Campus Sustainability Basics
Starbucks lids go in which waste stream bin?
A. Trash
B. Recycling
C. Compost
What is the name of the lake that is connected by the Spokane River and is located by Jepson and the Myrtle Woldson?
A. Liberty Lake
B. Lake Arthur
C. Medical Lake
B. Lake Arthur
Which of the following is an example of an eco-friendly practice used in landscaping?
A. Watering lawns daily with sprinklers
B. Planting drought-tolerant native plants
C. Using synthetic fertilizers year-round
D. Mowing grass every other day
B. Planting drought-tolerant native plants
What is the main purpose of Gonzaga’s campus food pantries?
A. To provide meal plans for students
B. To offer emergency snacks for staff
C. To support students facing food insecurity
D. To store donated food from faculty
C. To support students facing food insecurity
The Green Fund is meant for sustainability projects led by who?
A. Gonzaga Students
B. Gonzaga Faculty
C. Gonzaga Staff
D. All of the Above
A. Gonzaga Students
How many waste streams are there on campus?
A. 3
B. 1
C. 2
A. 3 (Regular Trash, Recycling, Compost)
Which tribe originally lived where Gonzaga University now sits?
A. Salish Tribe
B. Spokane Tribe
C. Salish and Spokane Tribes
B. Spokane Tribe
Why is Gonzaga specifically recognized as a Salmon Safe and Bee Campus?
A. Because it offers environmental classes
B. Because it reduces pesticide use and protects water quality
C. Because it hosts farmer's markets on campus
D. Because it composts cafeteria waste
B. Because it reduces pesticide use and protects water quality
How many food pantries are available to students across Gonzaga University?
A. 1 - located at the Hemmingson Center
B. 1 - located in the Humanities Building
C. A & B
D. None
C. A & B
What does the Green Fund at Gonzaga University support?
A. Athletic scholarships
B. Student-led sustainability projects
C. Campus event catering
D. Construction of new buildings
B. Student-led sustainability projects
Used pizza boxes go in which waste stream bin?
A. Regular trash
B. Recycling
C. Compost
D. All of the above
C. Compost
Which U.S. president established the Spokane Tribe of Indian Reservation?
A. Rutherford B. Hayes
B. James A. Garfield
C. Chester A. Arthur
A. Rutherford B. Hayes
What type of landscaping is used on the lawn of the Office of Sustianability building?
A. Mediterranean
B. English Garden
C. Xeriscaping
C. Xeriscaping
What is one way students can support food sustainability on campus?
A. Only eating out at local restaurants
B. Volunteering with Campus Kitchens or food recovery programs
C. Skipping meals to reduce food demand
D. Throwing away leftover food
B. Volunteering with Campus Kitchens or food recovery programs
Gonzaga University holds which titles?
A. Salmon Safe
B. Bee Campus
C. LEED Certified Buildings
D. All of the Above
E. A & C only
E. A & C only
Starbucks paper cups can go in which waste stream bin?
A. Trash
B. Recycling
C. Compost
A. Trash
Which program does the city of Spokane particularly use to prioritize sustainability initiatives?
A. Priority Climate Action Plan
B. Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
C. Sustainability Action Plan
C. Sustainability Action Plan
How many types of edible plant trees are there around Lake Arthur?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 0
B. 3
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between food insecurity and academic performance among college students?
A. Food insecurity leads to improved focus and motivation
B. Students facing food insecurity tend to perform better due to resilience
C. Food insecurity is linked to decreased academic performance and increased stress
D. There is no proven relationship between food and academic outcomes
C. Food insecurity is linked to decreased academic performance and increased stress
Which of the following is an example of a LEED-certified building feature you might find at Gonzaga?
A. Neon lighting
B. Water-saving plumbing and energy-efficient systems
C. Buildings painted green
D. Double-sized parking lots
B. Water-saving plumbing and energy-efficient systems
When planning events, planners can do what to make their event more sustainable?
A. Ensure there are two waste stream bins available
B. Bring in outside food
C. Get their event green event certified
C. Get their green event certified
Gonzaga University sits on how many acres of land?
A. 175
B. 155
C. 150
C. 150
Which of the following benefits do edible landscaping trees provide on a college campus like Gonzaga?
A. Reduce carbon emissions and promote food sovereignty
B. Serve only an aesthetic purpose with no ecological benefit
C. Attract pests that harm campus gardens
D. Increase irrigation needs and energy usage
A. Reduce carbon emissions and promote food sovereignty
Which of the following campus initiatives most directly addresses both food waste and student hunger at Gonzaga University?
A. The Green Fund Grant Program
B. The Composting Initiative at the COG
C. Campus Kitchens Project
D. LEED Building Certification Program
C. Campus Kitchens Project
Why is Gonzaga’s recognition as a Bee Campus important to campus ecology?
A. It reduces grass maintenance needs
B. It supports pollinator-friendly habitats and biodiversity
C. It allows Gonzaga to sell honey locally
D. It limits the use of outdoor seating during summer
B. It supports pollinator-friendly habitats and biodiversity