Social responsibility activities

Week 12
WEEK 12

HOMEWORK ACTIVITY

Homework: 9 R’s of sustainability

Objective: The student understands 9 R’s of sustainability and its benefits for the environment.
Speaking Activity
Think about your neighborhood, city, or country, then record a 2 mins video where you explain
what 9 R’s of sustainability are and give at least 1 example per one in order to help the
environment.
Tips for good video and audio quality:
- Record in a quiet place.
- Speak clearly.
- Use your hands-free device when recording.
- You need to appear on the video, don’t wear mask, glasses, hats, or elements that can cover your
face.
- Don’t read!
- To record your video, you can use your cell phone, a computer, or a camera. Please check that the
video you have can be played in a computer; try to use wma. or mp4 format.
- Then upload your video in YouTube and paste the link of your video in this workshop to allow your
tutor to assess it.
Important conditions
 At the beginning of the video, greet and introduce yourself (name, age, and city). Remember
that YOU must be talking to the camera. You can use visual aids, but I want to see your face
while you talk.
 Remember to use the vocabulary you learned throughout the course or vocabulary you are
familiar with.
 Pronunciation is very important; I need to understand and hear what you are saying.
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 Check the volume of your recording and make sure there is no noise around.
 The length of the video must be minimum 2 minutes, maximum 3 minutes; longer or shorter
videos will be strongly penalized.
 The sound has to be good. Make sure I can clearly hear you.
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Audio Dialogue

9 R’s of sustainability
My name is Maria Isabel Soto Ramirez. I am a sixth semester Industrial Engineering student at the Areandina
University Foundation

Rethink 

It's living a more sustainable lifestyle is rethinking or reevaluating what you're currently doing. An
example, if we are not satisfied with the amount of garbage we produce, carry out a waste audit.
Refuse
An example is magazines or newspapers, which can now be sent electronically.
Reduce
Reduce as much as possible the consumption of resources both in the manufacture and in the use
of a product. An example is turning off the light if it is not being used.
Reuse
If a product is in good condition and fulfills its original function, it should continue to be used.
Re-Gift
An example is if you have a gift that is not going to be used, pass it on to someone who will.
Repair
Fix a defective product to continue giving it its original use. An example is when an appliance fails, it
is taken for repair.
Rent
An example is renting a kit of tools than buying all of them since they are not needed often.
Recycle
An example is a home recycling program for things like glass, plastic, cans, paper, cardboard, and
yard waste.
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Rot
Process of decomposition of organic matter in nature but carried out in a controlled and optimized
way. An example is Starting a home composting system with fruit and vegetable waste.

References
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EnergiaSostenible, EnergiaSostenible, & EnergiaSostenible. (2022). Las 9 R’s: La clave de la

economía circular. Energía Y Sostenibilidad - Energía Y Sostenibilidad.

https://energiaysostenibilidad.com/las-9-rs-la-clave-de-la-economia-circular/

Gina. (2019). The 9 R’s of Living a Sustainable Lifestyle. Gypsy Soul.

https://www.gypsysoul.co.uk/the-9-rs-of-living-a-sustainable-lifestyle/

Responsabilidad Social Empresarial y Sustentabilidad. (2023, January 14). Regla de las 9 R de la

Economía Circular. Responsabilidad Social Empresarial Y Sustentabilidad.

https://responsabilidadsocial.net/regla-de-las-9-r-de-la-economia-circular/