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

• This engaging video 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.

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.

Additional Prerequisites

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

Differentiation

• 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 would be a good resource to use alongside Energy Conservation Audit and Action Plan, Lights out Day, Household Energy Usage, The Powerful Role of Household Actions in Solving Climate Change, or Powering Our Household.
  
• Science and engineering classes could use this video as part of a project to evaluate, research, and refine this energy solution.