Energy
Which is a renewable energy source?
Solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower
All of the above
True or False: All glass is recyclable
FALSE
Did you know how long it takes a plastic bottle to degrade in a landfill?
10 years, 100 years, 1000 years
Up to 1000 years!
True or False: batteries can be disposed of as trash
FALSE!
Batteries should be properly disposed of in designated waste locations (go to your local Home Depot, Lowe's, or Staples)
What color bin is used for recycling?
Blue
Which renewable energy source is most efficient
Solar, hydroelectric, wind
Hydroelectric
What symbol is used to show that an item is recyclable?
A triangle made of arrows
Did you know, the most commonly littered item is....
Cigarettes!
What are the 3 R’s of sustainability?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What greenhouse gas is absorbed by trees and plants?
Carbon Dioxide
What is the most used fossil fuel?
Petroleum
What metal is considered "infinitely recyclable”
Aluminum
Did you know that the greenhouse gas contributing most to global warming is...
Carbon dioxide!
What kind of light bulbs are most sustainable for the environment?
LED Bulbs
What does a carbon footprint measure?
Your carbon emissions
Which item takes more energy to produce?
1 kg of paper or 1kg of steel
1 kg of paper
What is the most recycled item in the US?
Paper
Did you know that the country that wastes the most food annually is....
The U.S
About 80 billion pounds per year go to waste
The biggest benefit of electric cars is…
They contribute less to greenhouse gas emissions
Which item is compostable?
Fruits, soda can, straw
Fruits
How much energy does 1 solar panel produce?
50-150 watts, 150-200 watts, 200-400 watts
200-400 watts
Globally, how much plastic waste is recycled? (Take a wild guess)
9%
Did you know that the animal most affected by plastic pollution in the ocean is the...
Sea turtle
On average, how many gallons of water are used when washing dishes by hand?
Which of the following is biodegradable?
Apple core, plastic fork, Aluminum foil, glass bottle
Apple Core