Sustainable practices
Are used pizza boxes and fast food packaging recyclable?
No!
How much water is used in the average 20 minute shower?
50-80 gallons of water
What is one example of a renewable source of energy?
sun, wind, water, etc.
True or False: Most U.S. recycling ends up in the landfill so it makes no difference if you recycle or not.
False, although some does go to the landfill due to contamination, most of it does not.
What is the most common material in U.S. landfills and incinerators?
Food waste
What does planting trees do for the environment?
absorbing carbon dioxide, combating climate change, producing oxygen, and improving air and water quality.
What makes up the largest percent of pollution in the ocean?
Plastic
As of 2021, what percentage of the world's electricity is produced from renewable sources?
38%
What percent of plastic is recycled?
1%
What percentage of the U.S. food supply ends up being wasted?
30%-40%
What is the term for the process of farming with increased environmental awareness and stewardship?
Sustainable Agriculture
How many liters of water are used to produce 1 carbon shirt?
2,700
How much has electricity use increased on average per year since 2020? (Percentage)
1.3%
What percentage of Recyclable materials end up being trashed each year?
79%
On Average how long does it take for a plastic water bottle to decompose?
450 years.
When printing a paper, if you switch from Arial Font to Century Gothic, how much ink can you save?
30%
What percentage of sea life is proven to be affected by Water/Ocean plastic Pollution?
90%+
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla at home? (any answers in the range will be accepted)
$6-$14.50 depending on the make of the Tesla
Out of those who have access to recycling, what percentage of families in the United States recycle?
59% of households
How many pounds of trash does the average American produce per day?
4.5 pounds.
deforestation has caused what percentage of greenhouse has emissions?
11-20%
What percent of water left on earth is still freshwater?
2.5%
What fraction of electricity is wasted in the United States per year?
roughly 2/3
What percentage of U.S. households have access to curbside recycling?
73%
Which country has the best recycling rate in the world?
Germany