How green are you?

You are busy in your house tidying up going from room to room spending 5 to 10 min. in each. Which is the best way to save energy?

• Switch the lights on and off every time you move from room to room.

• Keep the lights on as you move about the house.

You are hungry and want to bake a potato. Which method is "greener"?

• Put it in an electric oven for an hour.

• Quickly zap it in the microwave.

You are thirsty so you go to a cafe to buy a drink. What do you choose?

• a bottle of mineral water

• a cup of coffee in a polystyrene cup

You need a new shirt/blouse and there are two that you like in the shop. You look at the label and see that one is made of 100% pure natural cotton and the other is 50% polyester. You want to be as environmentally friendly as you can. Which one do you choose?

• The 100% cotton shirt

• The 50% polyester shirt

Do you leave the tap on when you brush your teeth ?

• Yes

• No

As well as putting their health and the health of those around them in danger, smokers also put the environment in danger.

• True

• False

Which is the "greenest" way to wash your clothes?

• Machine wash in cold water

• Hand wash in hot water

Which form of transport is better for the environment?

• Driving by car

• Flying by plane

When you go to the supermarket how do you take your shopping home?

• In plastic carrier bags from the supermarket

• In your own bag or basket

If you have the choice, how do you prefer to buy a cold drink in a cafe.

• in a can

• in a glass bottle