Ecoquiz: Test Your Green Home Knowledge Now!
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So, you think you’re green, eh? Let's see how green you really are. Take HomeSavvi’s EcoQuiz to test your green knowledge now and earn your eco-certificate!
- 1.What is low VOC paint or primer?
- A.
Low Volume Odor Chemicals
- B.
Low Volatile Organic Compounds
- C.
Low Ventilation Oxidant Chloride
- D.
Low Vascular Obsolete Compounds
- 2.How much does heating and cooling typically account for a home’s utility bill?
- A.
15%
- B.
25%
- C.
45%
- D.
60%
- 3.How much does the average home typically spend on energy bills every year?
- A.
$543
- B.
$1070
- C.
$1430
- D.
$2000
- 4.Currently, there are ________ million fridges over ten years old in the U.S.:
- A.
23
- B.
47
- C.
62
- D.
71
- 5.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers _____________ to be one of the five most urgent public health risks in the United States.
- A.
Asbestos
- B.
Radiation in countertops
- C.
Poor indoor air quality
- D.
Lack of water temperature control
- 6.In most households, the ___________ is the single biggest energy consuming kitchen appliance.
- A.
Oven
- B.
Dishwasher
- C.
Stove
- D.
Refrigerator
- 7.How often should you change your air filter, at a minimum?
- A.
Once every other week
- B.
Once every three months
- C.
Twice a year
- D.
Once a year
- 8.A programmable thermostat can save you about ______ a year in energy costs.
- A.
$30
- B.
$75
- C.
$120
- D.
$180
- 9.True/False: If you’re remodeling your bathroom, it’s best to keep your old vinyl flooring.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.True/False: When painting, you should leave out the paint primer because it is a toxin that has high VOCs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 11.When washing laundry or dishes, you should:
- A.
Use the dishwasher or laundry when it’s completely full- they operate most efficiently when full.
- B.
Fill the dishwasher or laundry washer only half full, so that the dishes/clothing can have maximum cleansing for each load.
- 12.When choosing a new refrigerator, you should look for models that:
- A.
Have the refrigerator and freezer side-by-side
- B.
Have the freezer on top and refrigerator on bottom
- C.
It doesn’t matter- most updated models are energy efficient
- 13.True/False: When updating old cabinetry, the most eco-friendly and healthy route is to reface, repaint, or resurface your existing cabinetry.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.Lowering your hot water thermometer to ____ degrees will help save energy.
- A.
90
- B.
100
- C.
120
- D.
130
- 15.Recommended temperatures are ____ to ____ degrees F for the fresh food compartment of the refrigerator.
- A.
21 to 24
- B.
30 to 33
- C.
37 to 40
- D.
40 to 43
- 16.Which of the following is not considered to be a green flooring material?
- A.
Laminate
- B.
Bamboo
- C.
Cork
- D.
Oak
- 17.After re-painting your home, what should you do with the unused or partially used paint containers?
- A.
Save them- the paint can be used for a different project in the future
- B.
Reuse them- You can recycle the containers by using them to store materials
- C.
Dispose them- The containers are considered hazardous waste and can over time affect the air quality in their storage area
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