Course: Environmental Health:
Of the various changes occurring in a lake as it undergoes eutrophication, which is most directly responsible for the loss of high-quality fish?
A. excessive releases of methane gas
B. accumulation of poisons produced by cyanobacteria
C. depletion of dissolved oxygen
D. "rotten-egg" odor of hydrogen sulfide gas
E. accumulation of toxic metals on fish gills
ECOGREEN dish soap is made from natural ingredients and biodegrade quickly in the environment. It's hypo-allergenic formula and natural scent promotes healthy skin while removing grease and grime from soiled dishes.
A. Environmentally Green (resources, ecology, air, water, land "safe")
B. Energy Green (uses little energy)
C. Healthy (safe for people making the product)
LIGHTSAVER BULBS are comprised 40 LED circuits and use 1/10 the power of normal incandescent bulbs and ? of compact fluorescent. The natural light emanating from these bulbs creates a soothing atmosphere will saving the planet
A. Environmentally Green (resources, ecology, air, water, land "safe")
B Energy Green (uses little energy)
C. Healthy (safe for people making the product)
SUPERCLEANER PLUS concentrated industrial soap packets will minimize storage problems
A. Environmentally Green (resources, ecology, air, water, land "safe")
B. Energy Green (uses little energy)
C. Healthy (safe for people making the product)
The ADVANCE ECOTOILET includes a small exhaust fan that ventilates the bowl and has a heated seat that automatically and quickly reaches a comfortable 110 F.
A. Environmentally Green (resources, ecology, air, water, land "safe")
B. Energy Green (uses little energy)
C. Healthy (safe for people making the product)
Pick only one of these consumer products and conduct a qualitative Life Cycle Analysis.
1. Compare Single Use Disposable Diapers TO a Diaper Collection/Washing/Delivery service?
2. Compare Pre-packaged bottled water TO a reusable, insulated water bottle?
3. Compare a wooden baseball bat TO an aluminum baseball bat?