4. Do they use environmental sensitivity as a means for evaluating an employer?
5. Does a person’s passion for the environment affect his or her personal relationships and who they date?
6. What would an American be willing to give up to avoid climate change and global warming altogether?The results are somewhat surprising… read ahead and find out. Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 2
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8. All from the United States or U.S. territories and distributed fairly evenly across the country.
11. College educated, in that eighty-nine percent of respondents claimed to have had “some college,” “college graduate” or “post grad” education.
12. Primarily progressive politically, though data from roughly 7% Republican and Libertarian participants are included.Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 3
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14. More women said “moderately concerned” or “very concerned” (89%) than men (76%)
15. Difference in response based on political preference. Only 35% of Republicans said “moderately concerned” or “very concerned” vs. the Democrat and Green supporters, who claimed to be 92% and 91% respectively.
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17. More women said “moderately green” or “dark green” (77%) than men (60%)
18. Difference in response based on political preference. Only 43% of Republicans said “moderately green” or “dark green” vs. the Democrat and Green supporters, who claimed to be 73% and 89% respectively.
19. Some difference in how people responded by age, but this does not appear to be statistically significant.Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 4
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21. The most common answer was that they “often” use reusable bags for shopping and reusable mugs and bottles. They also run equipment at off-peak times and buy eco friendly products “often.”
22. The most common answer was that they “sometimes” unplug equipment when not in use, shop at local farmer’s markets and donate to green or environmentally friendly causes.
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24. More women said “moderately important” or “very important” (52%) than men (37%)
25. Difference in response based on political preference. Only 23% of Republicans said “moderately important” or “very important,” Libertarians said this 26% of the time vs. the Democrat and Green supporters, who said this 48% and 69% of the time respectively.
26. With regard to age, there seems to be an increase in how important is to have a green employer with age.Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 5
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28. More women said said “agree” or “strongly agree” (86%) than men (76%)
29. Difference in response based on political preference. Only 47% of Republicans said “agree” or “strongly agree” vs. the Democrat and Green supporters, who claimed to be 86% and 92% respectively.
38. Some difference in how people responded by age, but this does not appear to be statistically significant.Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 6
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40. 69% of women are willing to pay “10% or more” for a product, more than 50% of men
41. 89% of respondents who are Green politically would pay “10% or more” for a product, compared to 68% of Democrats, 54% of Independents, 32% of Libertarians and 32% of Republicans.
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43. Also, a significant number of people claim they would go on a date with someone who drives a Hummer (12% said “yes,” 17% said “maybe”)
44. 33% of women claimed that “no” they are not willing to go on a date with someone who does not recycle (compared to 15% of men)
51. With regard to age, there seems to be an increase in how important is to date a “green” person with ageGreen Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 7
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53. 42% of total respondents would be willing to give up their car for a year or more , 24% would be willing to do so forever (38% said “no way!”)
54. 17% of total respondents would be willing to give up salary for a year or more , 7% would be willing to do so forever (60% said “no way!”)
55. 21% of total respondents would be willing to give up sex for a year or more , 8% would be willing to do so forever (62% said “no way!”)
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57. Difference in response based on political preference. Here’s so said they would give up salary for “one year or more:”
76. How concerned are you? Question asked: Is climate change (global warming) something you are concerned about? This chart shows data by GENDER. N=988 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 10
77. How concerned are you? Question asked: Is climate change (global warming) something you are concerned about? This chart shows data by AGE. N=909 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 11
78. How concerned are you? Question asked: Is climate change (global warming) something you are concerned about? This chart shows data by POLITICAL AFFILIATION. N=921 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 12
79. How green are you? Question asked: Do you consider yourself a "green" person? This chart shows data by GENDER. N=988 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 13
80. How green are you? Question asked: Do you consider yourself a "green" person? This chart shows data by AGE. N=909 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 14
81. How green are you? Question asked: Do you consider yourself a "green" person? This chart shows data by POLITICAL AFFILIATION. N=921 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 15
82. How green are you? Question asked: Have you ever measured your carbon footprint? This chart shows data for ALL PARTICIPANTS. N=988 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 16
83. How green are you? Question asked: What activities do you engage in at home? This chart shows data for ALL PARTICIPANTS. N=166 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 17
84. How green are you? Question asked: What activities do you engage in at home? This chart shows data for ALL PARTICIPANTS. N=166 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 18
85. How green are you? Question asked: Is commitment to green/environmental issues a factor for you in choosing an employer? This chart shows data by GENDER. N=988 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 19
86. How green are you? Question asked: Is commitment to green/environmental issues a factor for you in choosing an employer? This chart shows data by AGE. N=909 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 20
87. How green are you? Question asked: Is commitment to green/environmental issues a factor for you in choosing an employer? This chart shows data by POLITICAL AFFILIATION. N=921 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 21
88. How green are you? Question asked: I wish my employer were more committed to addressing green/environmental issues. This chart shows data by GENDER. N=988 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 22
89. How green are you? Question asked: I wish my employer were more committed to addressing green/environmental issues. This chart shows data by AGE. N=909 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 23
90. How green are you? Question asked: I wish my employer were more committed to addressing green/environmental issues. This chart shows data by POLITICAL AFFILIATION. N=921 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 24
91. How green are you? Question asked: Would you be willing to take a pay cut to work for a more green/environmentally conscious organization? This chart shows data by GENDER. N=988 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 25
92. How green are you? Question asked: Would you be willing to take a pay cut to work for a more green/environmentally conscious organization? This chart shows data by AGE. N=909 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 26
93. How green are you? Question asked: Would you be willing to take a pay cut to work for a more green/environmentally conscious organization? This chart shows data by POLITICAL AFFILIATION. N=921 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 27
94. How green are you? Question asked: All things being equal, I would be willing to pay more for a more environmentally friendly product. This chart shows data by GENDER. N=988 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 28
95. How green are you? Question asked: All things being equal, I would be willing to pay more for a more environmentally friendly product. This chart shows data by AGE. N=909 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 29
96. How green are you? Question asked: All things being equal, I would be willing to pay more for a more environmentally friendly product. This chart shows data by POLITICAL AFFILIATION. N=921 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 30
97. How green are you? Question asked: Would you go on a date with someone who... This chart shows data for ALL PARTICIPANTS. N=952 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 31
98. How green are you? Question asked: Would you go on a date with someone who does not recycle? This chart shows data by GENDER. N=988 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 32
99. How green are you? Question asked: Would you go on a date with someone who does not recycle? This chart shows data by AGE. N=909 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 33
100. How green are you? Question asked: Would you go on a date with someone who does not recycle? This chart shows data by POLITICAL AFFILIATION. N=921 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 34
101. How green are you? Question asked: What would you be willing to do... to stop climate change? Would you... This chart shows data for ALL PARTICIPANTS. N=952 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 35
102. How green are you? Question asked: What would you be willing to do... to stop climate change? Would you give up salary? This chart shows data by GENDER. N=952 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 36
103. How green are you? Question asked: What would you be willing to do... to stop climate change? Would you give up salary? This chart shows data by POLITICAL AFFILIATION. N=952 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 37
104. How green are you? Question asked: What would you be willing to do... to stop climate change? Would you give up sex? This chart shows data by GENDER. N=952 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 38
105. How green are you? Question asked: What would you be willing to do... to stop climate change? Would you give up sex? This chart shows data by POLITICAL AFFILIATION. N=952 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 39
106. How green are you? Question asked: What would you be willing to do... to stop climate change? Would you give up your spouse? This chart shows data by GENDER. N=952 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 40
107. How green are you? Question asked: What would you be willing to do... to stop climate change? Would you give up your spouse? This chart shows data by POLITICAL AFFILIATION. N=952 Green Lifestyle Survey| The Green Workplace 41
Editor's Notes
Much has been written about the workplace, and much about green. I did a bunch of research and realized rarely were the two mentioned together. This is a vast market place.
Much has been written about the workplace, and much about green. I did a bunch of research and realized rarely were the two mentioned together. This is a vast market place.
Much has been written about the workplace, and much about green. I did a bunch of research and realized rarely were the two mentioned together. This is a vast market place.
Much has been written about the workplace, and much about green. I did a bunch of research and realized rarely were the two mentioned together. This is a vast market place.
Much has been written about the workplace, and much about green. I did a bunch of research and realized rarely were the two mentioned together. This is a vast market place.
Much has been written about the workplace, and much about green. I did a bunch of research and realized rarely were the two mentioned together. This is a vast market place.
Much has been written about the workplace, and much about green. I did a bunch of research and realized rarely were the two mentioned together. This is a vast market place.
Much has been written about the workplace, and much about green. I did a bunch of research and realized rarely were the two mentioned together. This is a vast market place.
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