The Earth is a remarkable place, full of surprises and value that must be preserved to help humanity’s development while reducing poverty and providing sufficient food for all. In this Earth911 Quiz, we look at recent scientific discoveries that make us marvel at the rich resource that, if squandered, will fail along with human life. That may sound dark, but […]
Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps you hone your ability to recognize earth-friendly products and services. Through your daily choices — from transportation mode to purchases to waste disposal — you can make a positive difference. This week, test your knowledge of food waste in the United States. Feature image: adonyig on Pixabay. This quiz […]
We have the opportunity to bring several billion acres of desertified and depleted land back to its natural state. Increasingly understood by agriculture scientists, low-cost natural permaculture practices that replicate pre-industrial grazing and water management techniques offer us a world-changing opportunity. Once restored, these lands can even support ranching and other forms of agriculture. Biodiversity for a Livable Climate offers […]
Here’s your chance to display your recycling knowledge about common household products. Are you a recycling hero? We bet you are! Take this week’s quiz and find out. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps you hone your ability to recognize earth-friendly products and services. Through your daily choices — from transportation mode to purchases to […]
Americans buy about 3 billion batteries each year, half of which are AA and 30 percent AAA batteries for small electronics. Do you know which states require battery recycling? Do you know the different requirements for recycling rechargeable and single-use batteries? How about how long does the average rechargeable battery last? This Earth911 Quiz will get you thinking about your […]
This week’s quiz draws on the many amazing facts collected by Circular Ecology’s Inventory of Carbon & Energy. Simply being able to measure carbon comprehensively will help people make better decisions. Take the quiz and see what you learn. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps you hone your ability to recognize earth-friendly products and services. […]
Our oceans serve as a buffer to global warming by absorbing much of the heat that the vanishing polar ice doesn’t reflect back into space. Studies released in January 2019 suggest that earlier estimates of ocean warming were understated. In this quiz, test your knowledge of facts related to ocean warming. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability […]
Every day, we’re presented with recycling questions. Does this bottle go in the recycling bin or does it need special handling? Can I put paper with grease in the recycling bin? In this Earth911 Quiz, you’ll test your knowledge of daily recycling decisions. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps you hone your ability to recognize […]