Energy & Water - Earth Month 2022: Week 1

We have a weekly focus during Earth Month, and this week is Energy & Water! Test your knowledge with 7 quick questions, and a chance to win (contest finished, but you can still test yourself).

Questions or comments? reach us at green@uhn.ca

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* 1. What is "Turn it off before you go, go"?

UHN's energy saving slogan

A catchy tune

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* 2. What kind of things can you turn off? (select all that apply)

Lights

Computers & monitors (if safe to do so)

Apples

Appliances

Televisions

Printers

Anything with a plug and a switch

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Since 2010, how much has UHN saved through energy management programs?

saved 38,645 tonnes of CO2e (Green House Gas emissions), like taking 12,000 cars off the road

saved $35,195,301 in utility costs

all of the above

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* 4. How can you use blinds and curtains to save energy (select all that apply)

On a hot day, close them during the day and open at night. Reduces the burden on air conditioning.

On a cool day, open them during the day and close them at night to reduce heat loss

Always keep them closed

Always keep them open

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* 5. What are good ways to save water? (select all that apply)

Fix or report leaky taps

Turn off the tap when not actively using it, e.g. while brushing teeth

Plant more drought-tolerant plants, less grass

Install low-flow toilets

Get a rain barrel at home

Use a dishwasher when full

Use a dishwasher when only partly full

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* 6. Where do you work?

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* 7. To be eligible to win prizes, please enter your UHN email below (contest finished, but you can still test yourself).

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