Sustainabilty

Which uses less water, washing a full load of dishes by hand or in the dishwasher?

• By hand

• Dishwasher

What type of supermarket bag is more ecofriendly, paper or plastic?

• Paper

• Plastic

• Either is fine

• None of them

Appliances that are turned off don't use any electricity.

• True

• False

Hybrid cars are slower and less safe than conventional cars.

• True

• False

Approximately how much global electricity output is produced from renewable sources?

• 1%

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

About how much money do you save by replacing a single incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light (CFL)?

• $1

• $5

• $10

• $30

It is better to leave a lamp with a compact fluorescent light on than to turn it on and off several times a day.

• True

• False

During a long trip, you conserve more fuel by driving fast and getting to your destination sooner than you do by going the speed limit.

• True

• False

Dropping the thermostat from 70 to 68 degrees (21.1 to 20 degrees Celsius) saves you about how much on your heating costs?

• 1%

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

Which of the following is an alternative material for making paper?

• Panda excrement

• Hemp

• Sheepskin

• All of the alternatives