Renewable Energy/Climate Change
This type of energy comes from the sun and can be used to power homes and businesses.
Solar energy
This “R” in the waste hierarchy encourages people to use products multiple times.
Reuse
What year did CMU-Q launch the EcoCampus initiative?
2023
This type of pollution refers to contamination of the Earth's atmosphere.
Air pollution
This type of shopping bag is a sustainable alternative to plastic bags.
Reusable Bag
These giant structures convert wind energy into electricity.
Wind Turbines
Items like plastic bottles, paper, and aluminum cans can be transformed into new products through this process.
recycling
How many Sustainable Development Goals are there?
17
This is the name for toxic materials that leach into rivers, lakes, and oceans, harming aquatic life.
Water pollution
This natural material is often used in sustainable agriculture to enrich soil and improve plant growth.
Compost
This country leads the world in producing solar energy and is home to some of the largest solar farms.
China
This type of waste, often from electronics, is harmful to both the environment and human health if not disposed of properly.
E-waste
What CMU-Q dean supports the EcoCampus initiative?
Dean Trick
Excessive artificial light at night can cause this type of pollution, which disrupts ecosystems.
light pollution
Many people grow their own vegetables and fruits at home to reduce the need for these types of products, which often travel long distances.
Imported Foods
This greenhouse gas, produced by burning fossil fuels, is the largest contributor to global warming.
Carbon Dioxide
What live creatures are used in compost bins?
Earthworms
Name a material that takes over 400 years to decompose.
Plastic
Burning fossil fuels releases this harmful gas, contributing to both smog and acid rain.
sulfur dioxide
This practice involves reducing the amount of energy used in homes by unplugging devices and using energy-efficient appliances.
Energy Conservation
This is the largest source of fresh water on Earth.
Ice Glaciers
The buildup of plastic in the world's oceans is referred to as this.
Marine Debris
What do the letters “SDG” stand for?
Sustainable Development Goals?
This substance, once commonly used in paints and gasoline, is now banned in many countries due to its toxicity.
Lead
The average household uses the most water for this daily activity.
Flushing the toilet