Sustainability Quiz QUIZ | Reaching Beyond Formula: How Every Contractor Should Contribute to Sustainability Name* First Last Email* 1. The built environment is said to:* Consume 40-54% of the nation’s energy Consume 13% of water Generate 39% of CO2 emissions All of the above 2. True or False: The LEED Rating Systems are the most commonly pursued green building certification in the United States.* False True 3. True or False: Seventy percent of the Earth’s surface is water available for human consumption.* False True 4. These plans aim to minimize water runoff from the project site to protect nearby communities and water supplies from any pollutants created during onsite activities.* LEED Execution Plan Indoor Air Quality Plan Construction Waste Management Plan Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan 5. What percent of energy usage within the built environment does U.S. EPA estimate is inefficiently used or unnecessarily wasted?* 20% 10% 5% 30% 6. Which of the following is NOT an idea to minimize energy usage DURING CONSTRUCTION on a typical construction site:* Orienting the building to minimize daylighting Using LED lamps in lieu of CFL or incandescent for temporary lighting uses Considering using solar-powered equipment or tools, hybrid equipment, and renewable energy sources for temporary power Utilizing Energy Star appliances and equipment within a temporary jobsite office or trailer 7. True or False: Emissions and pollutants, including sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and mercury, can impair human health and the environment.* False True 8. Which of the following is an example of a way contractors can protect or improve air quality on a jobsite:* Implement a No-Idling Policy Dust-down or Hardscape Pathways Enforce a No Smoking Policy All of the above 9. True or False: The contractor should review all materials that will be selected and purchased by the construction team to consider mirroring the LEED recommendations (reused, recycled, regional, green certified materials).* False True 10. The following plan is implemented on a jobsite to divert the waste generated from local landfills:* Construction Waste Management Plan Indoor Air Quality Plan Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan LEED Execution Plan CAPTCHA
