NationStates Jolt Archive

Evidently I need to do a little more to help out Mother Earth!

http://investigate.conservation.org/xp/IB/savingbiodiversity/impact_quiz.xml

What's my impact on biodiversity?

Your total score was: 46
The average user scored: 46


Eco-Student (26-60)
You have an intermediate impact on the environment. You probably recycle, re-use products if possible, and try your best to conserve energy. You perform many "green" actions, however you may want to become better informed of the numerous conservation opportunities available. There are many eco-conscious alternatives you can insert in your everyday routine to help conserve biodiversity. You have made steps down the right path to become a friend of the environment. Now keep moving in the right direction!

How you scored in each section
Resource Use
You scored 10
Average 11

Consumption Habits
You scored 4
Average 7

Energy Efficiency
You scored 14
Average 12

Wildlife Interactions
You scored 10
Average 7

Workplace Efforts
You scored 2
Average 3

Advocacy Positions
You scored 6
Average 4

Resource Use
You scored 9

Average 11

Consumption Habits
You scored 8

Average 7

Energy Efficiency
You scored 18

Average 12

Wildlife Interactions
You scored 10

Average 7

Workplace Efforts
You scored 5

Average 3

Advocacy Positions
You scored 6

Average 4


A lot of my things are more to lower my heating and electric bill than out of any conscious environmental concern. Also, I grew up very poor so I can't stand the idea of buying a bunch of excess disposable shit that I really don't need. I used to be an extremely avid hunter and fisherman so I still keep up on state and local environmental legislation.

I seem to be an "Eco-Warrior" although I really don't perceive myself to be such.. but the again, I'm German, and what is considered to be plain old average (like sorting your rubbish, using receycled paper and double-print, have insulated windows, use public transportations, take my own bags to the grocery store etc.) seems to be a special effort to those people who designed the quiz..

I seem to be an "Eco-Warrior" although I really don't perceive myself to be such.. but the again, I'm German, and what is considered to be plain old average (like sorting your rubbish, using receycled paper and double-print, have insulated windows, use public transportations, take my own bags to the grocery store etc.) seems to be a special effort to those people who designed the quiz..

Its is a special effort here in America. Like its a big deal for me to get up and go down the hall and put bottles in the recycling bin, when the regular trash chute is so much closer.

Eco-Student (26-60)
You have an intermediate impact on the environment. You probably recycle, re-use products if possible, and try your best to conserve energy. You perform many "green" actions, however you may want to become better informed of the numerous conservation opportunities available. There are many eco-conscious alternatives you can insert in your everyday routine to help conserve biodiversity. You have made steps down the right path to become a friend of the environment. Now keep moving in the right direction!
How you scored in each section
Resource Use


You scored 13


Average 11


Consumption Habits


You scored 13


Average 7


Energy Efficiency


You scored 12


Average 12


Wildlife Interactions


You scored 10


Average 7


Workplace Efforts


You scored 0


Average 3


Advocacy Positions


You scored 8


Average 4






I scored 0 on the workplace portion because I don't currently work.

Its is a special effort here in America. Like its a big deal for me to get up and go down the hall and put bottles in the recycling bin, when the regular trash chute is so much closer.
See, that's why we have all the different trash cans aligned in the same spot, and even nation-wide color-coded the same way so that even the most xxxxxx won't have an excuse. :)

What's my impact on biodiversity?

Your total score was: 71

The average user scored: 46


Eco-Friend (61-80)
You have a high environmental conscience. You probably stay well informed both locally and globally about environmental issues and pending legislation, and you regularly go out of your way to conserve energy, influence others to adopt environmentally sound habits, and reduce your impact at work, home, and recreationally. You may have a few small ecological vices but overall you are helping biodiversity conservation.

How you scored in each section
Resource Use
You scored 17

Average 11

Consumption Habits
You scored 9

Average 7

Energy Efficiency
You scored 18

Average 12

Wildlife Interactions
You scored 12

Average 7

Workplace Efforts
You scored 8

Average 3

Advocacy Positions
You scored 7

Average 4

Your total score was: 57

The average user scored: 46

Resource Use

You scored 15

Average 11

Consumption Habits

You scored 7

Average 7

Energy Efficiency

You scored 18

Average 12

Wildlife Interactions

You scored 7

Average 7

Workplace Efforts

You scored 4

Average 3

Advocacy Positions

You scored 6

Average 4

Eco-Friend (61-80)
You have a high environmental conscience. You probably stay well informed both locally and globally about environmental issues and pending legislation, and you regularly go out of your way to conserve energy, influence others to adopt environmentally sound habits, and reduce your impact at work, home, and recreationally. You may have a few small ecological vices but overall you are helping biodiversity conservation.
How you scored in each section
Resource Use


You scored 18


Average 11


Consumption Habits


You scored 12


Average 7


Energy Efficiency


You scored 21


Average 12


Wildlife Interactions


You scored 15


Average 7


Workplace Efforts


You scored 7


Average 3


Advocacy Positions


You scored 7


Average 4

Gee, this test lets you get off way too easy. I've truthfully answered the questions although I know there's so much more I could do.

Yet, these are my results:

What's my impact on biodiversity?

Your total score was: 69
The average user scored: 46

Eco-Friend (61-80)
You have a high environmental conscience. You probably stay well informed both locally and globally about environmental issues and pending legislation, and you regularly go out of your way to conserve energy, influence others to adopt environmentally sound habits, and reduce your impact at work, home, and recreationally. You may have a few small ecological vices but overall you are helping biodiversity conservation.

How you scored in each section

Resource Use
You scored 20
Average 11

Consumption Habits
You scored 10
Average 7

Energy Efficiency
You scored 16
Average 12

Wildlife Interactions
You scored 10
Average 7

Workplace Efforts
You scored 7
Average 3

Advocacy Positions
You scored 6
Average 4

It says I'm an eco student then again I live with my enviro-mental parents in the U.K so its probably wrong

and in the U.K were forced to use recycling bins :mad: (in fact as soon I move out I'm going to war over this!!!)

I seem to be an "Eco-Warrior" although I really don't perceive myself to be such.. but the again, I'm German, and what is considered to be plain old average (like sorting your rubbish, using receycled paper and double-print, have insulated windows, use public transportations, take my own bags to the grocery store etc.) seems to be a special effort to those people who designed the quiz..I'm sure that I'd have a lot more points to click on the insulation bit and energy efficiency parts if I weren't in the US right now... :p

Your total score was: 59

The average user scored: 46


Eco-Student (26-60)
You have an intermediate impact on the environment. You probably recycle, re-use products if possible, and try your best to conserve energy. You perform many "green" actions, however you may want to become better informed of the numerous conservation opportunities available. There are many eco-conscious alternatives you can insert in your everyday routine to help conserve biodiversity. You have made steps down the right path to become a friend of the environment. Now keep moving in the right direction!

How you scored in each section
Resource Use
You scored 19

Average 11

Consumption Habits
You scored 7

Average 7

Energy Efficiency
You scored 12

Average 12

Wildlife Interactions
You scored 11

Average 7

Workplace Efforts
You scored 4

Average 3

Advocacy Positions
You scored 6

Average 4

Your total score was: 25

The average user scored: 46


Eco-Slouch (0-25)

You have a high impact on biodiversity. Unfortunately, it's mostly negative. Although you may sometimes recycle aluminum cans or buy recycled protects, you do so only out of convenience. If there is a recycling bin in an arm's reach of you, no problem, but if extra effort is required, your eco-friendly attitude quickly goes into the local landfill. You rarely stop to consider where all of the disposable cups and plates you use go, and keep the air and heat on in your house with only your comfort level in mind. Your environmental consciousness is low and you have a lot of room for improvement. The good news? Now is the perfect time to take the steps toward becoming a more eco-friendly occupant of the planet. Print out the test questions, and use them as a guideline to greening your life.


Resource Use
You scored 10

Average 11

Consumption Habits
You scored 3

Average 7

Energy Efficiency
You scored 5

Average 12

Wildlife Interactions
You scored 5

Average 7

Workplace Efforts
You scored 0

Average 3

Advocacy Positions
You scored 2

Average 4

64. I'm all for conserving, yes, yes I am.

Scored a 67. It said I'm an eco friend but I saw a few things that could make me a better friend to the eco. :D Cool quiz! :)

rofl This is worse then that other test.. lol

The sad part is that the sheepish actually buy into this crap.

What's my impact on biodiversity?

Your total score was: 68
The average user scored: 46

Eco-Friend (61-80)
You have a high environmental conscience. You probably stay well informed both locally and globally about environmental issues and pending legislation, and you regularly go out of your way to conserve energy, influence others to adopt environmentally sound habits, and reduce your impact at work, home, and recreationally. You may have a few small ecological vices but overall you are helping biodiversity conservation.

How you scored in each section

Resource Use
You scored 19
Average 11

Consumption Habits
You scored 10
Average 7

Energy Efficiency
You scored 17
Average 12

Wildlife Interactions
You scored 12
Average 7

Workplace Efforts
You scored 4
Average 3

Advocacy Positions
You scored 6
Average 4

Score = 67:

Resource Use
You scored 6
Average 11


Consumption Habits
You scored 9
Average 7


Energy Efficiency
You scored 24
Average 12


Wildlife Interactions
You scored 12
Average 7


Workplace Efforts
You scored 8
Average 3


Advocacy Positions
You scored 8
Average 4


Resource use and consumption - Where I live I have no easy access to recycling or places that give good choice of products to buy. As I don't ahve a car I am not easily able to travel to places that to.

In most of the other areas I did much better than average.

Your total score was: 0


Eco-Slouch (0-25)
You have a high impact on biodiversity. Unfortunately, it's mostly negative. Although you may sometimes recycle aluminum cans or buy recycled protects, you do so only out of convenience. If there is a recycling bin in an arm's reach of you, no problem, but if extra effort is required, your eco-friendly attitude quickly goes into the local landfill. You rarely stop to consider where all of the disposable cups and plates you use go, and keep the air and heat on in your house with only your comfort level in mind. Your environmental consciousness is low and you have a lot of room for improvement. The good news? Now is the perfect time to take the steps toward becoming a more eco-friendly occupant of the planet. Print out the test questions, and use them as a guideline to greening your life.

Lulz.

Not having a car, an air conditioner, or a heater; having legally mandated trash separation; and avoiding the annoying 10 billion plastic bags shops want to wrap up a purchase with here in Japan helped.

Your total score was: 61

The average user scored: 46

Eco-Friend (61-80)
You have a high environmental conscience. You probably stay well informed both locally and globally about environmental issues and pending legislation, and you regularly go out of your way to conserve energy, influence others to adopt environmentally sound habits, and reduce your impact at work, home, and recreationally. You may have a few small ecological vices but overall you are helping biodiversity conservation.

How you scored in each section
Resource Use
You scored 15

Average 11

Consumption Habits
You scored 6

Average 7

Energy Efficiency
You scored 20

Average 12

Wildlife Interactions
You scored 9

Average 7

Workplace Efforts
You scored 6

Average 3

Advocacy Positions
You scored 5

Average 4

I seem to be an "Eco-Warrior" although I really don't perceive myself to be such.. but the again, I'm German, and what is considered to be plain old average (like sorting your rubbish, using receycled paper and double-print, have insulated windows, use public transportations, take my own bags to the grocery store etc.) seems to be a special effort to those people who designed the quiz..
Ah, yes. Now I see that. You're absolutely right (I voiced a similar opinion in my post above).

What drives me nuts are thos electrical appliances that you can't really switch off. Either "on" or "stand-by". What is that?!? I ain't gonna climb behind the shelf to pull the plugs.

I could probably save a lot of energy and money - too bad it's all inclusive in the rent.

Not having a car, an air conditioner, or a heater; having legally mandated trash separation; and avoiding the annoying 10 billion plastic bags shops want to wrap up a purchase with here in Japan helped.

I was horrified at how much packaging there was on stuff in Japan. Individually wrapped packets, within compartmented plastic trays, with a plastic wrapping around that, within a cardboard box, which is wrapped in an outer layer of plastic, which is handed to you in a plastic bag. :eek:

Eco-Warrior (81-106)
Your total score was: 92
Congratulations! You are the ultimate conservationist. You base your everyday choices on what is best for the environment. You rarely use any disposable products, compost all your food scraps, and are politically active in the environmental arena. You make sure your workplace and home are 100% "green" or well on their way. You eat low on the food chain with a predominantly vegetarian or vegan diet and use public transportation, bike, or walk whenever possible. You are doing your part to preserve biodiversity. Keep up the great work!


Resource Use
You scored 23

Consumption Habits
You scored 14

Energy Efficiency
You scored 26

Wildlife Interactions
You scored 10

Workplace Efforts
You scored 7

Advocacy Positions
You scored 12

I was horrified at how much packaging there was on stuff in Japan. Individually wrapped packets, within compartmented plastic trays, with a plastic wrapping around that, within a cardboard box, which is wrapped in an outer layer of plastic, which is handed to you in a plastic bag. :eek:

And shop clerks who don't understand the concept that when I ask just one single bag or no bag at all (in good clear Japanese, as confirmed by another Japanese person on more than one occassion).

And shop clerks who don't understand the concept that when I ask just one single bag or no bag at all (in good clear Japanese, as confirmed by another Japanese person on more than one occassion).

My Japanese is non-existant (except for nama beeru hitotsu/futatsu - is that correct?), so I just ended up accepting them. At least there were plenty of bottle & can recycling bins though.

My Japanese is non-existant (except for nama beeru hitotsu/futatsu - is that correct?), so I just ended up accepting them.

Yep, that's correct Japanese.

At least there were plenty of bottle & can recycling bins though.

There's officially alot of recycling here, but I'm skeptical. Most separation is into burnable and non-burnable trash.

Just a few years ago, the US military sued over dioxin pollution from the Jinkanpo Incinerator's burning household garbage near Atsugi Naval Air Facility.

Yep, that's correct Japanese.

*snip*


Woohoo! At least I won't go thirsty if I ever find myself in Japan again. :)