sustainability Quiz

Order the following appliances according to energy usage per minute (lowest to highest)

• Kettle

• Electric shower

• Oven

• Tumble dryer

• Fridge-freezer

1. Recycling a single 330 ml aluminium drink can saves enough energy to power a TV for over 1 hour

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It actually saves enough energy to power your TV for 3 hours!

Approximately how much of the UK's electricity was generated by renewable sources in 2024?

• 12%

• 20.7%

• 30.2%

• 50.8%

What is the UK’s most common type of household waste by weight?

• Glass

• Plastic

• Food waste

• Paper and cardboard

Answer explanation

In the UK, approximately 9.5 million tonnes of food is wasted annually

Which of these is considered the most sustainable mode of transport for short urban journeys?

• Electric cars

• Walking

• Buses

• Bicycles

Which of the following materials is NOT commonly accepted in UK household recycling bins?

• Aluminium cans

• Plastic bottles

• Food waste

• Cardboard boxes

1. Switching from the font ‘Arial’ to ‘Century Gothic’ saves 30% ink on printing

• True

• False

Which renewable energy source contributed the most to the UK's electricity generation in 2024?

• Solar power

• Biomass

• Hydroelectric power

• Wind power

Saying 'Please' and 'Thank You' to ChatGPT Costs OpenAI tens of millions of dollars in electricity

• True

• False

Answer explanation

67% of AI users are polite to the chatbot. 18% of people stated that they say "please" and "thank you" to protect themselves in case of a possible AI uprising.

When you turn on an incandescent light bulb, how much of the electricity used is turned into light?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Answer explanation

90% of the electricity is turned into heat