sustainNU Earth Month Trivia

Which of the following programs does Northwestern run to support sustainable transportation?

The photovoltaic solar panel was inspired by which item in nature?

What is the definition of a renewable resource?

Which of the following is a sustainable landscape management strategy found on campus?

Northwestern’s recycling and composting efforts divert roughly what percentage of waste from the landfill annually?

This country trails only China as the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases:

Plant ID Challenge! This food is commonly found in the dining halls and is a great low-impact source of protein.

Which of the following is an expected impact of climate change?

How many buildings on Northwestern’s campuses have achieved LEED certification?

Which animal is commonly found in Chicago’s urban areas?

Which type of light bulb is the most energy efficient?

Which of the following are NOT vegan?

What are the top two energy sources used to generate electricity in Illinois?

How much food is thrown away each year in the US?

On average how much food waste compost does Northwestern generate each week (pre-covid)?

Which of these travel methods is the most sustainable option?

We launched Conversations with sustainNU, a podcast with NU experts on sustainability. The first 3 episodes focused on?

What are some ways you can reduce your emissions while driving?

Which of the following activities would have the greatest impact on your personal carbon footprint?

Which is an effective method to increase sustainable commuting?

The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a _____ decline in global greenhouse gas emissions in 2020?

How many courses did Northwestern offer last year related to sustainability?

Which international sustainability promise did Northwestern’s President Morton Shapiro officially endorse in 2017?

Which of the following items cannot be recycled on Northwestern’s campus and should be placed in the trash instead:

Which building on campus has showers to make biking a feasible commuting option for students, faculty and staff?

Which is NOT a data source scientists use to reconstruct Earth’s past climate?

How many mass extinction events have happened in Earth’s history?

NU is the only University to win this EPA award, recognizing our commitment to climate action & energy efficiency:

What is Northwestern's color?

Northwestern’s newest and largest of its three on-site solar installations is located on which building:

What is an effective way to protect natural environments?

Which of these are NOT recyclable through a specialized NU run recycling program?

What is the largest contributor to climate change, accounting for 30% of total global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions?

Low flow shower heads dispense how many gallons of water per minute?

How many pounds of waste were avoided by using OZZI to-go containers during the Fall quarter (2020)?

Northwestern’s has reduced its energy use intensity in buildings since 2010 by what percent?

Which investment in infrastructure can cut carbon emissions in communities by 37 million metric tons annually?

What percentage of daily options in the NU dining commons are vegan?

Which oceanic gyre, or large rotating ocean current, contains the world’s largest garbage patch?

Which household activity on average uses the most water?

Where is the majority of the world’s freshwater supply located?

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

According to a recent study, what percentage of the plastic waste produced worldwide is recycled?

Northwester has partnered with Clearway Energy to develop 16 of these in Illinois?

Which of the following is the most carbon-intensive food?