Keppel Land - Test Your Green IQ!
Test your Green IQ and answer the 5 questions below!
Spoiler alert – the difficulty level increases hence some online reading may be required.
The first 20 participants who manage to get full marks will walk away with a limited edition “Keppel Land” USB port.
- 1.
Which of the following cannot be recycled?
- A.
Office documents
- B.
Used pizza boxes
- C.
Biodegradable plastic bags
Correct Answer
B. Used pizza boxesExplanation
It seems like these cardboard boxes are made for the recycling bins but pizza boxes are often tainted with food and grease. Many items are recycled using a heat and water process, which is not problem for plastic and glass. However, paper fibers cannot separate from oils (we all know water and oil don’t mix!) during the pulping process and food grease normally cause the entire batch to be ruined.
This is the reason that other food related items are non-recyclable (used paper plates, used napkins, used paper towels, etc).Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which type of supermarket bag is more eco-friendly, paper or plastic?
- A.
Paper
- B.
Plastic
- C.
Either is fine
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the aboveExplanation
Manufacturing and disposal of both paper and plastic bags harms the environment. Bring your own reusable bags instead.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is a carbon footprint?
- A.
The measured amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission caused by a person, organisation, event or product
- B.
The imprint left by your feet on the beach
- C.
The emission amount from a standard, mid size vehicle
Correct Answer
A. The measured amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission caused by a person, organisation, event or productExplanation
A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact our activities have on the environment, and in particular climate change. It relates to the amount of greenhouse gases produced in our day-to-day lives through burning fossil fuels for electricity, heating and transportation etc.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Green buildings are:
- A.
A colour choice
- B.
A crucial part of reducing our environmental footprint
- C.
Powered solely by tapping solar energy
Correct Answer
B. A crucial part of reducing our environmental footprintExplanation
Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by efficiently using energy, water, and other resources, as well as reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What does “GRI” in a sustainability reporting context stand for?
- A.
Gross Rubbish Indicator
- B.
Global Real Estate Index
- C.
Global Reporting Initiative
Correct Answer
C. Global Reporting InitiativeExplanation
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a network-based organization that produces a comprehensive sustainability reporting framework that is widely used around the world.Rate this question:
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