As a consumer, you've probably encountered products that are meant to help the environment, such as recycled paper, hybrid cars and Energy Star appliances. A “green” consumer is defined as one who purchases and uses products that help the environment by conserving energy or other natural resources.
Please take a moment to participate in this national survey regarding your level of green consumerism. This survey was created in cooperation with the Florida Energy Extension Center at the University of Florida.
1
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Would you choose a green product over a similar product even if the green product costs:
10 percent more
15 percent more
20 percent more
Would not spend more
2
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Are you aware that some homebuilders employ the practice of “green home building,” emphasizing energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and using recycled and/or renewable materials?
Yes
No
3.
Would you buy a new home with green features emphasizing energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and materials that are
re-used in the construction process even if the green home costs:
Up to 10 percent more
Up to 15 percent more
Up to 20 percent more
Would not spend more
4
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Do you feel that corporations in America do enough to protect the environment and promote green consumerism?
Yes
No
5.
Do you make efforts to conserve water?
Yes
No
6.
How much more would you pay for green home features if you recovered your investment in five years, for example, with lower electric bills?
10 percent more
15 percent more
20 percent more
Would not spend more
7
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If you were a homebuyer, would you be willing to have a smaller lot in order to increase the amount of community open spaces, such as natural areas, parks and playing fields?
Yes
No
8
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There's a growing trend toward use of native plants in gardening and landscaping to save water and energy and promote wildlife habitat.
Do you consider yourself part of this trend?
Yes
No
Does Not Apply
9.
What is your home ownership status?
Own
Rent
10.
Please provide any comments about your green consumerism:
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