Question: What’s more eco-friendly - bottled water, or tap water?

Eco Trivia Question: What’s more eco-friendly - bottled water, or tap water? Answer: … www.green.harvard.edu

Eco Trivia Question: What’s more eco-friendly - bottled water, or tap water? Answer: Tap water is much better for the environment. Producing bottled water creates unnecessary waste (in the form of plastic bottles), and fuel must be burned to transport the bottles to the store. Plus, in blind taste tests, most people can’t tell the difference between bottled and tap anyway! www.green.harvard.edu

CERtoon John Harvard Kick’s The Habit Kathrine Casillas ’11, Scott Leven-Gesundheit ‘11 www.green.harvard.edu/certoon

Eco Trivia Question: What kinds of plastic can you recycle at Harvard? Answer: … www.green.harvard.edu

Eco Trivia Question: What kinds of plastic can you recycle at Harvard? Answer: Almost any kind! Specifically, any plastic item with a recycling number from 1 to 7 on it can be recycled at Harvard. That includes plastic cups, bottles, and food containers - but not thin films (like plastic wrap and plastic bags). www.green.harvard.edu

CERtoon Environmental Awareness is Totally Hot By Matt Smith www.green.harvard.edu/certoon

Eco Trivia Question: What is the tallest tree on Earth? Answer: … www.green.harvard.edu

Eco Trivia Question: What is the tallest tree on Earth? Answer: The Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens). This evergreen, native to the Pacific coast of the United States, can reach over 375 feet in height (115 meters)! www.green.harvard.edu

CERtoon Harvard Revamps the Quad Shuttle By Meichng Shi ‘10 www.green.harvard.edu/certoon

Eco Trivia Question: What’s special (and eco-friendly) about the plants and lawns in Harvard Yard? Answer: ... www.green.harvard.edu

Eco Trivia Question: What’s special (and eco-friendly) about the plants and lawns in Harvard Yard? Answer: Harvard Yard’s lush landscaping is nurtured exclusively with organic compost, made from the University’s food scraps and yard trimmings. The organic landscaping program, which began in 2008, has improved the health of the Yard’s plants, saved money, and reduced the school’s use of chemical fertilizers. www.green.harvard.edu

CERtoon Cracked Up By Molly O’Laughlin ’11, Veronica Shi ‘11 www.green.harvard.edu/certoon

Eco Trivia Question: Which type of shopping bag is best for the environment – paper or plastic? Answer: ... www.green.harvard.edu

Eco Trivia Question: Which type of shopping bag is best for the environment – paper or plastic? Answer: Neither choice is particularly eco-friendly. Plastic bags are made from nonrenewable petroleum, while paper bags require a lot of wood pulp and energy to produce. The greenest choice by far is to bring a reusable bag, instead of getting disposable bags every time you go to the store! www.green.harvard.edu

Eco Trivia Question: Who can you contact with suggestions for making Harvard greener? Answer: ... www.green.harvard.edu

Eco Trivia Question: Who can you contact with suggestions for making Harvard greener? Answer: Write Harvard's eco-team at energy@fas.harvard.edu with any and all tips, ideas, and observations. If you notice environmental problems around campus, or have ideas for new eco-initiatives, we want to hear from you! www.green.harvard.edu

Eco Trivia Question: What is the most common material in America's trash? Answer: ... www.green.harvard.edu

Eco Trivia Question: What is the most common material in America's trash? Answer: Paper products take up over 40% of landfill space – more than any other material. Sadly, much of this paper could have been recycled... www.green.harvard.edu

Question: What’s more eco-friendly - bottled water, or tap water?