 Concern about the environment and global warming is not only influencing how consumers live their lives, but also impacting their buying habits.
In a consumer survey taken in advance of Earth Day (April 22) by BuzzBack Market Research, 72 percent of those asked said they used energy efficient light bulbs and 57 percent said they purchased recycled products. But much work still needs to be done to change attitudes among consumers as less than 10 percent say they buy products only from "green" companies.
My guess is they buy what they can afford to buy. It is understandable to know you need to buy items which are better for your health and better for the environment, but those products are not always better for your pocket full of lint.
My husband and I have been trying our best to buy organic, buy green, eat healthy and turn off electric items which are not being used. When you see your bank account drop to 98 cents you sort of have to rethink things.
When it comes to using products to improve the environment, US consumers say they do the following more often than not:
-- 72% use energy efficient light bulbs
-- 70% turn down the thermostat
-- 71% recycle paper
-- 68% turn off electric appliances rather than leave them on stand-by
-- 67% take more showers than baths to conserve water
-- 57% recycle glass
-- 57% purchase recycled products
-- 55% purchase recycled paper
-- 51% purchase refill products
-- 38% use less household chemicals
-- 36% walk short distances rather than drive
-- 31% buy organic fruit or vegetables
-- 20% take fewer flights
-- 15% buy organic meat
-- 6% only buy products from companies they consider Green
-- 4% use a hybrid car
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