Bees
What is the name of the structure where honey bees live?
A hive
What colour bin at Carleton is used for recycling?
Blue
What gas is the biggest contributor to global warming?
Carbon dioxide
Reusable water bottle OR disposable plastic bottle?
Reusable water bottle
A used Kleenex
Garbage
What do bees collect from flowers to make honey?
Nectar
Carleton’s campus includes a building with a green roof. What is one benefit of a green roof?
It reduces heat and supports plant life
What is one visible sign of climate change happening today?
Melting ice caps, extreme heat, or changing weather patterns
Buying almond milk OR cow’s milk?
Almond milk
(uses far less land + emits less CO₂, but has higher water use — STILL overall more sustainable)
Your Tim Hortons iced coffee cup (plastic)
Recycling (lid and cup rinsed)
What is the job of worker bees?
They gather food, care for the hive, and protect it.
What Carleton program encourages students to reduce waste and conserve energy in residence?
The Residence Energy Challenge or Carleton Green programs
Why do scientists track global temperature increases?
It helps measure how fast the planet is warming
Buying locally grown produce OR buying imported produce grown in-season?
Imported in-season produce (often)
(Transportation footprint is smaller than growing off-season in heated greenhouses)
Greasy pizza box with cheese stuck to the bottom
Compost (if allowed) OR Garbage depending on local rules
What does “pollination” mean?
Moving pollen from one flower to another so plants can grow fruit or seeds.
Carleton sits between the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River. Why does this matter for sustainability?
These waterways support local ecosystems and require careful protection.
What is the term for the long-term warming effect caused by greenhouse gases trapping heat?
The greenhouse effect
Taking a 25-minute bath OR a 7-minute shower?
Shower
(Uses far less water + energy)
Dead batteries
Hazardous Waste / E-waste bin
Why are bees considered a keystone species?
Many plants and crops depend on them for pollination.
Name one sustainability action Carleton is recognized for in its STARS rating.
Energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, or sustainable food options
What is one human activity that increases greenhouse gas emissions?
Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, or industrial production
Buying new “eco-friendly” clothes OR wearing old clothes longer?
Wearing old clothes
(The most sustainable item is the one you already own)
Broken glass drinking cup
Garbage (NOT recycling — safety hazard)