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What impact does unsustainable behavior have on our planet? Can you identify what belongs into which garbage bin?
Putting your devices on standby mode will stop Leaving you appliances on standby mode is convenient but drains energy. It's a phenomenon called vampire power, standby power
FALSE
them from using energy. or energy leaks, and is used by devices even when they appear to be turned off.
Conventional chewing-gum contains plastic. TRUE Chewing gum is essentially made from polymers, which are synthetic plastics that do not biodegrade.
Every type of paper can be thrown into the Generally, paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, and napkins cannot be recycled – one reason being the low quality of these types of
FALSE
paper recycle bin. papers. The fibers are too thin and short to withstand the recycling process. But these types of papers can often be composted.
The following symbol (triangular
This identifies the type of plastic resin used to make the item by providing a 'Resin Identification Code'. The number often found
“chasing black arrows”) on an item FALSE
inside the triangle simply indicates what type of plastic the item is made from.
means that it is recyclable.
Often, washing a car by hand means using a steady stream of water. This approach can use 300 or more litres of water verses 50-
It’s better for the environment to wash your 100 used by many commercial car washes. In addition, carwash businesses are required to send their dirty wash water to municipal
TRUE
car at the car wash. wastewater plants for treatment. Some businesses reclaim it for reuse onsite. Water and contaminants from home vehicle washing,
on the other hand, typically drain to sewers and right into rivers and other surface waters, where they pollute.
NOWADAYS, WE USE PLASTIC IN MANY DIFFERENT FIELDS. BUT HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR NORMAL PLASTIC TO DECOMPOSE?
• up to 250 years
• up to 350 years
• up to 450 years
• up to 550 years
90% OF OUR PAPER IS MADE OUT OF WOOD PULP. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS AN ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL FOR MAKING PAPER?
• Hemp
• Sheepskin
• Panda excrement
• All of the above
WHERE ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO PUT EMPTY MILK AND JUICE CARTONS (TETRA-PAKS)?
• Paper bin (red)
• Plastic bottles bin (yellow bin)
• Öko-Box
• Non-recyclable trash (black bin)
AFTER YOU THREW AWAY YOUR TETRA-PAKS, YOU RECYCLED YOU GLASS BOTTLES. UP TO WHICH PERCENTAGE OF NEW STAINED GLASS BOTTLES IS MADE OUT OF RECYCLED GLASS?
• 50%
• 70%
• 80%
• 100%
WE DO USE ABOUT 130 LITRES OF WATER PER DAY. HOW MUCH OF IT DO WE USE TO DRINK AND PREPARE FOOD?
• About 5 litres
• About 15 litres
• About 35 litres
• About 50 litres
Products labeled as “natural”, “eco-friendly”, or “green” These types are ambiguous terms sometimes used by marketers to appeal to consumers shopping for environmentally
FALSE
are better for the environment. preferable or healthy products. They can lead consumers to think products are greener or healthier than they really are.
When it comes to energy & water use, dishwashers just keep getting better and better. New Energy Star-qualified models
Washing dishes by hand saves water & energy. FALSE
use half the energy of hand washing and a fraction of the water.
Regional products can be harmful for the Not only regionality but also seasonality is crucial for climate friendly shopping. For example: Heating energy used to grow
TRUE
climate. fruits or vegetables off season can be more harmful to the environment than the transport from foreign regions.
The majority of food is thrown by supermarkets and
FALSE Actually, most of the wood waste is produced by private households.
similar businesses.
Conventional sun protection cream contains plastic. TRUE A lot of sun protection creams contain liquid microplastics (so-called acrylate crosspolymer) to influence their consistency.