2019 survey
Thank you for completing the annual Sustainability Survey.
Conducting an annual survey helps us better understand our community and informs the direction of our future communications and programming.
The survey was designed to gauge progress on sustainability and climate change awareness at Boston University. Having information about your understanding and activities regarding sustainability and climate change will better help us plan future efforts, programs and communications with the BU community. Consistent with the guidelines of STARS, included are questions on general sustainability literacy as well as BU-specific questions.
Answers to the 2019 Sustainability Survey
Ninety-one percent of all plastics are not recycled. Which of the following materials are recyclable? Select all that apply.
Plastic bottles
Batteries
Clothes
Cardboard
Paper Napkins
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a certification process recognizing high performance green buildings and neighborhoods. Which of the following are part of the LEED rating system? Select all that apply.
Sustainable Sites
Innovation
Water
Energy
Materials
While global energy demand continues to increase, renewables are on the rise. Which of the following sources are considered renewable energy? Select all that apply.
Geothermal
Wind
Solar
Natural Gas
Hydropower
Which of the following health concerns are impacted by climate change?
Increase in vector-borne diseases, such as West-Nile Virus
Increased respiratory problems in humans
Increased biodiversity of species
What is the definition of carbon neutral?
Having an equal number of electric vehicles and gasoline vehicles on the road
Having or resulting in no net addition of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere
Ensuring that global average temperatures do not increase by more than 2°C
Increasing the availability of carbon offset programs for consumers