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HOW GREEN ARE YOU?

QUIZ FOR STUDENTS

1.- IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE REDUCTION OF THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY USELESS PLASTIC ON EARTH I:A.- I recycle the plastic bags my parents and I get from the store.B.- I remind my parentes to take reusable bags to the grocery store.C.- I encourage my parents to ask for paper bags instead of plastic.D.- I have never thought about it.

2.- IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO SAVING OF THE TREES ALL OVER THE WORLD I:A.- I recycle all of the paper I use.B.- I use paper made form recycled content and I recycle paper I use.C.- I write on both sides of a paper to prevent waste.D.- I have never thought about it.

3.- IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SAVING OF ELECTRIC ENERGY I:

A.- I always shut down my computer when not using it.B.- I plug all of my computer equipment into a surge protector and flip the switch off when I´m not using it.C.- I allow my computer to go into sleep mode when not in use so that I don´t have to waste energy turning i back on.D.- I have never thought about it.

4.- IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUETE TO THE REDUCTION OF PLASTIC WASTES AND THE ELECTRIC ENERGY FOR THEIR RECYCLING I:A.- I reuse my plastic bottle of water over several days, refilling it when I need to.B.- I bring water from home and carry it in a reusable container.C.- I buy bottled water as I need it and recycle the bottle.D.- I have never thought about it.

5.- WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR RUBBISH?A.- I throw it on the correct recycling bin.B.- I throw it in the nearest bin.C.- I throw it on the floor.D.- I have never thought about it.

6.- WHEN WE SAY “GLOBAL WARMING”, YOU SAY…A.- “Let´s do something about it before it gets any worse”.B.- “Honestly, I wouldn´t mind if it got a little warmer”.C.- “I know it´s bad, but I´m not totally sure what I can do about it”.D.- I have never thought about it.

Mostly A’s? You are Eco-ChicYou’re a green rock star! You get it when it comes to environmental issues and

you’re confident in your choices and knowledge. You are living a greener lifestyle than most. When you’re ready, dig deeper into the issues you care about and

take your actions to the top. Find out what’s next and go all the way for a super sustainable life.

Mostly B’s? You are an Eco-FreakYou are the green guru! Your knowledge and enthusiasm for the environment is admirableand deeply impactful. You are an excellent example to those around you. Flaunt your eco wisdom and help to guide friends and family to greener

living!Mostly C’s? You are Eco-Meek

You are not totally clueless about environmental problems and solutions and you try to do your part. You understand the basic issues and the most conventional

ways of solving them. You are living a green lifestyle, but you could stand to step it up a bit. Be bolder in your environmental choices. Learn as much as you can

about the issues, and don’t be afraid to take it a step further.Mostly D’s? It is high time you think over. Earth is the home of your

grandchildren...

QUIZ FOR PARENTS

1.In order to contribute to the protection of oxygen on planet Earth, when I travel, Iа.I drive as many friends as possible in the carв. I walk, bike, skateboard or take the public transportationс. I ask my friends to drive me to places I want to god. I have never thought about it.

2. In order to contribute to saving the electric energy I:а.I always shut down my computer when I do not use it.b. I plug all of my computer equipment into a surge protector, and flip the switch off when I do not use it.c. I allow my computer to go into sleep mode when not in use so that I don’t have to waste energy turning it back on.d.I have never thought about it.

3. In order to contribute to the reduction of plastic wastes and the energy for their recycling I:a. I reuse my plastic bottle of water over several days, refilling it when I need to;b. I bring water from home and carry it in a reusable container;c. I buy bottled water as I need it and recycle the bottles;d. I have never thought about it.

4. Which of these vacations are you most likely to take? a. A visit to an exclusive golf resort in a far-away desert area. b. A volunteer trip to help clean up your own town or city.c. A jaunt to a tropical, eco-friendly hotel.d. A trip to Disneyland.

5. On a scale of one (not very) to ten (extremely), how green is your home? a. Ten. I rely on solar or wind energy, own only eco-furniture, compost, and own a hybrid car. b. Seven. I only use green cleaning products and have energy-saving light bulbs. That said, I could always be better. c. Four. I recycle.d. One. I can't be bothered to recycle or anything.

6. Do you encourage your friends and family to become more eco-savvy? a. Absolutely, all the time. Protecting the environment is the most important thing that we can do. b. Actually, they're the ones encouraging me.c. Somewhat. I have done things like show people how my eco light bulbs save money on the electric bill.d. No. I have more important things to worry about.

7. Do you have a garden? a. Yes, I grow some of my own food and use organic compost to nurture it. b. Yes, I grow my favorite flowers as well as some herbs and spices I can use for cooking. c. Sort of, some greenery for aesthetic purposes. d. No, plants and dirt bother me.

8. When we say "Global warming!" you say:a. "Let's do something about it before it gets any worse."b. "Honestly, I wouldn't mind if it got a little warmer."c. "I know it's bad, but I'm not totally sure what I can do about it."d. I have never thought about it.

Mostly A’s? You are Eco-ChicYou’re a green rock star! You get it when it comes to environmental issues and you’re confident in your choices and knowledge. You are living a greener lifestyle than most. When you’re ready, dig deeper into the issues you care about and take your actions to the top. Find out what’s next and go all the way for a super sustainable life.Mostly B’s? You are an Eco-FreakYou are the green guru! Your knowledge and enthusiasm for the environment is admirableand deeply impactful. You are an excellent example to those around you. Flaunt your eco wisdom and help to guide friends and family to greener living!Mostly C’s? You are Eco-MeekYou are not totally clueless about environmental problems and solutions and you try to do your part. You understand the basic issues and the most conventional ways of solving them. You are living a green lifestyle, but you could stand to step it up a bit. Be bolder in your environmental choices. Learn as much as you can about the issues, and don’t be afraid to take it a step further.Mostly D’s? It is high time you think over. Earth is the home of your grandchildren ...Ways to ImproveREDUCEReduce the amount of items you use. If you don’t need it, don’t use it.REUSEIf you do need to use something, reuse it as many times as possible.RECYCLEAnd when you are done using them, recycle them so they can be made into other things than can be reused time and time again.

QUIZ FOR TEACHERS

1.In order to contribute to the protection of oxygen on planet Earth, when I travel, Iа.I drive as many friends as possible in the carв. I walk, bike, skateboard or take the public transportationс. I ask my friends to drive me to places I want to god. I have never thought about it.

2. In order to contribute to saving the electric energy I:а.I always shut down my computer when I do not use it.b. I plug all of my computer equipment into a surge protector, and flip the switch off when I do not use it.c. I allow my computer to go into sleep mode when not in use so that I don’t have to waste energy turning it back on.d.I have never thought about it.

3. In order to contribute to the reduction of plastic wastes and the energy for their recycling I:a. I reuse my plastic bottle of water over several days, refilling it when I need to;b. I bring water from home and carry it in a reusable container;c. I buy bottled water as I need it and recycle the bottles;d. I have never thought about it.

4. Which of these vacations are you most likely to take? a. A visit to an exclusive golf resort in a far-away desert area. b. A volunteer trip to help clean up your own town or city.c. A jaunt to a tropical, eco-friendly hotel.d. A trip to Disneyland.

5. On a scale of one (not very) to ten (extremely), how green is your home? a. Ten. I rely on solar or wind energy, own only eco-furniture, compost, and own a hybrid car. b. Seven. I only use green cleaning products and have energy-saving light bulbs. That said, I could always be better. c. Four. I recycle.d. One. I can't be bothered to recycle or anything.

6. Do you encourage your friends and family to become more eco-savvy? a. Absolutely, all the time. Protecting the environment is the most important thing that we can do. b. Actually, they're the ones encouraging me.c. Somewhat. I have done things like show people how my eco light bulbs save money on the electric bill.d. No. I have more important things to worry about.

7. Do you have a garden? a. Yes, I grow some of my own food and use organic compost to nurture it. b. Yes, I grow my favorite flowers as well as some herbs and spices I can use for cooking. c. Sort of, some greenery for aesthetic purposes. d. No, plants and dirt bother me.

8. When we say "Global warming!" you say:a. "Let's do something about it before it gets any worse."b. "Honestly, I wouldn't mind if it got a little warmer."c. "I know it's bad, but I'm not totally sure what I can do about it."d. I have never thought about it.

Mostly A’s? You are Eco-ChicYou’re a green rock star! You get it when it comes to environmental issues and you’re confident in your choices and knowledge. You are living a greener lifestyle than most. When you’re ready, dig deeper into the issues you care about and take your actions to the top. Find out what’s next and go all the way for a super sustainable life.Mostly B’s? You are an Eco-FreakYou are the green guru! Your knowledge and enthusiasm for the environment is admirableand deeply impactful. You are an excellent example to those around you. Flaunt your eco wisdom and help to guide friends and family to greener living!Mostly C’s? You are Eco-MeekYou are not totally clueless about environmental problems and solutions and you try to do your part. You understand the basic issues and the most conventional ways of solving them. You are living a green lifestyle, but you could stand to step it up a bit. Be bolder in your environmental choices. Learn as much as you can about the issues, and don’t be afraid to take it a step further.Mostly D’s? It is high time you think over. Earth is the home of your grandchildren ...Ways to ImproveREDUCEReduce the amount of items you use. If you don’t need it, don’t use it.REUSEIf you do need to use something, reuse it as many times as possible.RECYCLEAnd when you are done using them, recycle them so they can be made into other things than can be reused time and time again.