Consumption, Resources and the Environment: What you need to know
Introduction! Hey everybody! Our world is full of resources. Everyone uses resources in their daily lives, whether it's turning on the faucet, eating breakfast, or driving to work. Each of these activities relies on various resources. For example, a car uses gas to run, and our lights require electricity. Our world is complex, but together, we can do our part to minimize our carbon footprint and lessen the consumption of consumers:) Resources Resources can be categorized into three main types: renewable and nonrenewable. Renewable resources, such as wood, bamboo, and crops, are replenished within our lifetime. Solar and wind energy are inexhaustible because we can't use them all, and they are often popular renewable energy sources. In contrast, nonrenewable resources, such as natural gas, oil, and diamonds, have existed for millions of years and aren't renewable on human timescales. Brain Boggler An interesting fact from the Copper Development Association article is that i...