T2T
Sustainability @Northeastern
Sustainability in Boston
Sustainable Choices
Environmentalism
100

When are Trash2Treasure meetings held?

Every other week on Wednesdays, 7-8pm

100

Which 2 T stops run through campus?

-Northeastern (Green Line)

-Ruggles (Orange Line)

100

What newly developed neighborhood in Boston will probably be underwater someday because why would you build on the waterfront like that

Seaport (South Boston)

100

How can you reduce your environmental impact when going shopping? (name 2 ways)

-reusable bag

-make a list & buy only what's on it

-think before you buy!!! 

-quality >quantity

100

Which global holiday falls on April 22 and emphasizes the importance of protecting the environment?

Earth Day

200

What are Trash2Treasure's 2 core programs?

Sale and Collection

200

Name another sustainability/environmental related club at Northeastern.

EX: HEAT, CANU, Terra Society, Wildlife Club, Sunrise, Divest, Bee Society, Slow Food, STAN, etc.

200

In 2023, Boston's mayor banned fossil fuels in new City-owned buildings (who is this)

Michelle Wu

200

How can you reduce your environmental impact while doing laundry? (Name 2 ways)

-Air dry clothes

-Wash in cold water

-Avoid fabric softeners (often contain unnecessary harmful chemicals)

-Wash full loads

-Wash clothes less often (some fabrics benefit from less frequent washing-ex: denim, wool)

200

Which Sewdish activist began the "School Strike for Climate" movement?

Greta Thunberg

300

What is Trash2treasure's instagram? (NO CHECKING ON YOUR PHONE!!!)

@nu_t2t

300

Northeastern offers discounts on passes for 3 forms of sustainable transportation, name 1 of these companies.

-MBTA

-Bluebikes

-Zipcar

300

Which park runs from Back Bay to Forest Hills and was developed in response to community member protests of an extension of I-95?

Southwest Corridor Park

300

How can you reduce your environmental impact in the kitchen/eating?

-eat less red meat & dairy

-compost/reduce food waste

-washing full loads in the dishwasher OR hand wash small loads

-reusable tupperware/plastic wrap alternatives

300

Which president created the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

Richard Nixon

400

Who is our textile recycling partner?

Helpsy

400

Where can you find bee hives/bee hotels on campus? (2 locations, name 1)

-Richardson Plaza (that outdoor area w/ the clock near Kariotis/Stearns/Law Buildings)

-Walkway between Ell/Cury & Mugar Hall (aka ramp between Krentzman & back of Curry)

400

What "event" occurs in Boston around September 1st each year when people move out and leave unwanted items on the street?

Allston Christmas

400

This form of marketing misleads with green marketing/packaging to convince consumers products are more environmentally friendly than they actually are.

Greenwashing

400

Branch of environmentalism that focuses on the disproportionate impacts climate change will have on marginalized communities?

Climate Justice

500

How much waste was diverted from landfills during Spring 2024 Collection?

11,467 pounds

500

Northeastern recently partnered with this app that reduces food waste by offering suprise bags of unsold food around closing times.

TooGoodToGo

500

As of 2018, all Boston residents live within a 10 minute walk of a park, making Boston the 2nd US city to achieve this. What was the first US city?

San Francisco

500

What percent of Americans drive to work (alone, no carpooling)?

75%

500

Which company popularized the concept of "carbon footprints" to shift the blame for carbon emissions from corporations to individuals?

BP (British Petroleum)