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Evan Trivia
100

This term, central to Toyota’s manufacturing philosophy, refers to the practice of continuous improvement involving all employees, from executives to assembly line workers.

What is "kaizen"?

100

This internal training program, founded in 1961, has helped develop thousands of McDonald’s managers and franchisees around the world.

What is Hamburger University?

100

This Michigan-based automaker announced a $35 billion investment in electric and autonomous vehicles, including plans to build EV battery plants in the state.

What is General Motors?

100

According to recent surveys, more than 60% of consumers say they’re more likely to buy a product with packaging that includes this visual label indicating environmental responsibility.

What is a recycling symbol or eco-certification?

100

His Zodiac sign.

What is Sagittarius?

200

Mobil 1 sponsors this premier motorsport event, often dubbed the “greatest spectacle in racing,” as part of its high-performance branding.

What is the Indianapolis 500?

200

This brand's "Charged" refreshment came under scrutiny in 2023 after viral stories highlighted the dangers of its high caffeine content. 

What is Panera?

200

This Michigan city was the first in the state to adopt a formal climate action plan in 2007 and continues to lead with its 2030 carbon neutrality target and investments in green infrastructure.

What is Ann Arbor?

200

This lightweight, transparent material is the most commonly used plastic in beverage bottles worldwide.

What is PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)? 

200

Where he worked as a teen.

What is American Eagle?

300

With over 50 million built since it was released in 1996, this is the best selling car of all time.

What is the Toyota Corolla?

300

Before becoming a global giant, McDonald’s began as a single restaurant opened by these two brothers in this city.

What is San Bernadino, CA?

300

The agency where Upland's founder now works, abbreviated as EGLE, works to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources. (Looking for full name)

What is the Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy?

300

This brand is known for its innovative squeeze bottle packaging in the notoriously messy olive oil category. 

What is Graza?

300

What state he is from.

What is Delaware? (What happens in Delaware? Common question!)

400

Mobil 1 was the first widely available synthetic motor oil in the U.S., launched in this year — a time when gas was under $1 and Star Wars ruled the box office.

What is 1974?

400

This fast-food restaurant holds the title for having the most locations in the US with over 20K locations. 

What is Subway?

400

Designated as the largest freshwater system in the world by surface area, the Great Lakes contain approximately this percentage of the world’s surface fresh water. (have to be within 3%)

What is 20%

400

In sustainability reporting, this 3-letter acronym refers to a tool used to evaluate the environmental impact of packaging from raw material extraction to disposal.

What is LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)?

400

The names of his siblings.

I don't know this but I think Evan can verify I am typing this live in this meeting

500

Mobil 1’s parent company, ExxonMobil, operates one of the world’s largest synthetic lubricant research facilities in this U.S. state.

What is New Jersey?

500

In 2009, this brand launched a complete recipe overhaul after this brutally honest ad campaign publicly admitted their product “tasted like cardboard.”

What is Domino's Pizza Turnaround campaign?

500

In 2022, Michigan launched this statewide campaign to reduce contamination in recycling bins.

What is the “Know It Before You Throw It” campaign?

500

This skincare brand emphasizes airless pumps and opaque packaging to preserve the potency of active ingredients like retinol and vitamin C — reinforcing its positioning in the medical-grade skincare market.

What is PCA Skin?

500

The breed of the beloved Luna.

What is a beagle dachshund? I think?

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