Virtual Earth Month Scavenger Hunt Play for a chance to win a prize! Question Title 1. What is the most expensive means of disposal? Hint here. Recycling Garbage Biomedical Waste Compost Question Title 2. Where does paper towel go at all UHN sites? Hint here. Garbage Compost Recycling Compost and if no compost, then garbage Compost and if no compost, then recycling Question Title 3. How much more energy does a fume hood use than a house if left open? Hint here. 2.5x 100x 3.5x 10x The same energy Question Title 4. What are the 5 R's for Zero Waste at UHN? Hint here. Refuse, Reject, Repel, Recycle, and Rot Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot Rot, Reject, Repel, Recycle, and Repeat Reduce, Refuse, Repeat, Recycle, and Rot Question Title 5. What is wish-cycling? Hint here. Throwing random items into the blue bin, wishing for them to be recycled. Wishing for the variety of recyclable goods to increase. Throwing recyclable goods into the garbage, wishing it will end up recycled. Using the same wish you used last time when you toss a penny into a fountain. Question Title 6. What is deep lake cooling? Hint here. Making the lake cooler by refrigerating it. The process of using water from Lake Ontario to regulate the temperature of buildings and equipment, and then treating it for use in the municipal water system. Going in for a dip into the lake to cool off. Using water from the lake for cold tap water. Question Title 7. What is a phantom load? Hint here. An imperfection in household circuitry which creates electric resistance. The power consumed by electronic devices when turned off. The additional load’s worth of energy inefficient washing machines use. A large collection of ghost stories Question Title 8. What is special about the Bickle's GROW? Select all that apply. Hint here. The garden is wheelchair accessible Grow vegetables they use in their cooking program Has magical bean stalks Grows money trees Question Title 9. What forms of transportation are considered sustainable? Choose all that are correct. Hint here. Driving in a gas burning car alone Biking Walking Rollerblading Public Transportation Question Title 10. What are 3 things to consider when making a environmentally conscious buying decision? Choose all that are correct. Hint here. Does it contain hazardous substances? Can you tie it in a knot? Is the product single-use or reusable? Is the product energy efficient or green certified? Question Title 11. Which of the following is true about LED lights in comparison to Fluorescent lights? Hint here. Significantly lower operation costs (electricity) Does not contain the hazardous chemical mercury Lasts 30 000 hours longer Lower energy consumption for equivalent lighting All of the above Question Title 12. What fraction of total energy usage can be saved by switching to a scheduled system compared to an always on system at UHN? Hint here.. 20% 90% 70% 60% Question Title 13. How many more hectares of land does a Canadian require to sustain themselves compared to the global average carbon footprint? Hint here. 5.33 hectares 2.55 hectares 9.56 hectares 7.49 hectares Question Title 14. Retrofitting the computer infrastructure at the UHN resulted in a 91% savings in energy and how much in annual electricity costs? Hint here. $50,000/year $10,000/year $2,000/year $30,000/year Question Title 15. What do we collect for Operation Green? Hint here. Medical Supplies Ice Packs Blue Wrap Biomedical Waste All of the Above Question Title 16. How many EV charging stations does UHN have? Hint here. 42 between TGH & TWH 12 between TGH & TWH 24 between TGH & TWH 65 between TGH & TWH Question Title 17. Why is UHN switching from styrofoam cups to compostable cups? Hint here. Styrofoam isn't easily recycled Styrofoam is a probable carcinogen Styrofoam often lands in waterways and urban environments City of Toronto is planning to ban Styrofoam All of the Above Question Title 18. Which of the following are roles of a Green Team Member? Hint here. Act as an environmental ambassador for your department. Help communicate new and ongoing environmental initiatives to your department (e.g.:speak for a few minutes at staff meetings). Find things in your department that need improving, then play your part (e.g.:encourage staff to turn off unneeded lights, recycle better, etc.) Answer your colleagues’ environmental questions (ask us if you’re not sure). All of the Above Question Title 19. What reasons should you not invest in fossil fuels? Hint here. Poor financial performance over the last 10 years Cause irreversible climate change Cause life-threatening health effects from air and water pollution All of the above Question Title 20. Where can you find all of the upcoming events related to Sustainability? Hint here. Under Events on the Research Intranet Page Under Events on the Corporate Intranet Page Under Events on the Talkin' Trash with UHN Blog Question Title 21. Enter your email for a chance to win a prize! Done
