Eco-Scoreboard: How Green Are You, Really? (Quiz Edition)

Category 1: Food Habits – Is Your Plate Planet-Friendly?

You can’t talk about sustainability without looking at what’s on your plate. Here’s how you score:

• All Plant, All Day (10 points): You’ve gone full-on plant-based, and honestly, we’re impressed. You know that cutting out meat reduces your carbon footprint by a ton, and your vegan lasagna could probably convert a few carnivores.

• Mostly Plants, But Don’t Take My Cheese (7 points): You’re flexitarian, eating plant-based most of the time but not quite ready to say goodbye to your cheese plate or Sunday bacon. And that’s okay—small shifts make a big difference!

• Meat in Moderation (4 points): You’ve cut back on red meat, opting for chicken or fish, and you at least know that your food choices impact the environment. You’re making strides, but there’s room for improvement.

• Burger Lover (1 point): Hey, no judgment. We’re just saying, maybe balance out that burger with a salad? We believe in balance here.

Bonus Points: Do you compost your food scraps? Add 5 points to your eco-score if you’re turning trash into treasure!

Category 2: Fashion – Are You a Conscious Shopper or Fast Fashion Fiend?

Your wardrobe choices don’t just impact your style; they impact the planet. Let’s see how you measure up.

• Thrift Queen/King (10 points): Vintage, baby! You hit up thrift stores like it’s your job and love giving pre-loved clothes a new home. Not only is your closet unique, but you’re saving tons of water and reducing textile waste.

• Eco-Conscious Shopper (7 points): You avoid fast fashion and choose sustainable brands. Whether it’s fair-trade clothing or eco-friendly materials, you make sure your clothes are as kind to the planet as they are to your style.

• Occasional Splurger (4 points): You’ve been known to splurge on fast fashion when the deals are too good to resist, but you try to shop consciously when you can. You’re on the right track but may need to resist that $5 t-shirt next time.

• Fast Fashion Addict (1 point): Your closet is full of those trendy, one-wear-and-done pieces. It’s time for a wardrobe intervention—ditch the disposable clothes and look for quality, sustainable options.

Bonus Points: Bought anything from a sustainable brand that Hilio partners with? You get 5 extra points (and probably look amazing too).

Category 3: Travel – Adventure Without the Carbon Guilt

How you get around says a lot about your eco-score. Ready to find out if you’re a sustainable traveler or a carbon culprit?

• Public Transit Pro (10 points): You’ve mastered the art of buses, trains, and biking. Who needs a car when you can zip around town on two wheels or hop on public transport like a boss? Plus, you’re slashing your carbon footprint in the process.

• Hybrid Hero (7 points): You drive, but it’s an eco-friendly hybrid or electric vehicle. Props to you for investing in green tech and cutting down on those emissions.

• Weekend Road Warrior (4 points): You mostly drive, but you try to carpool when you can, and you’re conscious about limiting unnecessary trips. We see you trying, and that’s what matters!

• Solo Road Trips, All the Time (1 point): You drive everywhere, even to the corner store, and let’s not talk about the solo road trips. It might be time to mix things up with a bus pass or a bike ride.

Bonus Points: If you’ve ever offset your carbon emissions for a flight, give yourself 5 extra points for that green dedication.

Category 4: Home Life – Do You Live Green?

How eco-friendly is your living situation? Time to check that off the list.

• Off-Grid Legend (10 points): Solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and maybe even a composting toilet? You’ve taken eco-living to the next level. The planet owes you a high five.

• Eco Enthusiast (7 points): You recycle religiously, have energy-efficient appliances, and maybe even smart thermostats. Your home is a green beacon in the neighborhood.

• Trying Your Best (4 points): You recycle, and you’ve switched a few light bulbs to LED, but that’s about as far as your efforts go. It’s a start, but there’s more you could do!

• Eco-Apathetic (1 point): You leave the lights on, crank the heat, and don’t even know where the recycling bin is. Time for a home energy audit, stat.

Bonus Points: Have you swapped out single-use plastic for reusable items in your home? Congrats, add 5 points!

Category 5: Shopping Habits – Is Your Wallet Green?

Shopping sustainably isn’t just about what you buy, but how you buy it.

• Hilio Points Master (10 points): You’ve signed up for Hilio, you’re stacking points, and you shop only from eco-conscious brands. Honestly, we should be learning from you!

• Eco-Friendly, But Occasionally Impulsive (7 points): You buy sustainable products most of the time, but those impulse Amazon buys do sneak in occasionally. You’re on the right track but might need to reel in the online shopping.

• Convenience Shopper (4 points): You mean well, but if it’s fast, cheap, and easy to buy, that’s where you go. You’re making progress by incorporating a few sustainable products, but there’s definitely room for more thoughtfulness.

• Impulse Buy Addict (1 point): Oof. Fast shipping, cheap deals, and mountains of packaging. It might be time to start thinking about the bigger picture when hitting “buy.”

Bonus Points: If you’ve ever redeemed Hilio points for something eco-friendly, tack on 5 more points! You’re shopping smart and green.

What’s Your Eco-Score?

Tally up your points and see where you land:

• 50+ points: Eco-Champion – You’re living green, and the planet salutes you! Keep doing what you’re doing (and maybe share your secrets).

• 30-49 points: Eco-Explorer – You’re making serious strides, but there’s always room to grow. Keep finding ways to green up your life, and you’ll be an eco-champ in no time.

• 15-29 points: Eco-Beginner – You’ve got the right mindset, but your habits could use some fine-tuning. Start small and build on those wins!

• 0-14 points: Eco-Challenged – No worries, everyone starts somewhere. Now’s the perfect time to dive into the world of sustainability—and we’ve got all the tips to help you get there!

So, how’d you score? Whether you’re an eco-warrior or just dipping your toes into the sustainable waters, Hilio is here to make the journey fun and rewarding. Keep earning those points, shopping smart, and living green. After all, the planet (and your future self) will thank