Environmental Science and Sustainability 2 assignments

First Assignment

Unit 3 - Discussion Board 

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, complete and upload this Energy Use Table Worksheet and write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments.

You want to be part of the Green Revolution and are looking to find ways to reduce your energy use. But first, you must know what your energy use is. Complete the following:

• Complete the table to keep track of your energy use for 3 days this week. Include the following:
  • What types of energy or fuel did you use (including any renewable sources of energy, such as wind, hydroelectric, solar, etc.)?
  • What was the purpose of the energy or fuel use (heating or cooling, recreational, etc.)?
• Save your chart, and present it with 300-500 words containing the following information:
  • Which primary energy source does your electric company use to generate electricity (coal, nuclear, renewables, etc.)?
    • Cite the source for this information.
  • What changes could you make to decrease your energy use?  
  • What changes could you make to increase your energy efficiency?
• Which changes will be most difficult for you to implement? Why do you think so?

SECOND Assignment

Unit 4 - Individual Project 

Municipal solid waste (MSW) is all of the garbage, refuse, trash, or junk that gets thrown away from homes and small businesses. All of this MSW is collected and taken away. Have you ever wondered where it goes? In the 1950s and 60s, it went to open dumps. In the 1970s, landfills were established, but there were problems, and today there is new legislation and technology to better manage this waste.

For this assignment, you will review the history of MSW and complete the SCI201 Worksheet.