Test your ‘green' knowledge and find out how environmentally friendly your lifestyle is by taking our quick quiz below.
Yes, we use them in lots of lights around the house I think we've got one somewhere No, I wouldn't know what they looked like
90% 60% 10%
Six litres per minute Six gallons per minute Sixty millilitres per minute
Fridges TV MP3 players
Yes I recycled everything I can - including using a compost bin I recycle some things like newspapers, but not everything No, it all goes in the bin
I usually walk or cycle everywhere I often take the bus or train when I can I always take the car
Use only renewable power sources Usually switch off the lights when you leave a room Always leave computers and TVs on standby
3.35 tonnes 1.12 tonnes Who cares?
Tend to have quick showers Take a nice long power shower Have a long soak in a deep bath
Take notes from the screen on the information you need Print information in black and white and on both sides of the paper Print out pages of information on one side of paper
You are clearly an environmental champion! You understand all about how to reduce your impact on the environment, reuse valuable resources and the importance of recycling your rubbish and are making a great contribution to protecting our environment. Now spread the word and get all your friends and family to do the same!
You clearly have a high level awareness of the day-to-day impact of your activities on the environment and thanks to you, precious resources are being saved. But we can all do more and still have a long way to go before we're making a significant difference. Keep up the good work!
It's time to take a rain check on your lifestyle and do your bit to reduce the impact on the environment. Many of your day-to-day activities are putting pressure on our remaining natural resources and the environment's ability to cope. By making simple changes to your daily routine such as turning off a light when not in the room, recycling your newspapers and cans, and turning the tap off when brushing your teeth, you will help in the collective effort to protect the environment for future generations.