When surveyed, which of these green issues are Europeans most willing to do?
a. Give money to an environmental organisation
b. Use a less-polluting means of transport
c. Sort household waste for recycling
d. Save energy at home
Energy-saving bulbs consume how much energy compared to an ordinary bulb?
a. One-fifth
b. One-fourth
c. One-third
d. One-half
A pressure cooker uses 20 percent less energy than a conventional pot. True or false?
a. True
b. False
More than half of the citizens of Europe are willing to buy environmentally friendly products. True or false?
a. True
b. False
What percentage of Europeans are willing to avoid littering?
a. 45 percent
b. 62 percent
c. 88 percent
d. 100 percent
An Eco-label on a product shows that minimal harm is done to the environment in its production and use. True or false?
a. True
b. False
Which of the following encourages more environmentally friendly consumption and production?
a. Use of eco-labels
b. Application of eco-taxes
c. Dissemination of appropriate eco-information
d. All of the above
Floor heating can reduce energy consumption by up to:
a. 8 percent
b. 12 percent
c. 16 percent
d. 20 percent
One bulb of 100 watts provides less light than two bulbs of 60 watts. True or false?
a. True
b. False
Which of the following questions should you ask yourself before throwing something away?
a. Can I reuse it?
b. If I can't reuse it, can someone else?
c. If it can't be reused by anyone can it be recycled?
d. All of the above.
A dripping tap can waste how many cubic metres of water a year?
a. 10
b. 25
c. 35
d. 50
Which of the following practices could improve waste management at home?
a. Avoiding excessive packaging at the time of purchase
b. Giving preference to durable and non-polluting products
c. Buying only as much as needed
d. All of the above
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