action
• Goal 14: Life below water
• Goal 15: Life on land

• Reduce energy consumption at home
• Choose sustainable transportation
• Support eco-friendly businesses
• Reduce meat consumption
• Practice the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Share sustainability knowledge with others
• Support environmental organizations
• Vote for sustainability-focused leaders
• Participate in environmental initiatives

• Understanding sustainability as meeting present needs without compromising the future
• The three pillars: environmental, social, and economic sustainability
• Renewable energy and circular economy principles
• Individual and corporate responsibilities
• Global cooperation and international goals

• Daily sustainable practices
• Environmental conservation efforts
• Corporate sustainability initiatives

• Positive environmental outcomes
• Social equity improvements
• Economic opportunities