Christmas: The Environmental Impacts Quiz

What is the estimated average amount the British public will spend on Christmas presents this year?

• £500

• £602

• £700

• £800

How much plastic packaging is thrown away each Christmas in the UK?

• 100,000 tonnes

• 50,000 tonnes

• 150,000 tonnes

• 200,000 tonnes

What is a suggested alternative to buying presents that contribute to wasteful consumer culture?

• Experiences

• Clothing

• Toys

• Gift cards

How many real Christmas trees are sold each year in the UK?

• Ten million

• Seven million

• Five million

• Twelve million

What is a significant environmental issue with real Christmas trees?

• They can release greenhouse gases when decomposing

• They are not grown locally

• They do not sequester carbon

• They are too expensive

What is the carbon footprint comparison between artificial and real Christmas trees?

• Artificial trees have a lower footprint

• They have the same footprint

• Artificial trees have over ten times the footprint of real trees

• Real trees have a lower footprint

How much food is wasted in the UK during Christmas?

• Twelve million tonnes

• Ten million tonnes

• Seven million tonnes

• Five million tonnes

What is one way to reduce food waste during Christmas?

• Buy more meat

• Plan meals carefully

• Throw away leftovers

• Buy pre-packaged meals

What percentage of energy can LED Christmas lights save compared to incandescent bulbs?

• 100%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

What is the environmental impact of Christmas lights on Christmas Day in the UK?

• Enough to power a single home for a year

• Enough to power all of London for a day

• Enough to power a small city for a week

• Enough to light the Eiffel Tower for fifty years