Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With This Eco-Friendly Home Alternatives Quiz!

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It's true - There's no place like home, but it's important to remember that beyond your four walls, the Earth is your real home. If you haven't already started, it's time to level-up your environmental consciousness and put your knowledge of the latest trends in sustainability to the test.
Future generations will thank you for taking the time to show our planet some love and consideration! Now, it's time to discover all the ways you can make your home more sustainable with this Eco-Friendly Home Alternatives Quiz!
Put Your Knowledge Of Eco-Friendly Home Alternatives To The Test
From the cleaning agents you use and the clothes you wear to the power you consume and the plants you grow - Every choice you make in your home has the potential to shape our future planet. In this rapid, consumerist world where anything can be bought with the click of a button, eco-friendly options are always right at our fingertips. That's why it's more important than ever to make educated and sustainable choices for our homes. Now, without further ado, it's about high time we all take the plunge and paint our homes green. Well, not literally, but you know what we mean.
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Eco-Friendly Home Quiz Questions

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Question 1

Just to be clear, which of these is considered a renewable energy source?

  • A
    Gas
  • B
    Coal
  • C
    Petroleum
  • D
    Wind

Question 2

What's the best way to dispose of an old mattress?

  • A
    Drag it to the dump
  • B
    Find a mattress recycling location in your area
  • C
    Leave it next to your recycling bin for pickup
  • D
    Put it outside with a sign that says "free"

Question 3

Which common shopping item requires a staggering 12 million barrels of oil to manufacture each year?

  • A
    Paper Bags
  • B
    Shopping Baskets
  • C
    Plastic Bags
  • D
    Receipts

Question 4

Which of these materials is often used as a nature-friendly substitution for plastic toothbrushes?

  • A
    Paper
  • B
    Bamboo
  • C
    Straw
  • D
    Clay

Question 5

The EPA estimates that we throw away 2 billion of what unsustainable shower tool each year?

  • A
    Razors
  • B
    Loofahs
  • C
    Shower Caps
  • D
    Body Brushes

Question 6

What disposable everyday item is this tool a sustainable replacement for?

  • A
    Tea Bags
  • B
    K-Cup Pods
  • C
    Plastic Spoons
  • D
    Air Freshener

Question 7

It's time to ditch that old plastic tupperware and switch to something eco-friendly! While there are numerous biodegradable options, which of these is NOT an ecological choice?

  • A
    Glass Storage Containers
  • B
    Styrofoam Storage Containers
  • C
    Silicone Storage Containers
  • D
    Stainless Steel Storage Containers

Question 8

Believe it or not, those little plastic sandwich bags are a huge problem for our planet, specifically the ocean. Which of these is NOT considered an eco-friendly replacement?

  • A
    Compostable Sandwich Bags
  • B
    Stainless Steel Food Container
  • C
    PVC Sandwich Bags
  • D
    Cloth Sandwich Bags

Question 9

If you don't have the time or space to grow your own food, don't worry! There are plenty of sustainable options for obtaining produce, but which of these is NOT one of them?

  • A
    Buy Food in Season
  • B
    Buy Local
  • C
    Seek foreign produce
  • D
    Avoid pre-washed produce

Question 10

We floss every day (or so our dentists think), but do you even know what unsustainable material you're usually flossing with?

  • A
    Beeswax
  • B
    Waxed Polyester
  • C
    Waxed Cotton
  • D
    Waxed Nylon

Question 11

Which light bulbs are the best eco-friendly alternative to traditional incandescents?

  • A
    Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • B
    Blacklight Bulbs
  • C
    Halogen Lamps
  • D
    Light Emitting Diode Bulbs

Question 12

Washing your hands is great and all, but all those plastic hand soap containers are bombarding our landfills! Which of these alternatives makes this hygiene routine more sustainable?

  • A
    Smaller Containers
  • B
    Cleansing Towelettes
  • C
    Shea Butter Soap Bar
  • D
    Microplastic Soap

Question 13

Not only is parchment paper bad for the environment, but it can also leave unwanted chemicals in your food. Which of these makes an excellent substitution?

  • A
    Aluminum Foil
  • B
    Silicone Baking Mat
  • C
    Plastic Baking Mat
  • D
    Extra Non-Stick Spray

Question 14

When it comes to toilet tissue, we're not going to try and convince you of sharing a family cloth (although it IS great for the environment). Instead, you should consider buying earth-friendly toilet paper made from what material?

  • A
    Bamboo
  • B
    Corn
  • C
    Rice
  • D
    Gravel

Question 15

Looking to replace that old, unsustainable vinyl flooring? Which of these choices is best for the environment?

  • A
    Carpet
  • B
    Cork
  • C
    Ceramic Tiles
  • D
    Hardwood

Question 16

We all want our clothes to come out of the dryer static-free and fresh-smelling, but dryer sheets aren't exactly the most environmentally-sound option. While there are several fuss-free alternatives to sheets, which of these is NOT one of them?

  • A
    Dryer Balls
  • B
    Baking Soda
  • C
    Vinegar
  • D
    Honey

Question 17

Smart power strips are the perfect alternative to traditional power strips as they decrease standby power by shutting off electronics when they're not in use. Which of these is NOT a term used to describe wasteful standby power?

  • A
    Seeping Electricity
  • B
    Vampire Power
  • C
    Ghost Load
  • D
    Phantom Load

Question 18

What sustainable material is an excellent substitution for plastic food wrap?

  • A
    Clay
  • B
    Hemp
  • C
    Aluminum Foil
  • D
    Beeswax

Question 19

I'm sure you've already heard about the tragic encounters between sea turtles and plastic straws, but the fact is, these drinking devices are terrible for the entire planet! Don't worry - There are plenty of sustainable straws out there, but which of these is NOT among them?

  • A
    Mango Leaves
  • B
    Glass
  • C
    Metal
  • D
    Papaya Leaf Stems

Question 20

People love to make a beautiful statement with their countertops, but beauty doesn't have to be unsustainable. Which of these materials makes a stunning alternative to common countertop materials?

  • A
    Concrete
  • B
    Granite
  • C
    Glass
  • D
    Marble

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