Mini Project 1 p2

Mere som dette

Energy Conservation

af Nadiehsda Anderson

the power of social media

af bashi mashi

Floods

af Tung Wai Kiong Derek (Mr) N/A

MEANS OF TRANSPORT

af Claudia VS

Participant 2

Concerns

Finds the climate changing worrying due to it will affect future family and the weather conditions changing in the wrong seasons.

They could reduce the amount of electricity they use.

They have an air miles card wiith virgin which is first class.

Travels abroad alot by plane, car, boat and train.

The household has 3 cars, which are not very energy efficent. 2 of the cars don't travel very far only about 12 miles a time, the participant's car runs on unleaded petrol.

Habits

Grows own fruit and veg.

Composes waste daily, including grass cuttings, veg peelings and chicken + dog bedding.

Showers everyday and only baths at the weekend.

Always boils the kettle full, just for two cups of tea even though most of the time they use a coffe machine.

Charges their mobile every day but leaves it plugged in over night.

Always leaves wi-fi on.

Leaves computer on stand by but is turned off at night.

Only puts heating on in the winter, Morning: 6am - 7.30am. Evening: 4pm - 10pm

Recyles everyday such as glass, cardboard, plastic, paper. Aswell as recycling belongings by taking items to charity shops and carboot sale.

Other

Has oil heating

House is insulated

Has single glazing

Attitudes/Behaviours

Has tried energy saving by cutting down the use of electricity by using lamps instead of having lights on. Also using less water and recyling more.

Doesn't use solar power but uses energy saving light bulbs.

Their hobbies involve the use of power including gardening and cooking.

Their toliet has only a full flush, so more water is used.

Puts washing machine on half load mainly but only uses full load for towels and bedding.

Uses energy saving domestic appliances such as light bulbs, washing machine and dishwasher. They don't use an energy reader.

Uses aerosols

Uses harmful chemicals

Uses a lot of water

Uses a lot of energy

Domain Knowledge

Knows the impact fuel costs have on the environment.

Knows how to dispose electric products in the correct manner as her husband is in the trade.

Fully aware of carbon footprint and the climate change.