LIE-D-ECO-TECTOR TEST YOUR ECO-CONSCIENCE
How eco-savvy are you?
1. You shouldn't turn your PC on and off because that will wear it out. True False
2. Alkaline batteries aren't recyclable.
True False
3. Online banking reduces your risk of identity fraud.
True False
4. Hybrid cars are really bad for the environment because there isn't a way to recycle their batteries.
True False
5. When beauty products are labeled "organic" or "all natural" they are always better for your skin.
True False
6. You should never throw your unused medication down the toilet.
True False
7. Roll your car window down (instead of cranking up the A/C). It will save you gas and it's better for the environment.
True False
8. Bottled water is always safer to drink than tap water.
True False
9. Clothes get just as clean in cold water as they do in hot.
True False
10. Your appliances don't use energy when they aren't in use.
True False
1. You shouldn't turn your PC on and off because that will wear it out.
False-Computers will not be damaged by lots of powering on and off if purchased in the last 10 years.
2. Alkaline batteries aren't recyclable.
True-For the most part. Most alkaline batteries collected through household battery collection programs are disposed of in hazardous waste landfills; even stores that have takeback programs admit they often end up in the trash. We recommend buying rechargeable batteries.
3. Online banking reduces your risk of identity fraud.
True-Internet banking does reduce the threat of identity theft and banking fraud. Online banking uses 128-bit encryption, one of the most advanced technologies available for safeguarding sensitive information. Plus, it saves a ton of paper!
4. Hybrid cars are really bad for the environment because there isn't a way to recycle their batteries.
False-Hybrid car batteries are made of nickel metal hydride, which is fully recyclable. Toyota and Honda say they will recycle dead batteries and dispose of them properly – Toyota even puts a phone number on each battery and pays $200 for the return of a dead battery to ensure it's properly recycled.
5. When beauty products are labeled "organic" or "all natural" they are always better for your skin.
False-There are no federal certifications for the labels 'natural' or 'organic' when it comes to beauty products. Anyone can claim their product is natural or organic. The best thing to do is carefully read the list of ingredients.
6. You should never throw your unused medication down the toilet.
True-Wastewater plants are not designed to handle household hazardous wastes like expired medication. Unused meds should be returned to your pharmacy – they can properly dispose of them for you.
7. Roll your car window down (instead of cranking up the A/C). It will save you gas and it's better for the environment.
True-But only if you are going 45 mph and under. Kick on the A/C if you are going more than 45 mph - the drag from the windows ruins the fuel savings by not using the A/C.
8. Bottled water is always safer to drink than tap water.
False-A lot of the bottled water on the market today is really just repackaged tap water. The bottled water industry is not required to test for pharmaceuticals and the FDA does not ensure the safety of bottled water. By kicking the bottled water habit you are saving tons of waste and cash.
9. Clothes get just as clean in cold water as they do in hot.
True-Cold water works just as well for washing up your day-to-day clothes. 80%-90% of the energy used to do your laundry goes to just heating the water.
10. Your appliances don't use energy when they aren't in use.
False-In the average home, 40% of all electricity is used to power home appliances while they're not in use!
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