30 Ecological Behaviors
# |
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.
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Swiss data.Created: 1-7-99 byFlorian G. Kaiser