Question

assess whether each choice is a positive environmental choice or a negative environmental choice. answer choices may be used more than once. label as a) or b)
a) positive environmental choice
b) negative environmental choice.

1. using incandescent light bulbs
2. using natural light when possible
3. reduce single use plastic
4. eating food produced locally

Explanation:

• Incandescent light bulbs are less energy - efficient (higher energy consumption, more greenhouse gas emissions from power plants).
• Using natural light reduces energy demand (lower electricity use for artificial lighting).
• Reducing single - use plastic decreases plastic waste (plastic pollution in landfills, oceans etc.).
• Eating local food reduces transportation - related emissions (less fuel used for long - distance food transport).

Answer:

1. b) Negative environmental choice
2. a) Positive environmental choice
3. a) Positive environmental choice
4. a) Positive environmental choice