Sustainable urban living

Question 1

What is sustainable urban living?

Answer 1

meeting the needs of today without compromising people in the future’s ability to meet their needs

Question 2

What are some examples of sustainable urban living?

Answer 2

creating green space (more pleasant, reduces pollution, reduces flooding with trees), waste recycling (fewer new products needed and less in landfill), water and energy conservation (rainwater collection, water meters to raise awareness, better habits like turning off taps, renewable energy resources, energy efficient homes, reduced waste

Question 3

What was the name of the recycling scheme in Curitiba?

Answer 3

The green exchange

Question 4

How much of curitiba’s waste is recycled?

Answer 4

2/3

Question 5

What transport things do they have

Answer 5

bus lanes and colour coded bus routes, paid per km not per passenger so it’s fair, pay in advance and wider doors so it’s more efficient and more people can travel faster

Question 6

What is the green exchange?

Answer 6

exchange spare farm produce for recyclable waste

Question 7

Give examples of urban transport strategies (not in Curitiba for this flashcard but in an exam you can include Curitiba)

Answer 7

London congestion charge (pay money if you want to go to central London), London Underground carries 3 million passengers a day, park and ride means less cars and congestion, bus lanes or car lanes, self service bikes, flexible working hours avoid rush hour times