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The Environmental Cost of Free Two-Day Shipping

Secondary

Description

Online shopping has become a way of life! This video talks about how online shopping can impact our environment.

As you may know this is a quick and easy way to get things you need.  However, when you place an order online you are offered many delivery options. Who wouldn't choose the fastest option, right? After all, you want that product as soon as possible.  But, which delivery choice is best for the environment?

Watching this video, students will understand what two-day shipping really entails and how it has a negative impact on the environment!

General Assessment

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This video can appeal to secondary teachers from a number of curriculum areas including economics, social studies, geography and environmental studies. This video can be used as a support to any environmental or world issues unit when looking at our ecological footprint.

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Themes Addressed

Citizenship (1)

  • Sustainable Consumption

Waste Management (1)

  • Source Reduction

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