How Green are you?

1. Do you have any energy saving light bulbs around the house?

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

2. What proportion of the rubbish we throw in the bin could actually be recycled?

90%
60%
10%

3. How many litres of water can be saved by turning the tap off when brushing your teeth?

Six litres per minute
Six gallons per minute
Sixty millilitres per minute

4. What are the single most expensive electrical appliances in the house that also have a huge impact on the environment?

Fridges
TV
MP3 players

5. Do you recycle your waste?

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

6. What method of transport do you mostly use on a day-to-day basis?

I usually walk or cycle everywhere
I often take the bus or train when I can
I always take the car

7. When at home do you:

Use only renewable power sources
Usually switch off the lights when you leave a room
Always leave computers and TVs on standby

8. How much carbon dioxide does a small car travelling at 12,000 miles a year emit?

3.35 tonnes
1.12 tonnes
Who cares?

9. In terms of using water at home do you:

Tend to have quick showers
Take a nice long power shower
Have a long soak in a deep bath

10. When using the internet to find information do you:

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.