Green Quiz
How Green Is Your Home?

Get your green on with HomeYet.com’s eco-friendly quiz. Test your knowledge of easy-to-implement eco actions and upgrades that can turn your home from an energy drain to an exemplary model of efficiency and responsibility. The correct responses to all seven questions will appear on your results page.

Select one answer per question
1) When shopping for furniture, which of the following materials is sustainable and, therefore, considered to be better for the environment?
A - FSC-certified hardwood
B - Plantation-grown wood
C - Bamboo
D - All of the above
2) Which of the following materials are currently being used to make home furnishings?
A - Recycled glass to make vases
B - Soy to make upholstery cushions
C - Bamboo fibers to make textiles
D - Recycled garments to make textiles and area rugs
E - All of the above
3) Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A - The annual energy bill for a typical single home is approximately $2,200.
B - All paints and finishes emit VOCs, or volatile organic compounds.
C - Carpet cannot be recycled.
4) Which of the following home projects will NOT help lower your home’s energy costs?
A - Installing a programmable thermostat
B - Using incandescent light bulbs
C - Sealing your heating and cooling ducts
D - Replacing an older water heater with an Energy Star-certified model
5) True or false, you must recycle CFL bulbs at a designated collection center because they contain mercury.
A - True
B - False
6) Which of the following contains an appliance or electronic that is NOT eligible for Energy Star certification?
A - Dishwasher, television, stove
B - Refrigerator, clothes dryer, light bulb
C - Water heater, dehumidifier, laptop computer
7) An Energy Star-qualified window…
A - Can lower your energy bill
B - Improve your vision
C - Never needs cleaning