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 energyConsume 13% of waterGenerate 39% of CO2 emissionsAll of the above2. True or False: The LEED Rating Systems are the most commonly pursued green building certification in the United States.*TrueFalse3. True or False: Seventy percent of the Earth’s surface is water available for human consumption.*TrueFalse4. 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 PlanConstruction Waste Management PlanIndoor Air Quality PlanStormwater Pollution Prevention Plan5. What percent of energy usage within the built environment does U.S. EPA estimate is inefficiently used or unnecessarily wasted?*30%20%10%5%6. Which of the following is NOT an idea to minimize energy usage DURING CONSTRUCTION on a typical construction site:*Utilizing Energy Star appliances and equipment within a temporary jobsite office or trailerUsing LED lamps in lieu of CFL or incandescent for temporary lighting usesOrienting the building to minimize daylightingConsidering using solar-powered equipment or tools, hybrid equipment, and renewable energy sources for temporary power7. True or False: Emissions and pollutants, including sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and mercury, can impair human health and the environment.*TrueFalse8. Which of the following is an example of a way contractors can protect or improve air quality on a jobsite:*Implement a No-Idling PolicyDust-down or Hardscape PathwaysEnforce a No Smoking PolicyAll of the above9. 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).*TrueFalse10. The following plan is implemented on a jobsite to divert the waste generated from local landfills:*Indoor Air Quality PlanLEED Execution PlanConstruction Waste Management PlanStormwater Pollution Prevention PlanCAPTCHA