How do you value your relationship with the environment?
We know that the environment, the environment in which we live is degraded gradually and irreversibly by the action of multiple agents, human and natural. We know there are many studies that shows the importance and need to be careful with the environment and suggesting our planet friendly activities; however, despite the effects that we perceive directly or multiple warnings, many people on earth continues with activities that contribute to environmental degradation.
In this introductory test, you can know if you are in the group of Friends of the Earth (which actively seek to reduce the negative impact of their activities), indifferent (know the problem but do nothing to reduce the negative activities) , aggressive or hostile to the environment (those who know that an activity is negative, but insist do it)
1. In public places like a beach
a) You leave the scattered debris on the beach, assuming
that workers are responsible for cleaning it
b) Guard trash in appropriate containers and then leave
it in places allowedc) You watch where people piled up trash on the beach and do the same
2. If there is a garbage classification system in your city
a) It is provided you meet the signs and you separate the garbage by type
b) You do not classify the garbage and consider that everything is equal
c) It is tedious to sort the garbage that you do sometimes
3. Activities that avoid the use of fossil fuels
a) You walk to the mall at least 500 meters
b) You take your car to go to the market
c) You take your bike
4. Knowledge and calculation of carbon footprint
a) You know calculate your carbon footprint
b) You do not know what is the carbon footprint
c) You know what the carbon footprint is , but you are indifferent to calculate
5. In public places in the city
a) You leave waste scattered in the streets, assuming that workers are responsible for cleaning it
b) Guard waste in suitable containers in places permitted to leave
c) You watch where people piled rubbish in some places and do the same
6. If you see other people carelessly throw hazardous waste (batteries, electronic components) to a water source
a) Do not say anything, everyone is master of his actions
b) You claim the wrongdoing
c) You question their behavior and briefly explain the damage caused
7. To attend public places (workplaces, churches, recreation centers and other)
a) You go in your own car when you're alone, you value much your comfort
b) You use public transport
c) You're on your own car when you're with family
8. With regard to campaigns for environmental protection
a) You participate actively informing people, in peaceful marches or school campaigns
b) You do not participate because you have more important personal activities
c) You support when you can with donations or personal acts
9. Regarding the negative impact of pollution on the planet
a) It is not of interest for you because the place where you live is a free ecological zone of contamination
b) The impact will feel when you are dead, so there is no reason to worry
c) You care for your children and grandchildren will live in a world less friendly than the current
10. With regard to environmental groups or formal and authentic environmentalists
a. Not participate in any because it's a waste of time
b. You could associate if they demonstrate transparency and order
c. You are active members in groups that achieve results
Evaluation
a) You leave waste scattered in the streets, assuming that workers are responsible for cleaning it
b) Guard waste in suitable containers in places permitted to leave
c) You watch where people piled rubbish in some places and do the same
6. If you see other people carelessly throw hazardous waste (batteries, electronic components) to a water source
a) Do not say anything, everyone is master of his actions
b) You claim the wrongdoing
c) You question their behavior and briefly explain the damage caused
7. To attend public places (workplaces, churches, recreation centers and other)
a) You go in your own car when you're alone, you value much your comfort
b) You use public transport
c) You're on your own car when you're with family
8. With regard to campaigns for environmental protection
a) You participate actively informing people, in peaceful marches or school campaigns
b) You do not participate because you have more important personal activities
c) You support when you can with donations or personal acts
9. Regarding the negative impact of pollution on the planet
a) It is not of interest for you because the place where you live is a free ecological zone of contamination
b) The impact will feel when you are dead, so there is no reason to worry
c) You care for your children and grandchildren will live in a world less friendly than the current
10. With regard to environmental groups or formal and authentic environmentalists
a. Not participate in any because it's a waste of time
b. You could associate if they demonstrate transparency and order
c. You are active members in groups that achieve results
Evaluation
For the evaluation you must use the scores according to the following table
10-15 points: It is disturbing
your activity in relation to caring for the environment and your apparent
indifference or apathy by the consequences of what you or others do care about
the environment. Remember that you will soon affect you and your descendants
safely. Why not be a little more careful
with our large home, the planet?
16-23 points: It is time to change your attitude. Even if you are not completely indifferent to the problem of pollution, or may not participate personally in destructive activities on the environment, is no good your neutral or indifferent attitude. Better you listen and imitate those who sacrifice comfort and some short-term benefits to ensure a world in the future. Do not follow the example of those who act without considering the consequences of their actions.
24-30 points: Congratulations. You're a person who knows the problem of environmental degradation and actively contributes to solving the problem. Your principles and values are those that will save the earth or at least prolong the possibility of life on the planet. Certainly in your house, your neighborhood, your city, the difference can be observed: clean streets, protecting forests and green areas where they exist, friendly atmosphere between neighbors. You deserve a special place on the planet.
This picture is not pleasant for you or anyone who is aware of the importance of protecting our only home, Earth.
