Questionnaire to see how environmental u really are!!!

A survey with a qustionnaire -

Name (Optional):_______________________________

Please choose the most appropriate option:

1. At night, if you see the lights on in the bathrooms/toilets in your hostel,
you would:
a. Switch them off
b. Switch some off and keep some on
c. Assume that someone else is gonna need it and so leave them on.
d. Leave them on (There are too many switches……….How can I switch off
every single one)
2. If motorized vehicles were allowed in the campus (i.e., if you were
allowed to use bikes/scooters in campus) would you do so? (Assume
that you have the skills to ride a bike and money is not a factor)
a. Nope…I would prefer a cycle or walking
b. I would but would use it only for long distances(within campus
&outside)
c. I would but would use it only when I go out of campus.
d. Hell ya……(Do you know how much energy I spend going to the mess
everyday)
3. Would you participate in environmental rallies?
a. Yes I would love to
b. Yes, but only if the distance is not too long and only if it is not very hot
and only if I get snacks at the end of rally and only if…
c. Sorry, I have a test/quiz tomorrow
d. No Yaar……….got better things to do.
4. You see an empty packet of chips lying on the classroom floor(Assume
that the teacher is lenient and allows you to eat inside the class)
a. Pick the empty packet and throw it in the dustbin.
b. Ask someone who is nearer to the packet to pick it up.
c. Let it be and wait for the sweepers to clean it. (They’re paid to do
it……why should I?
d. Sit down and open another packet of chips.( i.e. you were the one who
emptied the other packet)
5. Are you aware of the various environmental issues plaguing our planet?

a. Yes, most of them
b. A few of them like global warming and that ozone thing………
c. Not really…….I don’t keep in touch with these issues
d. I do but could care less.
6. Are you concerned about the cleanliness of the campus and the
surrounding localities?
a. Yes I am…..i wish it were cleaner.
b. Yes but only of the campus.
c. Not really………it looks pretty clean to me.
d. No…..
7. While bathing do you prefer using the shower or a bucket?
a. A bucket of water……I think its sufficient
b. Depends on my mood….
c. I prefer a good shower….its sooo comfy……
d. I don’t see how that’s gonna make a difference.
8. When buying notebook in a shop, you would prefer….
a. TNPL or any recycled books. They’re eco-friendly rite?
b. Classmate……….they’re of better quality…
c. Whatever’s available…..I’m always in a hurry so don’t check.
d. Do buying particular notebooks make a difference?? I don’t think so.
9. While travelling in Chennai, do you take a bus/train or an auto?
a. Bus/train always…..
b. It depends on the situation….if its urgent I take an auto….otherwise an
auto
c. Auto……its much faster
d. It’s my money I’m spending……why do you care???
10.When not in use, do you shut down or “sleep” your laptop or computer?
a. I shut it down
b. I put it in sleep mode…..
c. Hmmm……..it depends…
d. My computer is ALWAYS on……

What level environmentalist are you????

Level 0 →EARTH’S WORST NIGHTMARE: You have no regard for
the earth and the environment. However, there is still hope for
you. Making little changes in your lifestyle can help you go to the
next level
Level 1 → WANNABE ENVIRONMENTALIST: You are not fully
aware of environmental issues and have done very little eco-
friendly work. You can improve by making efforts to learn about
environmental issues and following steps to reduce the amount of
wastes you generate.
Level 2 → PART-TIME ENVIRONMENTALIST: You have read about
environmental issues and seen/heard about it on various forms
of media. However, you don’t have the determination and will to
carry things out. To reach the next level (or directly going to the
fourth level), you can make changes in your habits and lifestyle
that will be beneficial to the environment.
Level 3 → HYPOCRITE ENVIRONMENTALIST: You say you want
to help improve the environment but have very little to show
for it. You can improve by actually believing you can change the
environment and doing work that will benefit the earth.
Level 4 → TRUE ENVIRONMENTALIST : You are aware of
environmental issues and actually work to bring about change.
You live, breathe and eat environment and give your best effort in
making the world more “green”.

WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR LEVEL

LEVEL 0-1
a. Switch off lights when not in use
b. Throw rubbish in dustbins
c. Don’t waste water –shorten showers,turn off taps when not in use, etc
LEVEL 1-2
a. Avoid polythene/plastic bags.
b. Give recyclable materials for recycling/reuse.
c. Use public transport while travelling
d. Buy locally produced food.
LEVEL 2-3 or 2-4
a. Use paper/natural fibre(eg. Jute) bags instead of plastic ones.
b. Switch off lights if not in use in your room as well as in the corridors and
lavatories in your hostel.
c. Buy item that are produced locally (it can be notebook, food, clothes,
etc…)
d. Turn off taps when not in use
LEVEL 3-4
a. Plant trees and take care of them as they grow
b. Conserve energy (switch off light, computers etc when not in use)
c. Help create awareness amongst your friends
d. Participate in eco-rallies.
LEVEL 4 – HIDDEN LEVEL 5
a. Help in NGO’s concerned about the environment
b. Spread your knowledge of environmental issues to everyone you know
and encourage them to be more eco-friendly.

1st option-3 marks
2nd option -2marks
3rd option -1 mark
4th option – 0

0-10 marks- L0
11-15- L1
16-20- L2
21-25- L3
26-30-L4