Trivia #1

I thought that we would go with some trivia questions today:

Facts:
Did you know that one mature tree produces about 260 pounds of oxygen per year; two trees produce enough to support a family of four. I encourage you and your family to consider recycled paper products–in all its forms.

Replacing a dishwasher over 12 years old with an Energy Star dishwasher can save you more than$30 per year.


Questions:
How many trees could be saved if every household in the U.S. replaced just one box of regular facial tissue paper with recycled facial tissue?
A. 100 to 300 trees
B. 500 trees
C. 7,000 trees
D. 163,000 trees

An Energy Star-labeled dishwasher uses roughly:
A. 150% as much energy as a standard model
B. As much energy as a standard model
C. 40% less energy as a standard model
D. Twice as much energy as a squiggly bulb

Answers:
Question 1: C (7,000 trees)
Question 2: C (40% less energy as a standard model)