30 Ecological Behaviors

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Behavior

Label

1.

I prefer to shower rather than to take a bath.

WP1

2.

I wait until I have a full load before doing my laundry.

WP2

3.

I wash dirty clothes without prewashing.

WP3

4.-

In the winter, I keep the heat on so that I do not have to wear a sweater.

WP4

5.-

In the winter, I leave the windows open for long periods of time to let in fresh air.

WP5

6.

I bring unused medicine back to the pharmacy.

GR1

7.

I collect and recycle used paper.

GR2

8.

I bring empty bottles to a recycling bin.

GR3

9.-

I put dead batteries in the garbage.

GR4

10.-

After meals, I dispose of leftovers in the toilet.

GR5

11.-

I use fabric softener with my laundry.

CB1

12.-

I use an oven-cleaning spray to clean my oven.

CB2

13.-

If there are insects in my apartment I kill them with a chemical insecticide.

CB3

14.-

I use a chemical air freshener in my bathroom.

CB4

15.-

I use chemical toilet cleaners.

CB5

16.-

I use a cleaner made especially for bathrooms rather than an all-purpose cleaner.

CB6

17.

I use phosphate-free laundry detergent.

CB7

18.

For shopping, I prefer paper bags to plastic ones.

GI1

19.

I usually buy [product] in returnable bottles.

GI2

20.-

Sometimes I buy beverages in cans.

GI3

21.-

In supermarkets, I usually buy fruits and vegetables from the open bins.

GI4

22.-

If I am offered a plastic bag in a store I will always take it.

GI5

23.

I often talk with friends about problems related to the environment.

NP1

24.

I am a member of an environmental organization.

NP2

25.

In the past, I have pointed out to someone his or her unecological behavior.

NP3

26.

I sometimes contribute financially to environmental organizations.

NP4

27.

Usually, I do not drive my automobile in the city.

CU1

28.

When possible in nearby areas (around 30 km; i.e., 18.75 miles),I use public transportation or ride a bike.

CU2

29.

I usually drive on freeways at speeds under 100 kph (62.5 mph).

CU3

30.-

I do not know whether I may use leaded gas in my automobile.

CU4

Note. - indicates a negatively formulated item. Such unecologically, negatively formulated items are reversed in coding.

Here are the Swedish data.

Here are the Swiss data.

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Created: 1-7-99 by Florian G. Kaiser