Waste Management
What is the most important step in waste management?
A) Recycling
B) Reducing Consumption
C) Sorting Waste
B) Reducing Consumption
Name a Sustainable
Development Goal (SDG)
that is addressed by
Lá:léms Ye EverGreen
Possible answers:
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
UFV has Gas Absorption Heat Pumps, that reduce the use of natural gas and lower GHG emission on campus. Where are they located?
A) Athletics Center
B) La:Lem te Baker
C) Trades and Technology Center
C) Trades and Technology Center
True or False: Canadians don’t have to worry about saving water because we have so many rivers and lakes.
False: Saving water helps to keep water available for fish and other wildlife and helps to prevent drought. Treating and pumping water also takes a lot of energy, so by wasting water you’re also wasting energy, both cause stress on our environment!
What is the source of most of UFV’s Electricity?
A) Fossil Fuels (Gas and oil)
B) Solar Power
C) Hydro Electricity (Dams)
C) Hydro Electricity (Dams)
BC’s electricity is mostly generated through dams! This helps UFV to be sustainable as power generated through dams has low emissions. Did you know that Lá:léms Ye EverGreen is powered completely from electricity?!
What is the most recyclable material?
A) Aluminum Cans
B) Plastic Bottles
C) Paper?
Aluminum Cans
They are 100% recyclable and recycled indefinitely without affecting the quality!
What is light pollution?
Outdoor lighting that brightens the otherwise naturally dark night sky and have impacts to wildlife and human wellbeing.
At Lá:léms Ye EverGreen, outdoor lights were chosen that reduce light pollution by directing light towards the ground, helping protect wildlife while keeping walkways safe.
What resources are not available to borrow or use at the UFV Library?
A) Sewing Machines
B) Plant Seeds
C) Gardening Tools
D) Nintendo Switch
C) Gardening Tools - But, the Fraser Valley Regional Library can help there!
Tell us some simple ways you can contribute to saving energy in Lá:léms Ye EverGreen!
Possible answers:
Turning off the lights when not in use
Running the washing machine on cold
Shorter/cooler showers
Unplug unused devices
Turn down the thermostat when leaving the room
Close windows when your heat is on
True or false: UFV has solar panels on its roofs
True! There are 321 solar panels on Building G that generate electricity and solar thermal panels at Lá:lém te Baker that collect and use the heat from the sun.
Which of the following can be flushed down the toilet?
A) Toilet Paper
B) Flushable Wipes
C) Menstrual Products
A) Toilet Paper
Only toilet paper can be flushed.
All other products, even those market as “flushable” can lead to clogged pipes and problems in wastewater treatment plants as they don’t breakdown quickly.
UFV worked with Dialog, a B certified Corporation on the design of this building. What is a B Corp?
A) Business to business certified corporations.
B) Corporations that have achieved notable sustainability-related achievements.
C) Corporations dedicated to creating positive social and environmental change.
D) Big Corporation – a business with at least 100 full time employees
C) Corporations dedicated to creating positive social and environmental change.
We have two pollinator gardens on the Abbotsford campus. Where are they (name one)?
Behind Lá:lem te Baker (student housing)
Between building C and S (beside the Yurt)
How can you save money on groceries – while also shopping more sustainably?
Possible Answers:
-Buy necessities in bulk as a group, and divide between students
- Discounted produce is often still good to eat, make soups with, and can usually be frozen and stored for a couple months if you can’t use it immediately
-Check out discount food options such as "Too Good To Go"
True or false: The windows in Lá:léms Ye EverGreen have a role in the building’s energy efficiency?
True! The Double and tripled paned windows that are installed in the building help to prevent heat exchange with the outdoor environment meaning less energy is used to try and manage a comfortable temperature indoors
What Steps are needed to properly dispose of a coffee cup?
1. Remove the lid
2. Empty leftover contents
3. Rinse out
4. Place in the recycling bin with lid and cup seperates
We always recommend trying to bring a reusable mug instead.
Our new student residence building has achieved LEED gold certification and BC Step Code 4 Net Zero Ready. What does LEED stand for?
A) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
B) Leading Efficient and Ethical Designs
C) Leadership in Ethical Environmental Design
D) Lowered Emissions and Environmental Degradation
A) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
In what year did UFV become a signatory of the SDG Accord?
A) 2015
B) 2019
C) 2023
D) 2025
C) 2023
The SDGS were adopted in 2015, and the SDG Accord was created in 2017. UFV became a signatory in 2023.
True or false: Buying ‘eco-friendly’ items is always best for both you and the environment!
False – ‘eco-friendly’ as a label is not a regulated term. This is a common way for companies to greenwash their products. Other terms that have no regulation include ‘all-natural’ and ‘green’ – when trying to buy with intention, it is best to do your own research and buy known, certified products with set standards such as Fair Trade or Energy-Star.
What does LED stand for?
A) Light, Efficient, and Dimmable
B) Light Emitting Diode
C) Luminary Energy Device
B) Light Emitting Diode
Which of these common school necessities can not be recycled at UFV?
Trick Question! (Kind of)
Textbooks and Binders can't technically be recycled on campus, but they do have options for reuse!
Textbooks – Bookstore buy back
Old/unwanted binders –if still usable, bring to A224 Supplies Share
Pens – Bring to A224
Batteries – can be recycled at B150
An LCA was performed to determine the total impact of building materials used for the new student residence. What does LCA stand for?
A) Long-term Carbon Assessment
B) Leading Climate Assessment
C) Land and Climate Assessment
D) Life Cycle Assessment
D) Life Cycle Assessment
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was completed to understand and quantify the environmental impact of the building's structure and envelope materials.
When new plants are chosen for UFV’s grounds, native plants and plants adapted to require less water are prioritized. What are some benefits to this?
Possible Answers
-Saving money in terms of less water and resources needed to grow healthily
- Native plants are adapted to the local environment and often disease resistant
- Saving energy and water
- Native plants attract more pollinators
Which action does NOT help conserve energy?
A) Washing clothes in cold water
B) Flushing the toilet less
C) Taking shorter showers/fewer baths
D) Unplugging a laptop when it’s turned off
B) flushing the toilet less
While it reduces water-use, flushing the toilet does not use energy (i.e. natural gas or electricity)
Which is better for sustainable energy consumption: having solar panels or LEDS?
Having LEDs!. Improving energy efficiency in a building should come first. We want to first reduce the amount of energy we use before finding new ways to generate it!