Are you an EarthSmart Consumer?

Do you feel like a green guru or a brown zero? You don’t need to be perfectly green -- no one is but we can all do better. Take this three level green quiz to find out where you are and how far you need to go to be an Earthsmart Consumer. If your answers are on average “more than 50% of the time” or better for all questions, advance to the next level. If your answers are “less than 50% of the time”, no shame, just get back to work on greening your basics with some tips to help you pump up the green.

Level 1 -- The green basics:

1. I am careful to group my errands so that I take fewer trips in my car:
Always
More than 50% of the time
Less than 50% of the time
Never

2. I buy local or organic food:
Always
More than 50% of the time
Less than 50% of the time
Never

3. I recycle newspaper, bottles and cans:
Always
More than 50% of the time
Less than 50% of the time
Never

4. I avoid bottled water:
Always
More than 50% of the time
Less than 50% of the time
Never

5. I wash clothes in cold water:
Always
More than 50% of the time
Less than 50% of the time
Never

6. I take my own reusable bag when I go shopping:
Always
More than 50% of the time
Less than 50% of the time
Never

7. I buy in bulk or minimally packaged items to cut down on packaging and waste:
Always
More than 50% of the time
Less than 50% of the time
Never

8. I get outside at least 3 times per week to enjoy a park or take a walk:
Always
More than 50% of the time
Less than 50% of the time
Never



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