It’s Earth Month, and that means lots and lots of information coming at you about how to live with a lighter environmental footprint. Of course, with all of the media focus on sustainability over the past couple of years, you may figure there’s not much left for you to learn. Maybe… or maybe not!  Take this quiz to see how much you do know… and what you can still learn about the green life.

1. You’re shopping for ingredients to take to a potluck a neighbor is hosting, and want to choose the most Earth-friendly options. Which of the following labels has strict definitions attached to it, and is certified by a third party?

A   Vegan
B   Antibiotic-Free
C   Organic
D   Natural

2. A friend suggests that the two of you chip in and purchase a CSA (community-supported agriculture) membership for the coming year.  You think hard, and try to remember what a CSA is.  Is it

A.    A farmers market in the neighborhood?
B.    A food cooperative?
C.    An urban or community garden?
D.    A model for buying “shares” in a local farmer’s harvest?

3. The weather warms up, and, one morning, you discover your puppy is covered in fleas after playing outside. What’s the most potentially harmful way (to the environment, and your puppy) to handle this problem.

A.    Sprinkling diatomaceous earth over your yard
B.    Spraying beneficial nematodes over your yard
C.    Bathing your puppy in an herbal flea shampoo containing citrus oils
D.    Begin applying a monthly spot-on flea treatment from the veterinarian