Ecoquiz: Test Your Green Home Knowledge Now!
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
Back to top