Recycling
Climate Change
Global Initiatives
Sustainable Foods
BC nature
100

Which flexible package cannot be recycled curbside?


Plastic bags

100

The effect that warms the Earth's surface by trapping heat is called this

greenhouse effect

100

What annual event, first celebrated in 1970, raises awareness about environmental issues and is now recognized globally on April 22?

Earth Day

100

This sustainable food source comes from chickpeas and is often used as a plant-based protein in salads and dips.

hummus

100

This type of forest, characterized by tall trees like Douglas fir and Western red cedar, covers much of British Columbia.

Temperate Forest 

200

This material can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality.

Glass

200

The atmospheric layer protects us from harmful Ultraviolet Rays?

Ozone Layer

200

The Nature Conservancy's Plant a _____ trees campaign is a major forest restoration program whose goal is to restore and protect forests across the planet to slow the connected crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Billion 

200

High in protein and fibre, this food class includes lentils, beans, and peas, is often recommended as a sustainable food choice.

legumes

200

This urban park in Vancouver is known for its lush coastal rainforest, extensive network of trails, and diverse wildlife, including deer and various bird species.

Pacific Spirit Regional Park

300

Batteries and electronics contain hazardous materials and should be disposed of through these kinds of programs.

E-waste recycling programs

300

This international agreement aims to limit global warming to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.

the Paris Agreement

300

This international non-governmental organization, founded in 1971, is known for its environmental activism, including campaigns against whaling and deforestation.

Green Peace

300

This plant-based protein is a popular alternative to meat and is made by curdling soy milk.

tofu

300

This archipelago is renowned for its ancient forests, diverse ecosystems, and rich marine life, serving as a vital habitat for species like the bald eagle and the sea otter.

Haida Gwaii

400

You have just eaten a sandwich wrapped in aluminum foil, how should the aluminum foil be disposed of?

Foil needs to be cleaned of food to be recycled in blue bin

400

The thawing of this frozen soil releases large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

permafrost

400

What fund, established to support developing countries in their efforts to adapt to climate change, has raised billions since its inception in 2010?

Green climate fund

400

This type of seafood is often recommended as a sustainable option because it requires minimal resources to farm and has a low environmental impact.

Mussels 

400

This flower, known for its vibrant purple hue, is recognized as the official floral emblem of British Columbia and is often found in coastal regions.

Pacific dogwood

500

This European country leads the world in recycling rates, with over 60% of its waste recycled.

Germany 

500

The critical threshold for atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration that scientists consider a danger zone for climate stability is this many parts per million (ppm)

450 ppm

500

This international protocol, adopted in 1997 and later replaced by the Paris Agreement, aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industrialized countries.

Kyoto Protocol

500

Known for its low environmental footprint, this ancient grain is a staple in Andean cuisine and often replaces rice in sustainable diets.

quinoa

500

This hardy plant, commonly found in the coastal regions of British Columbia, has thick, waxy leaves and produces bright red berries that are a crucial food source for local wildlife. It is also traditionally harvested by Indigenous groups for its berries and leaves, which are used in various cultural practices and for medicinal purposes.

salal

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