The History of Sustainability
JCCC Sustainability
Random Sustainability Facts
Sustainability Terms
Personal Sustainability
100
Which of the following concepts are included in the "three pillars" model of sustainability?
A. Environment, society, technology
B. Society, politics, economy
C. Environment, society, economy
C. Environment, society, economy
100
What is the average amount of compost that the Center for Sustainability staff collects on a daily basis from the campus kitchens currently?
A. 100-200 pounds
B. 300-400 pounds
C. 500-600 pounds
B. 300-400 pounds
100
The average American family of four wastes how much money per year on food that is not eaten?
A. $750
B. $1,500
C. $5,000
B. $1,500
100
Which most accurately describes a living wage?
A. The hourly wage paid based upon a person's qualifications
B. The wage needed to support one's cost of living without needing additional financial assistance
C. The hourly wage that, at a minimum, supports a standard of living above the poverty level
B. The wage needed to support one's cost of living without needing additional financial assistance
100
The total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions is called a "carbon ______"
Carbon footprint
200
Which of the following best describes the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
A. A framework of 12 goals aimed at reducing global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
B. A series of environmental regulations designed to protect the world's oceans and forests
C. A set of 17 global goals created to address issues such as poverty, inequality, and climate change by 2030
C. A set of 17 global goals created to address issues such as poverty, inequality, and climate change by 2030
200
How many individual birds have been entered into JCCC's Birdstrike Collision study since 2018?
A. 300-400
B. 700-800
C. 1,100-1,200
C. 1,100-1,200
200
This was the first National Park in the United States
Yellowstone (1872)
(Sequoia and Yosemite were both in 1890)
200
The term "_______ economy" is one in which there is continual reuse of resources so that no waste is created.
Circular economy
200
Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, meaning it can be recycled without losing its quality--no matter how many times it's recycled. Recycling one aluminum beverage can save enough energy to run which of the following:
A. A laptop for 10 hours
B. A TV for 2 hours
C. A refrigerator for 6 hours
B. A TV for 2 hours
300
Which of the following is the most commonly used definition of sustainable development (as identified in the Brundtland Report, 1987)?
A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
B. Creating a government welfare system that ensures universal access to education, healthcare, and social services
C. Setting aside resources for preservation, never to be used
A. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
300
Galileo's Pavilion is the only building on JCCC campus that holds this LEED rating.
LEED Platinum
300
In 2015, this ocean phenomenon was mapped for the first time. Located between California and Hawaii, the area is three times the size of France. It contains 100,000 tons of floating plastic. What is it called?
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
300
The term is used to refer to geographic areas without ready access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food
Food desert
300
Which of the following food items produces the most greenhouse gas emissions (from beginning of life through human consumption)?
A. Chicken breast
B. Salmon fillet
C. Veggie burger
D. Beef burger
D. Beef burger
400
In 2015, nearly every country in the world signed this landmark legally-binding treaty. The goals of this treaty are:
- Limit global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels
- Pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels
- Help countries adapt to climate change
- Mobilize finance to address climate change
The Paris Agreement
(Will also accept Paris Accords or Paris Climate Accords)
400
What percentage of JCCC's electricity comes from renewable sources?
A. 25-35%
B. 50-60%
C. 75-85%
D. 90-100%
D. 90-100%
Around 97% of all electricity at JCCC comes from renewable sources (10% solar power and the rest wind power through an agreement with Energy)
400
This European country has the highest per capita use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the world. They have also invested heavily in EV infrastructure, including charging stations and perks for EV owners.
Norway: all-electric vehicles made up 80% of passenger vehicle sales in 2022
Other countries share of EV sales:
Iceland (41%), Sweden (32%), the Netherlands (24%), China (22%), the European Union (12%), and the United States (6%)
400
This term refers to, "the fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens, ensuring that no group, particularly marginalized communities, bears a disproportionate share of environmental harms"
Environmental justice
400
Which of the following are renewable energy sources. Mark all that apply.
❑ Oil
❑ Geothermal
❑ Natural gas
❑ Wood
❑ Coal
❑ Wind
❑ Solar
❑ Hydropower
❑ Geothermal
❑ Wind
❑ Solar
❑ Hydropower
500
The MDGs were a precursor to the SDGs, as they were adopted by all UN Member States to achieve between 2000-2015. The MDGs were a set of 8 goals focused on poverty reduction and social development for developing countries only. What does "MDGs" stand for?
Millennium Development Goals
500
This was the year that JCCC's Center for Sustainability began.
2009
500
This is the most commonly littered item in the world
Cigarette butts
(About 4.5 trillion cigarettes are discarded globally each year.)
500
This term, often used for sustainable problem-solving, refers to "a holistic approach to analysis that focuses on the way different parts of a system interact and how they influence one another within a whole."
Systems thinking
500
If the entire United States made this one sustainable behavior change for just one day each week, it would be the equivalent of not driving 91 billion miles—or taking 7.6 million cars off the road.
Not eating meat or cheese
(Will accept "Meatless Mondays" or "Go Vegetarian" or something similar)