Eco Hospital Jeopardy Content developed by Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (mdh2e.org) For additional information or comments contact: [email protected]

Eco Hospital JeopardyContent developed by Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment

(mdh2e.org)For additional information or comments contact:

[email protected]

Eco Hospital JeopardyToxics U R What You

EatWaste Away On the

HomefrontCarbon

Footprint

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Bonus Question: 5000 pts

Toxics: 200• Question

This heavy metal is a neurotoxin commonly found in sphygmomanometers, gastrointestinal devices, and fluorescent lights.

• AnswerMercury


This group of plugged-in products – used at home and work – is the fastest growing portion of the solid waste stream in the United States. Think before you throw one out – it may contain heavy metals like cadmium and lead.

• AnswerElectronics


This “colorful” method of cleaning refers to using techniques and products that avoid the use of chemically-reactive and toxic products as much as possible.

• AnswerGreen Cleaning


This additive in plastic, Di-ethyl-hexyl-phthalate (DEHP), make the plastic soft and pliable. Unfortunately studies show it is harmful to developing male babies. What common hospital product often contains DEHP?

• AnswerIV bags and/or IV tubing


These toxic chemicals accumulate in humans the more they are exposed to them. They are commonly added to hospital and consumer products such as IV pumps, hospital beds, mattresses, and curtains to prevent them from catching on fire.

• Answer(Brominated) Flame Retardants

What You Eat: 200

• QuestionThis type of fresh and nutritious food travels fewer miles than the typical foods you eat. The purchase of this type of food supports farmers and the economy in the region where you live.

• AnswerLocal Food

What You Eat : 400

• QuestionThis common agricultural practice used to prevent “unwanted pests” has been linked to the increased risk of cancer, birth defects and neurological, behavioral and reproductive problems in humans.

• AnswerPesticide use

What You Eat : 600

• QuestionThis health problem in humans is linked to the common agricultural practice of routinely putting antibiotics in the feed and/or water for beef cattle, hogs and poultry on large-scale farms.

• AnswerAntibiotic-Resistant Infections

What You Eat : 800

• QuestionThis metal additive used in rat poison is also fed to chickens, turkeys and hogs on large-scale farms to help the animals grow faster and make the meat more pink. It is also used as a filler to decrease the cost of the food.

• AnswerArsenic

What You Eat : 1000

• QuestionThe conventional agricultural practices as well as the processing and distribution strategies used to get this type of food to your plate causes more greenhouse gas emissions than any other food.

• AnswerBeef

Waste Away: 200

• QuestionThis activity – one of the 3 R’s – is a great low-hanging fruit for a hospital looking to save money and cut down on waste.

• AnswerRecycling

Waste Away : 400

• QuestionThis is the only kind of waste that should be thrown in the hospital’s red garbage bags.

• AnswerRegulated medical waste (aka biohazardous waste, infection waste or red bag waste)

Waste Away : 600

• QuestionThis term is generally used when products designed for one time use are cleaned and sterilized and then used again.

• AnswerSingle use device reprocessing (or remanufacturing)

Waste Away : 800

• QuestionThis method of breaking down food waste produces a great fertilizer!

• AnswerComposting

Waste Away : 1000

• QuestionThis type of system can be used to process operating rooms liquids instead of solidifying them and treating them as regulated medical waste.

• AnswerFluid management system

Homefront: 200• Question

When panels are installed on your rooftop, this type of renewable energy can be used to heat your home, especially on a sunny day.

• AnswerSolar Energy

Homefront : 400• Question

According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, the average adult receives 41 pounds of this type of mail yearly, which by the way, can be reduced by going to donotmail.org.

• AnswerJunk Mail


To save 20-30 gallons of water per week per person, consider doing this while brushing your teeth.

• AnswerTurn off the faucet


Which of the following items takes the longest to degrade in a landfill: diaper, styrofoam cup, aluminum can, or banana peel.

• AnswerStyrofoam cup

Homefront : 1000

• QuestionThe “smell” of clean is not lemon, or mint, or another added fragrance. This is the true smell of clean.

• AnswerOdorless (clean does not smell!)

Carbon Footprint: 200

• QuestionHomes, office buildings, or hospitals -- which type of building is the most energy intensive?

• AnswerHospitals

Carbon Footprint : 400

• QuestionThis activity is sometimes used for commuting, reduces carbon emissions, increases personal fitness and health levels, and is fun!

• AnswerBiking


• QuestionA report published in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that the health care sector accounts for 8% percent of the U.S. carbon footprint. Name one of the two industries that account for the largest portion of this.

• AnswerHospitals or Pharmaceutical


• QuestionThe global warming potential of this group of gases frequently used in health care during surgeries is between 1000x and 2000x greater than CO2.

• AnswerAnesthetic gasses


• QuestionAcross 55 major U.S. cities, commuting by bike rose 70% between 2002 – 2009. This west coast city leads the U.S. in ridership with nearly 6% commuting by bike.

• AnswerPortland, Oregon

Bonus Question: 5000 pts.

• QuestionThis annual award is presented by Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment to hospitals across that exemplify environmental sustainability leadership.

• AnswerTrailblazer Award

The Winner Of The Last RoundWrite Down How Much Money

You Are Willing To RiskIf You get the Question write you win that money

If you get it wrong you Loss the money!

The Winner Of The Last RoundWrite Down How Much Money

You Are Willing To RiskIf You get the Question write you win that money

If you get it wrong you Loss the money!

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