Energy
What renewable energy source uses photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight directly into electricity?
What is solar power?
What is the common term for waste that can be decomposed by microorganisms?
What is biodegradable waste?
What is the term for when companies make misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product?
What is greenwashing?
What reusable item helps reduce the need for single-use plastic bottles?
What is a refillable water bottle?
What does ECOS stand for at Sierra College?
What is the Environmentally Concerned Organization of Students?
What are the three types of pollution?
What is air, soil, and water pollution?
The “three Rs” of waste management are Reduce, Reuse, and what?
What is Recycle?
In 2015, which major car company was caught falsifying emissions tests, becoming a prime example of corporate greenwashing?
What is Volkswagen? (Dieselgate scandal)
What sustainable practice involves growing food without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers?
What is organic farming?
ECOS promotes sustainability on which Sierra College campus?
What is the Rocklin campus? (or specify your campus if different)
What term describes the total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly by human activities?
What is a carbon footprint?
What is the largest component of municipal solid waste in the United States by weight?
What is paper and cardboard?
A product labeled “eco-friendly” without certification or proof is committing what type of deceptive marketing practice?
What is vague or unsubstantiated claim greenwashing?
Which sustainable fashion material is made from the fast-growing bamboo plant?
What is bamboo fabric (or viscose from bamboo)?
What annual Sierra College event does ECOS often support or host to promote environmental awareness?
What is Earth Day (or the Sustainability Fair)?
What process uses bacteria to break down organic material in the absence of oxygen to produce biogas?
What is anaerobic digestion?
What type of plastic is commonly used in single-use water bottles and is labeled with the recycling code #1?
What is PET or polyethylene terephthalate?
What color is often overused in marketing to make products appear more sustainable or natural?
What is green?
What term describes designing products so that all materials can be reused, recycled, or safely returned to nature?
What is cradle-to-cradle design?
What type of local campus initiative might ECOS support to reduce waste and promote sustainability?
What is a composting or recycling program?
In 2023, which country generated the largest share of its electricity from renewable sources—nearly 100%?
What is Iceland?
What is the name of the massive accumulation of marine debris located between Hawaii and California?
What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
What global standard or certification can verify a company’s sustainability claims to prevent greenwashing?
What is B Corp Certification?
What type of building certification measures energy efficiency and environmental performance, often featuring green roofs and passive design?
What is LEED certification?
ECOS members have worked with Sierra College’s Facilities Department to advocate for what kind of energy or sustainability improvement on campus?
What is renewable energy integration / solar panel installation / sustainable landscaping?