Zero Waste
What is the main ingredient in DIY Sugar Scrubs?
Sugar
What city had a water crisis with high levels of lead contamination?
Flint, MI
What is a plant growing somewhere it shouldn't?
Weed
The place you can go to pick up free, donated items in the Coliseum?
The CommUnity shop
When was the C&S team created?
Fall 2025
Are Starbucks cups recyclable?
No
What South Carolina politician filibustered against the Civil Rights Act for 24 hours?
Strom Thurmond
What makes plants green?
Chlorophyll
About what percent of US food supply is wasted?
30-40%
What is the national park in SC?
Congaree
To reduce waste, you should buy egg cartons made of this instead of styrofoam
What is the podcast that EJ hosts?
Equalitree
Is soil alive?
Yes!
What are two on-campus restaurants you can get leftovers from at the CommUnity shop?
Starbucks and Panera
What act was passed in 1973 to protect wildlife at risk of extinction?
The Endangered Species Act
What is the "black gold" in composting?
Humus
This term describes the disproportionate exposure of communities of color and low-income communities to hazardous waste and pollution.
Environmental racism
Where can you buy the produce grown in the SusCaro garden?
At the farmer's market!
How much does the average American family lose on food waste per year?
$2,000
How many natural "wonders" of SC are there?
7
What are the 5 Rs of Zero Waste?
Reduce, reuse, recycle, rot, refuse
What city in India experienced high levels of toxic contamination exposure after an improperly maintained chemical plant ruptured?
Bhopal
What is the state flower?
Yellow Jessamine
What is the law that protects from a lawsuit if the food that a donor provides causes harm?
Good Samaritan Food Donation Act
This is the ability of an ecosystem to respond to disturbances and recover to its original state
What is resilience?