Lauren Singer - TED-talk - Listening Exercise

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Why I live a zero waste life - Lauren Singer

Why I live a zero waste life - Lauren Singer

Take notes while listening to the following TED Talk given by Lauren Singer about plastic pollution.

Also, note down the things Lauren did and the benefits of her actions.

Things that Lauren did:

Things that Lauren did:

- Bring her own jars and bags to store to fill with bulk or package-free items

- Buy fruit and vegetables from the farmers market

- Make all of her own products

- Buy second-hand clothes

- Downsize

The benefits of her actions:

The benefits of her actions:

- Save money

- Eat better

- Have more energy

- Need less sleep

- Be happier

Now respond to the following True / False statements:

1. The speaker intends to discuss how a live a life without wasting a simple minute.

1. True
2. False

2. The speaker's idea of not producing any trash was influenced by other people.

1. True
2. False

3. It was the girl in the environmental study course who encouraged Lauren to stop using plastic.

1. True
2. False

4. A zero-waste lifestyle means that you do not use any plastic products.

1. True
2. False

5. The speaker felt happier because she was implementing what she was preaching.

1. True
2. False

6. The speaker is in direct competition with Bea Johnson who runs a blog called 'The Zero Waste Home'.

1. True
2. False

7. The speaker's transition into a zero lifestyle was challenging at times.

1. True
2. False

8. You need to understand what you are throwing away to reduce your trash.

1. True
2. False

9. The speaker's zero-waste lifestyle is completely in alignment with her values and beliefs.

1. True
2. False

10. The speaker explains why the use of plastic is the single biggest threat to our planet.

1. True
2. False

11. The reason Lauren decided to stop using plastic was that ...

1. she was encouraged by her friend.
2. she became self-aware
3. she was so mad at the girl
4. it was an easy thing to do

12. Which of the following is not one of the three simple steps suggested by Lauren Singer?

1. Look at your trash and understand it.
2. Pick fruit that is easily reachable.
3. Use a reusable bag.
4. Learn how to make your products yourself.

13. The tone of the speech is ...

1. encouraging
2. condescending
3. regretful
4. unconcerned