Most contestants only answered one question
Were the questions too hard? We hope not. The whole point of this year’s contest was to learn how to easily spot products that are proven to be Better for People, Better for the Planet, or both.
The winners, who will be announced tomorrow, were the first three people to submit all of the answers to questions we posted over seven weeks. They each will receive luxurious, organic cotton and wool comforters from Vivetique Sleep Systems.
Here are the contest questions, with the correct answers underlined:
1. CRI Green Label Plus is a certification used for carpet. It means that:
a.) The carpet is made from recycled materials.
b.) The carpet is chemical-free
c.) The carpet’s chemical emissions have been measured and do not exceed limits set by California Specification 01350.
d.) The carpet can be recycled.
2. If you want to ensure that the hard surface flooring you purchase has been tested, and chemical emissions from the product meet a measurable safety limit, which of the following certifications should you look for on the product?
a.) Forest Stewardship Certification (FSC)
b.) Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Certification
c.) GREENGUARD or GREENGUARD Children & Schools Indoor Air Quality Certification
d.) FloorScore Indoor Air Quality Certification
e.) Both c and d.
3. The advantages of using PureGrow™ Wool in mattresses and bedding products include:
a.) PureGrow™Wool is naturally mold and mildew resistant and flame-retardant, eliminating any need for chemical treatments.
b.) It works actively with the body to cool when it is hot and warm when it is cold. Because it naturally wicks away then releases moisture, it helps maintain a low-humidity environment that promotes a healthful, lower heart rate during sleep. Unlike down, which will clump when subjected to moisture, wool repels dust mites.
c.) PureGrow Wool comes for sheep raised on pesticide-free land and is not treated with chemicals that can cause allergic reactions.
e.) Wool is an extremely resilient fiber, which keeps its natural shape over time, despite the environment it is kept in.
f.) All of the above.
4. Of the following the “green” certifications available to test paint, which prohibit any level of an ingredient this is a known carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxin, hazardous air pollutant (HAP) or ozone-depleting compound?
a.) GREENGUARD
b.) SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
c.) Green Seal
d.) Green Wise
e.) Both c and d
5. A “green” interior decorating, finishing or building product is:
a.) Better for people
b.) Better for the planet
c.) One that is made only of organic materials, including cotton and wool
d.) A or B.
6. Mattresses and bedding from Vivetique Sleep Systems and The Natural Bedroom are Better for People because:
a.) They are made from natural, chemical-free materials like natural latex and PureGrow™ Wool and organic cotton instead of petroleum-based products that release chemicals that humans breathe and absorb.
b.) PureGrow™ Wool controls humidity, is cool when it’s hot, warm when it’s cold, promoting restful sleep.
c.) Vivetique Sleep Systems is the oldest natural bedding company in the United States and has the most experience in making mattresses, pillows and bedding products that meet individual needs.
d.) All of the above. ©
