Global Warming
What is the primary cause of global warming?
Greenhouse effect
Name 3 members of CSL
Who speaks for the trees?
THE LORAX
Why can’t greasy pizza boxes be recycled?
The oil/grease contaminates the paper recycling process.
What is an animal that doesn't have lungs?
Ants, Beetles, Lungless Salamanders, Earthworms, Fish (Gills), Marine Invertebrates such as sponges, jellyfish, corals, and sea stars
What is the difference between global warming and climate change?
Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average temperature, while climate change covers a broader range of phenomena, including sea-level rise, ice melt, and shifting precipitation patterns
What organization does CSL support in the Thanksgiving food drive?
Baltimore Hunger Project
"The Lorax" was written by what famous author?
Dr. Seuss
Which of these items is NOT recyclable: (A) Plastic milk jug, (B) Glossy magazine, (C) Chip bag, (D) Aluminum foil?
(C) Chip bag (they are made of mixed materials)
How many hearts does a hagfish have?
4 hearts
What is a carbon footprint?
The total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an individual or organization
Which house won the Thanksgiving food drive?
Owl
How many languages is the Lorax in? (bonus if you can name them)
5: English, Spanish, Russian, German, and Italian
If you recycle 1 ton of paper, how many trees are you saving?
17 trees
Roughly how tall is the tallest tree in the world?
380 feet tall
How much has the average global temperature increased since the late 19th century?
2 degrees farenheit
Name 3 organizations that CSL supported during Day of Service
Baltimore Hunger Project, Art with a Heart, Cylburn, Meals on Wheels, Leveling the Playing Field, Pickersgill
What machine did the Once-ler invent which allowed him to chop four trees at a time?
The Super-Axe-Hacker
What is the most recycled product in the world?
steel
How much garbage does the average American throw away per day?
Between 4 – 5 pounds
Which sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US?
Electricity production
How many trees did CSL x ECo plant last spring with the money raised from the clothing swap?
12 trees!
When did the Lorax movie come out and how long is the movie?
2012 and 1 hour 26 minutes
What percentage of plastic is actually recycled globally?
Only about 9% of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled, with most ending up in landfills or the environment, according to UN Environment Programme
When was the first Earth Day celebrated?
April 22, 1970