Historical Non-Fiction
What year was BuildingGreen Founded?
1985
Carbon is the ____ most abundant element in the universe
Fourth
What is the lead story in this week's bulletin?
Acceptable answers:
COVID-19
IAQ
Brent's take on Green Build
Name all three current Peer Networks.
SCL
SDL
SMEPL
What toy does Ralphie want in the movie A Christmas Story (aka the worst movie ever - "Amanda's Grandma")
A red rider BB gun
What is the name of the first newsletter the organization published
EBN
What year was carbon identified as an element?
1789
We been covering a lot about the IRA recently. What does the IRA acronym stand for?
Inflation Reduction Act
At a recent staff meeting Amanda shared information about newly formed Peer Network Working Groups. Name one of the new working groups
Acceptable answers:
Eliminating PFAS in Building Materials
Water-Carbon Connection
Project Process
What is the highest grossing holiday film of all time?
The Grinch (2018) grossed over $500M.
What year did Charlotte start at BG
1998
What % of the human body is made up of carbon?
19%
Every year Brent creates an eagerly anticipated "list", name that list
TOP TEN PRODUCTS
We are launching a new network for sustainability leaders who have been in the industry 30+ years. Name that new network
Sages
In what city does Kevin McAlister live when he is left "Home Alone"
Chicago
Alex Wilson founded BuildingGreen and a non-profit organization. Name that non-profit
Resilient Design Institute
Carbon black was the first pigment used in this ancient art form. A sleeve of carbon, anyone?
Tattooing
Lizzy wrote a news brief this week about the Surgeons General call to action. What action are they calling for?
Healthy building policies
BG hosted a large Peer Network Show-N-Tell event at a recent conference. Name that conference
Green Build
This Frank Capra beloved holiday classic was a bomb at the box office
It's a Wonderful Life
In airports across the country you can find water fountains stamped with this BG "certification". Name that certification
Green Spec
What are the three forms of carbon found in nature?
Amorphous, Graphite and Diamond
In every issue of the bulletin there are the same three links across the top of page. Name these links.
Knowledge base
Education
Community
The Networks host a virtual gathering the first Friday of every month, open to all network members. What's that gathering called?
First Friday FIKA
What holiday TV classic had a negative impact on the sale of "fake" aluminum Christmas trees.
A Charlie Brown Christmas.