Sustainability Survey

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Thank you for filling out the Ontario Tech Sustainability Survey. This survey will help us understand the campus community’s level of literacy, culture, and behaviors around sustainability to inform future programming and resources. There will be a post-survey assessment conducted in April 2024 to follow-up on your sustainability knowledge after attending Ontario Tech for (at least) 2 semesters.

Please be sure to enter your student ID below to be entered for a chance to win one of multiple $25 gift cards to Hunter’s Kitchen or Tim Hortons (your choice).

The survey may ask you about terms or concepts you are unfamiliar with, please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. If you are not sure, please make your best guess.

If you have any questions/concerns about this survey, please email sustainability@ontariotechu.ca.

Survey closes Monday September 23rd at 4:00 PM

1. What is your student ID number?

2. Please indicate which year of study you are in. *

3. What is the main faculty you are part of? *

4. In your own words, what is the definition of sustainability? *

5. How familiar are you with the following global sustainability topics: *

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not familiar at all

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Intersectional Environmentalism

Circular Economy

Climate change

Biodiversity Loss

Plastic Pollution

Fossil Fuel Industry

6. How familiar are you with the following campus sustainability topics: *

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not familiar at all

Geothermal/Solar energy

Rainwater harvesting tanks

Biodiversity Inventory

Fair Trade

Pollinator Project

7. Which of the following are you aware of at Ontario Tech? *

Minor in Sustainability Studies

Efforts to establish Bachelor of Arts and Science in Sustainability

Sustainability related/focused course list

None of the above

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8. The majority of endangered species are at risk due to: *

Overhunting animals

Habitat loss and the introduction of non-native species to ecosystems

Issues with inbreeding

Disease and illness not being adequately controlled

9. The term carbon footprint is a measure of which of the following? *

The size of the carbon chain in a given quantity of gasoline

Toxic carbons released by burning fossil fuels

A measure of the amount of carbon dioxide emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels

Carbon created by a human footprint

10. What is environmental racism? *

Racism experienced by individuals working within the environmental sector

Disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on racialized communities

Humankind treating different kinds of animals differently depending on prior exposure

None of the above

11. Why is locally grown food usually more sustainable? *

Local food always uses fewer pesticides than imported food

Local food is transported shorter distances, creates less waste, and helps keep money in the local economy

Local food is more expensive and therefore forces you to eat less

Local food is always organic and regenerative

12. During the past year, how often did you do the following when you had the opportunity? *

Very frequently

A few times

Infrequently

Never

Sorted waste correctly

Brought lunch in a reusable container

Chose to walk, bike, or take public transit instead of driving

Voted in elections

Purchased something second hand

Chose a plant-based meal over meat-based meal

Participated in a sustainability event (either on or off campus)

Talked to peers about climate change/sustainability

13. What is your level of concern in regards to climate change?

Not very concerned

Very concerned

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14. Would you like to be subscribed to the Ontario Tech Sustainability Newsletter to be informed about sustainability initiatives and events at Ontario Tech? *

Yes

15. Would you like to be entered for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Hunter's Kitchen (UB Café) or Tim Hortons? *

Yes

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