Eco-Scavenger Hunt- High school
- Visit the Toronto Zoo in booth #925. How does the Toronto Zoo heat its staff showers? How many tonnes of carbon dioxide does this prevent from being released into the atmosphere each year?
Solar thermal, 40 tonnes
- Visit the Toronto Vegetarian Association in booth #1517.Livestock production takes up how much of the world's land surface?What are some ocean-friendly alternatives to eating fish?
Livestock takes up to 30% of land surface
Ocean-friendly alternatives include - Flax seed oil, an excellent source of Omega-3, and exotic tasting seaweeds such as nori and dulse.
- Visit the Marine Conservation Exhibit in booth # 615. Our planet’s most serious ecological crisis is actually happening in our oceans. List four threats to ocean ecology. One of the ways you can help is to buy sustainable seafood. What is sustainable seafood?
Threats include: Pollution, Harmful fishing practices, Resource extraction especially oil and gas, and Climate change (Ocean acidification, shifts in ocean temperature and currents).
‘Sustainable seafood’ refers to farmed or wild fish and shellfish products that are harvested with minimal impact to the ecosystem they came from.
- Visit Elmer’s in booth #143. What is the eco-friendly glue made from?What percentage of post-consumer material was used to make the bottle?
Made from plants
25% post-consumer materials use to make the bottle
- Visit the Green Innovations feature in booth - #701. What is special about the biocomposite storage bins developed by the University of Guelph? What plant is used to develop these bins? Where can one find these bins?
Storage bins are made from post-consumer plastic with natural plant fibers
Plant used is switchgrass grown in Huron County farm
Bins are sold in Home Depot and Canadian Tire outlets
- Visit Bird Studies Canada in booth #701. Identify three obstacles that impact bird survival within the city of Toronto:
1. Habitat loss - lack of natural areas/ green spaces
2. Office buildings with the lights left on at night during the spring and fall migration periods
3. Predators - including outdoor cats
4. Vehicles
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- Visit TRCA in booth #701. Name a bird species that benefits from a nesting box and tell us why nesting boxes are needed?
- Eastern Bluebird,
- Tree Swallow,
- Purple Martin,
- Great-crested Flycatcher,
- Northern Flicker, Wood Duck,
- Hooded Merganser,
- Eastern Screech Owl,
- Barred Owl and American Kestrel.
Nest boxes are needed due to habitat loss.
- VisitDonmar Health and Beauty Products in booth #1838. Do you need preservatives in natural personal care products (skin care, shampoo, body wash etc)?Why are preservatives needed?What can be used as a preservative in natural products?
Yes
To stop the growth of Bacteria, Mold and Yeast
itamins, Essential Oils, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate (Food Grade preservative), Sodium Benzoate (food Grade Preservative)
- Visit NationWares in booth # 526. Who does NationWares empower through employment?
1. People in poverty
2. People with disabilities
3. People with HIV/AIDS
- Visit the Organic Council of Ontario in booth #1315. Ask for a copy of the Co-Farmer brochure and answer the following question:Explain why choosing organic foods from Ontario can benefit the local economy, environment and your health.
Possible answers:
Local economy - keep money within our province
Environment - reduce green house gas emissions OR reduce whater and/ or air contamination from pesticides OR sustains the health/ productivity of the soil
Health - avoid harmful pesticides OR food from Ontario is fresher which means higher vitamin levels
- Visit Me to We Style in booth # 501. What are the four pillars of Me to We Style’s mission?
- 50% of profits are donated to Free The Children, Style’s charity partner
- A tree is planted for every t-shirt sold
- All items are domestically produced
- All fabrics used are eco-friendly
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