Green Stats: 48
by Collin Dunn, Corvallis, OR, USA on 11.27.07
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48 -- the percent of Americans who say they'll try to buy fewer gifts or holiday products this season because they are concerned about the effect their consumption may have on the environment.
59 -- the percent of Americans who say they are more likely to buy "green" products this year than in the past.
54 -- the percent who say they would be willing to pay more for a holiday gift or product if it is environmentally responsible, and an equally motivated number (55 percent) say they proactively seek opportunities to buy green gifts and products around the holidays.
Americans' environmentally sensitive behavior extends beyond gifts, as well. They are purchasing gift wrap made from recycled paper (42 percent) or decorating with energy efficient holiday lighting (32 percent). All of this according to The 2007 Cone Holiday Environmental Survey, which also found that more than half of Americans surveyed (52 percent) say the motivation for green shopping is to alleviate the guilt associated with holiday consumption. Looking for green gifts that won't leave you feeling guilty? Hit up TreeHugger's 2007 Gift Guide and read more of the survey at ::CSRwire
Wow. Exciting numbers. They didn't pole my city, I'll tell you that. They are giving away Hummers with new McMansion purchases. I swear.
The greenest gift wrapping? Use newspapers. It works great, people often think its funny and it negates the need for special purpose made.
It is great to see how popular it is to be environmentally friendly. If only we can step it up a few more notches.
I am a part of a group of architecture students have started something called Project Outrage. With this group we are trying to inform as many people as possible about our plight for design and construction that not only aesthetically conscious, but is also sustainable. We are trying to make people aware that it's not only fast food that is bad for us, but fast living or fast homes are also bad for us.
If anyone is interested in this group please join our facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5419659662
check out our website:
http://www.theslowhome.com/blog/outrage/
and please also take a moment to sign our declaration against the unhealthy mass production of suburban homes:
http://www.theslowhome.com/blog/declaration/
thanks
crystal
i was wondering. how many of you use brand named products to clean your house? if you do not then what do you use?