Sustainability Quiz

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 75% of the waste produced by Americans is recyclable. What percentage do you think we actually recycle (on average)?

20%

30%

40%

50%

When you turn on an incandescent light, what percentage of the energy is converted to visible light?

30%

50%

75%

How long does it take aluminum to decompose?

10-50 years

50-100 years

100-200 years

200-500 years

At minimum, how long does it take recycled aluminum to be put back on the shelf?

6 weeks

12 weeks

6 months

1 year

True or False: There is a limit to how many times aluminum can be recycled.

True

False

On average, how many pounds of compostable waste do U.S. Households generate per year?

350lbs

450lbs

550lbs

650lbs

What are the benefits of composting?

Adds important nutrients to the soil

Reduces the need for expensive fertilizers

Reduces waste

All of the above

True or False: The fashion industry is the world's largest polluter.

True

False

On average, how many trees does each Americans use per year?

True or False: the energy required to produce, deliver, and dispose of junk mail is produces more greenhouse gases than 2.8 billion cars.

True

False

Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

Carbon dioxide produced from burning fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, oil)

Methane produced by livestock

Nitrous Oxide produced by burning fossil fuels and solid waste

All of the above

Do you pledge to make a change to your daily life to limit the impact you have on this planet and live more sustainably?

Yes

A 5 minute shower is equal to how many gallons of water?

10-15 gallons

15-20 gallons

20-35 gallons

None of the above

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