Act Green quizzes - RMIT Alumni

How much % of a mobile phone can be recycled?

• 70%

• 55%

• 90%

• 10%

Answer explanation

Mobile phones can be recycled to a large extent, with approximately 90% of the phone being recyclable.

This includes components such as the battery, circuit boards, and certain metals and plastics. Recycling mobile phones helps to reduce electronic waste and recover valuable materials that can be reused in the production of new devices.

A 5 minute shower is equal to approximately how many litres of water?

• 10-12 litres

• 60-100 litres

• 50 litres

• 25 litres

Answer explanation

A 5-minute shower typically uses around 60-100 liters of water.

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  During what time of the day does air travel have the LEAST damaging effect on the environment?

• Daytime

• Nightime

• Both are equally damaging

Answer explanation

During the daytime, air travel has the least damaging effect on the environment because sunlight helps to disperse the emissions from aircraft more effectively.

Sunlight breaks down pollutants and reduces their harmful effects. Additionally, during the daytime, there is usually more air traffic, which means that the emissions are spread out over a larger area.

A typical glass bottle would take _____ years or more to decompose.  

• 4000 years

• 500 - 1000 years

• About 100 years

• 10 - 20 years

Answer explanation

Glass is not biodegradable and does not decompose naturally like organic materials. A typical glass bottle would take 4000 years or more to break down into smaller pieces due to weathering and erosion.

How much of the world's water is available for human use?

• 97%

• 1%

• 29%

• 3%

Answer explanation

Only 1% of the world's water is available for human use.

The majority of the Earth's water is in the form of saltwater in the oceans, which is not suitable for drinking or most other human uses. The remaining freshwater is mostly locked up in glaciers, ice caps, and underground aquifers.

This limited availability of freshwater highlights the importance of conservation and sustainable use of water resources.

What does ESG mean?

• Environmental - Social - Governance

• Earth - Social - Governance

• Earth - Soil - Gas

• Environment - Safety - Goodwill

Answer explanation

ESG (Environmental - Social - Governance) takes the holistic view that sustainability extends beyond just environmental issues.

This concept is emerging its importance nowdays in Vietnam.

What is ESG closely linked to?

• The goodwill of a company

• The shareholder value of a company

• The financial performance of a company

• The market value of a company

Answer explanation

According to McKinsey, studies show that strong ESG performance is positively correlated with higher equity returns.

Companies that integrate ESG principles into their strategies tend to attract a wider range of investors who prioritize sustainability and social responsibility.

Our world has an unlimited amount of natural resources.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Natural resources are finite and limited in quantity. They include water, minerals, fossil fuels, and forests, which are all subject to depletion and can be exhausted if not managed sustainably.

Therefore, it is important to conserve and use natural resources responsibly to ensure their availability for future generations.

How long does it take for Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere to disperse?

• 100 years

• 50 years

• 10 years

• 1 year

Answer explanation

CO2 can be absorbed by various natural processes, such as photosynthesis by plants and dissolution into the oceans. However, human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, continue to release more CO2 into the atmosphere, which contributes to its long lifespan.

Therefore, it takes approximately 100 years for the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to disperse.

What is NOT an example of applying Sustainability in business?

• Reduce carbon footprint

• Encouraging diversity

• Care about employees' wellbeing

• Execute too much physical events

Answer explanation

Events cause impacts resulting from activities such as construction, energy use and transport of spectators and participants. These pose a considerable of impact on environmental issues such as climate change and the reduction in natural resources.

Online events are on the trends nowadays.