Are You Living Sustainably In The Residence Halls? Take This Quiz For A Green Room Certification
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- 1.Do you have a separate container for recyclables in your room?
- A.
Yes, and I use it to easily collect and separate my recyclables.
- B.
No, but I always separate my trash from my recyclables in the communal trash room.
- C.
No, but I recycle materials from my room sometimes.
- 2.Do you use disposable cups, plates, or silverware in your room?
- A.
Yes, I use all three for a few meals a week.
- B.
Yes, I use 1-2 of them for a few meals a week.
- C.
No, I only use washable plates, silverware, and cups.
- D.
Yes, but rarely.
- 3.How do you take class notes?
- A.
Mostly electronically
- B.
Mostly on paper
- C.
About half and half, depending on the class
- 4.What kinds of textbooks do you prefer to buy?
- A.
Electronic
- B.
Used, paper
- C.
New, paper
- 5.How many aerosols are in your room? (febreeze, shaving cream, dry shampoo, etc.)
- A.
0
- B.
1-3
- C.
4-5
- D.
5+
- 6.What kind of lighting do you use in your room most often?
- A.
The overhead lights in my room.
- B.
Fairy/Christmas lights and other LED lights.
- C.
Natural light.
- 7.How often do you turn off your lights?
- A.
Every time I leave my room.
- B.
About 75% of the time I leave my room.
- C.
About 50% of the time I leave my room.
- D.
Rarely or never.
- 8.How often do you unplug your electronics?
- A.
Every time I leave my room.
- B.
About 75% of the time I leave my room.
- C.
About 50%of the time I leave my room.
- D.
Rarely or never.
- 9.How many electrical appliances (fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, televisions, etc.) are in your room?
- A.
5+
- B.
4-5
- C.
1-3
- 10.How often do you wash your clothes in the cold (colors) setting?
- A.
Most of the time
- B.
Sometimes
- C.
Rarely or Never
- 11.Where do you get your water from?
- A.
I buy packs of bottled water, or single bottles from the cafeteria.
- B.
I have a reusable water bottle that I refill.
- C.
I buy single bottles of water, but I reuse them a few times before I recycle them.
- D.
I use a water filter pitcher/bottle.
- 12.Do leave your water running while you brush your teeth, or turn it off?
- A.
Leave it on
- B.
Turn it off
- 13.About long are your showers?
- A.
About 5 minutes
- B.
5-10 minutes
- C.
10-15 minutes
- D.
15+ minutes
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