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How a Sticker Kept 3 Billion Tons of CO2 Out of the Air

Provided by: Hot Mess |Published on: April 27, 2021

Videos Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

This engaging video from Hot Mess outlines the history of energy efficiency improvements in household appliances since the 1980s and the benefits of Energy Guide and Energy Star stickers.
The video describes how government regulations have made appliances more efficient, limiting carbon emissions and saving consumers money on their energy bills.

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Economics

Authors: Hot Mess

Region: Global

Languages: English

Positives

The video uses a variety of music, graphics, and text to engage students and ensure understanding.
The video demonstrates how regulations that encourage sustainable solutions can also be beneficial economically.

Prerequisites

The students should have some prior knowledge of household energy usage and its impact on climate change.
There is an advertisement at the end of the video. The content concludes at 4 minutes, 38 seconds.

Differentiation & Implementation

Economics classes can use this video when identifying how economic decisions can positively impact society. The video Why One Conservative Texas City Went 100% Sustainable is another example of this.
Science classes can use this video while learning about their carbon footprint. The video is a good resource to use alongside Energy Efficiency and Climate Change, Lights Out Day, Watt's Your Appliance Energy Usage?, The Powerful Role of Household Actions in Solving Climate Change, or Powering Our Household.
Science and engineering classes can use this video as part of a project to evaluate, research, and refine this energy solution.

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