Say Yes or No to the following statements:
1) I seldom turn my computer off.
2) I cover myself with anti-mosquito sprays every time I go camping / fishing/ to the forest.
3) I throw rubbish in plastic bags.
4) I never check if the products I buy are eco-friendly.
If you said "yes" to most of the statements, then you are far from being green.
Said "no" to all of the above? Well, my congratualations! You seem to be as green as a X-mas tree!
But do not preach your naighbour in case he's greener than you are! Let's just read this first (taken from an article by Bill Ryan)
· Price - Few will pay extra for greener products
· Quality - Many think green products will be less
effective than existing brands
· Convenience – only minimal inconvenience will be
tolerated by consumers of green products
· Availability – very few customers will go out of their
way to purchase green products
So, who are Green consumers? Are you one of them?
Here are severeal more links for you to study so that to get inspired to answer the question.
- What's a "Green Consumer"?
- Green Consumers by Bill Ryan, an article dated to 2006, yet still actual.
- Who are Green Consumers?
There is also a very interesting Green Revolution research made. Have a look at the statictics to find out more:
How green are you?
Why is the issue of Green Consumers been discussed here and there?
What makes the Green question be a burning issue of today?
Looking forward to your ideas!
Best regards,
your far from being green Wee Teacher
