5b The Greendex
Reading and speaking
1 We describe people and their behaviour as 'green' when they help the environment. How green are you? Answer the questions.
1 Do you ...
recycle your rubbish?
ever buy second-hand goods?
switch computers and TVs off before you go to bed?
use public transport or share car journeys?
2 Can you think of more ways to be green in your daily life?
2 Work in groups. Read the frist paragraph in the article about the 'Greendex'. Then discuss the questions.
1 What is the purpose of the 'Greendex'
2 Is your country in the survey?
3 What kinds of cost do you think each of the four categories includes (e.g. housing = electricity, gas)?
3 Read the latest results from the 'Greendex'. Label the pie charts (1-5) with the correct country.