Energy Conservation
Water Conservation
Climate Change
Waste Reduction
Recyling
100
Q: When doing laundry, which uses the least energy? a) Permanent Press b) Cold c) Mini/Small
100
Q: How much water does the average American use in a day? a) 50-100 gallons b) 110-130 gallons c) 140-170 gallons
A: c (140-170 gallons) Source: www.sscwd.org/tips.html
100
Q: Name two forms of transportation that have lower emissions than driving a car.
Bicycling, walking, public transportation, rollerblading, skateboarding.
100
At the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters, name the program offered in Suffolk’s bookstores to encourage customers not to take a disposable bag with their purchase.
Bring Your Own Bag
100
Q: Which of the following are NOT recyclable at Suffolk: a. Foam coffee cups b. Brochures c. Empty shampoo bottles d. Empty paperboard cereal boxes
A-Foam Coffee Cups
200
Q: Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource? a) Wind Power b) Hydropower c) Geothermal d) Fossil Fuels
200
Q: This substance is a mixture of water and sulfur dioxide. It occurs when coal is burned, releasing sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere.
200
Q: This Oscar-winning documentary featuring Al Gore helped bring about a mindshift change regarding global climate change?
An Inconvenient Truth
200
Suffolk recycles approximately what percentage of its total waste stream? a. 10% b. 40% c. 60% d. We don’t keep track
B-40%
200
: True or false: much of the furniture in 10 West has recycled content and was made regionally.
True
300
Q: Name 2 of the 3 types of devices Suffolk installed last year to conserve water?
A: dual-flush toilets, low-flow showerheads, low-flow faucet aerators
300
Q: In the 2 minutes it takes for you to brush your teeth, how much water goes down the drain if you leave the water running? a) 1/2 gallon b) 1 gallon c) 2 gallon d) 4 gallon
300
What Suffolk University building was awarded Gold-LEED certification by the US Green Building Council?
10-West
300
You can save 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide if you cut down your garbage by this percent. a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20
b. 10%
300
Q: Last academic year, Suffolk recycled approximately 160 tons of paper, enough to save how many trees? a. 1,000 b. 2,200 c. 2,700 d. 4,000
A: 2,700
400
Q: By turning your computer to ‘sleep’ instead of leaving it running on full power, you save what percentage of electricity? a) 65 b) 75 c) 85 d) 95
400
When doing laundry, it is best to wait until you have a full load. Why?
: So you get the most out of each wash and do not do loads as frequently, thereby reducing energy and water consumption.
400
: By burning fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil and clearing forests we have dramatically increased the amount of what gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, causing temperatures to rise?
Carbon Dioxide
400
Q: It is estimated that the average American goes through (blank) plastic bags in one year.
360- give or take 20 bags
400
If I am done drinking from a can of soda, the 3 next steps are to:
1. Make sure its empty 2. Bring it to the recycling/trash closet on my floor. 3. Put in the proper container for empty glass/metal/plastic.
500
Q: If you’re cold in your dorm room, the best thing to do environmentally and financially speaking is to: a. Put on socks b. Use a space heater c. Call Facilities to report an issue d. A&C
D Note: Suffolk discourages the use of space heaters, as they are energy hogs!
500
Q: What percentage of the world’s CO2 emissions does the US produce? a) 1/5 b) 1/4 c) 1/3 d) 1/2
500
he planet currently has how many parts per million CO2? a. 300 b. 350 c. 390 d. 425
C-390
500
If everyone in the US sent how many fewer holiday card(s), we would save over 50,000 cubic yards of paper?
One!
500
Q: How many years does it take for an aluminum can to decompose in a landfill?
A: Between 80-100 (must be in range)
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