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Follow up expanded
Please indicate the progress you have made in putting your pledges into action:
1. Green electricity
1a Switch to a “green” tariff, either with my current electricity supplier or with a new supplier:
1. I switched to a green tariff, but have reverted to an ordinary tariff
2. I am now on a green tariff
3. I am in the process of switching to a green tariff
4. I frequently feel I should switch to a green tariff
5. I sometimes feel I should switch to a green tariff
6. I do not feel it is important to switch to a green tariff
1b Switch to an electricity producer that supplies 100% green renewable electricity:
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1. I switched to a 100% green electricity supplier, but have reverted to an ordinary supplier
2. I am now with a 100% green electricity supplier
3. I am in the process of switching to a 100% green electricity supplier
4. I frequently feel I should switch to a 100% green electricity supplier
5. I sometimes feel I should switch to a 100% green electricity supplier
6. I do not feel it is important to switch to a 100% green electricity supplier
1c Generate my own energy through installing solar panels, a wind turbine etc:
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1. I have generated my own energy, but no longer do so
2. I now generate my own energy
3. I am in the process of setting up my own energy generation
4. I frequently feel I should generate my own energy
5. I sometimes feel I should generate my own energy
6. I do not feel it is important to generate my own energy
2. Energy saving
2a Turn off lights when leaving the room and not leave appliances on standby:
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1. I have tried to turn off lights etc., but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually turn off lights etc.
3. I am starting to turn off lights etc.
4. I frequently feel I should try to turn off lights etc.
5. I sometimes feel I should try to turn off lights etc.
6. I do not feel that it is important to turn off lights etc.
2b Switch to using low energy light bulbs:
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1. I have tried low energy light bulbs, but have reverted to ordinary light bulbs
2. I have switched most or all of my light bulbs to low energy ones
3. I am starting to switch to low energy light bulbs
4. I frequently feel I should try to switch to using low energy light bulbs
5. I sometimes feel I should try to switch to using low energy light bulbs
6. I do not feel that it is important to switch to using low energy light bulbs
2c Draught proof windows and doors:
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1. I have draught proofed windows and doors, but they're no longer draught proofed
2. I have draught proofed most or all of my windows and doors
3. I am starting to draught proof windows and doors
4. I frequently feel I should try to draught proof windows and doors
5. I sometimes feel I should try to draught proof windows and doors
6. I do not feel that it is important to draught proof windows and doors
2d Insulate hot water pipes and tanks:
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1. I have insulated hot water pipes and tanks, but they're no long insulated
2. I have insulated most or all of my hot water pipes and tanks
3. I am starting to insulate my hot water pipes and tanks
4. I frequently feel I should try to insulate my hot water pipes and tanks
5. I sometimes feel I should try to insulate my hot water pipes and tanks
6. I do not feel that it is important to insulate hot water pipes and tanks
3. Household products
3a Buy eco friendly cleaning products:
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1. I have tried to buy eco friendly cleaning products, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually buy eco friendly cleaning products
3. I am starting to buy eco friendly cleaning products
4. I frequently feel I should try to buy eco friendly cleaning products
5. I sometimes feel I should try to buy eco friendly cleaning products
6. I do not feel that it is important to buy eco friendly cleaning products
3b Make my own cleaning products from natural substances (e.g. Tea tree oil):
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1. I have tried to make my own cleaning products, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually make my own cleaning products
3. I am starting to make my own cleaning products
4. I frequently feel I should try to make my own cleaning products
5. I sometimes feel I should try to make my own cleaning products
6. I do not feel that it is important to make my own cleaning products
3c Use real nappies or a combination of real nappies and disposables:
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1. I have tried to use real nappies, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually use real nappies
3. I am starting to use real nappies
4. I frequently feel I should try to use real nappies
5. I sometimes feel I should try to use real nappies
6. I do not feel that it is important to use real nappies
4. Local and organic food
4a Buy more products from 'non chain' shops' in my local community:
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1. I have tried to shop in 'non chain' local shops, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually shop in 'non chain' local shops
3. I am starting to shop in 'non chain' local shops
4. I frequently feel I should try to shop in 'non chain' local shops
5. I sometimes feel I should try to shop in 'non chain' local shops
6. I do not feel that it is important to shop in 'non chain' local shops
4b Eat less animal products, and research alternatives:
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1. I have tried to eat less animal products, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I eat less animal products
3. I am starting to eat less animal products
4. I frequently feel I should try to eat less animal products
5. I sometimes feel I should try to eat less animal products
6. I do not feel that it is important to eat less animal products
4c Join an organic box scheme:
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1. I joined an organic box scheme, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I have joined an organic box scheme
3. I am starting to join an organic box scheme
4. I frequently feel I should try to join an organic box scheme
5. I sometimes feel I should try to join an organic box scheme
6. I do not feel that it is important to join an organic box scheme
4d Buy locally grown food where possible:
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1. I have tried to buy locally grown food, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually buy locally grown food
3. I am starting to buy locally grown food
4. I frequently feel I should try to buy locally grown food
5. I sometimes feel I should try to buy locally grown food
6. I do not feel that it is important to buy locally grown food
4e I will look more closely at the food miles associated with my purchases:
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1. I have tried to look at food miles, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually look at food miles
3. I am starting to look at food miles
4. I frequently feel I should try to look at food miles
5. I sometimes feel I should try to look at food miles
6. I do not feel that it is important to look at food miles
5. Ethical finance
5a Join a credit union:
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1. I have joined a credit union, but have found it hard to make use of it
2. I often make use of a credit union
3. I am starting to join a credit union
4. I frequently feel I should try to join a credit union
5. I sometimes feel I should try to join a credit union
6. I do not feel that it is important to join a credit union
5b Switch my credit card to one that donates to charity, or donate any cashback to charity:
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1. I did switch to a charity credit card, but no longer use that card
2. I usually use a charity credit card rather than an ordinary one
3. I am starting to switch to a charity credit card
4. I frequently feel I should try to switch to a charity credit card
5. I sometimes feel I should try to switch to a charity credit card
6. I do not feel that it is important to switch to a charity credit card
5c Switch my stock market investments to an “Ethical Fund”:
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1. I have tried to switch to ethical investments, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually invest ethically
3. I am starting to invest ethically
4. I frequently feel I should try to invest ethically
5. I sometimes feel I should try to invest ethically
6. I do not feel that it is important to invest ethically
5d Switch my bank account to a more "ethically focused" bank:
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1. I have tried to make use of ethical bank accounts, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually use an ethical bank account
3. I am starting to use an ethical bank account
4. I frequently feel I should try to use an ethical bank account
5. I sometimes feel I should try to use an ethical bank account
6. I do not feel that it is important to use an ethical bank account
6. Green transport
6a Use green transport (Bus, Tram, Train, Bike or Walk) to travel to and from work:
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1. I have tried to use green transport, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually use green transport
3. I am starting to use green transport
4. I frequently feel I should try to use green transport
5. I sometimes feel I should try to use green transport
6. I do not feel that it is important to use green transport
6b Reduce my shopping-associated car mileage:
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1. I have tried to reduce my shopping car mileage, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I have reduced my shopping car mileage
3. I am starting to reduce my shopping car mileage
4. I frequently feel I should try to reduce my shopping car mileage
5. I sometimes feel I should try to reduce my shopping car mileage
6. I do not feel that it is important to reduce my shopping car mileage
6c Arrange my car breakdown service through the Environmental Transport Association:
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1. I did arrange my car breakdown service through ETA, but no longer do so
2. My car breakdown service is arranged through ETA
3. I am starting to arrange my car breakdown service through ETA
4. I frequently feel I should try to arrange my car breakdown service through ETA
5. I sometimes feel I should try to arrange my car breakdown service through ETA
6. I do not feel that it is important to arrange my car breakdown service through ETA
6d Use car sharing for some journeys:
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1. I have tried to use car sharing for some journeys, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I use car sharing for some journeys
3. I am starting to use car sharing for some journeys
4. I frequently feel I should try to use car sharing for some journeys
5. I sometimes feel I should try to use car sharing for some journeys
6. I do not feel that it is important to use car sharing for some journeys
7. Green holidays
7a Lessen the environmental and social impact of my holidays by choosing an ‘Eco holiday’:
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1. I have tried to choose Eco holidays, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually choose an Eco holiday
3. I am starting to choose Eco holidays
4. I frequently feel I should try to choose Eco holidays
5. I sometimes feel I should try to choose Eco holidays
6. I do not feel that it is important to choose Eco holidays
7b Limit my impact on the environment by not flying when another form of transport is viable:
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1. I have tried to fly less, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually don't fly when there is a viable alternative
3. I am starting to fly less
4. I frequently feel I should try to fly less
5. I sometimes feel I should try to fly less
6. I do not feel that it is important to fly less
7c Offset the CO2 emissions of my air travel:
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1. I have tried to offset my CO2 emissions, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually offset my CO2 emissions
3. I am starting to offset my CO2 emissions
4. I frequently feel I should try to offset my CO2 emissions
5. I sometimes feel I should try to offset my CO2 emissions
6. I do not feel that it is important to offset my CO2 emissions
8. Fair trade
8a Buy more Fair Trade products as part of my regular shopping:
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1. I have tried to buy more fair trade products, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I buy more fair trade products
3. I am starting to buy more fair trade products
4. I frequently feel I should try to buy more fair trade products
5. I sometimes feel I should try to buy more fair trade products
6. I do not feel that it is important to buy more fair trade products
8b Eat in restaurants and cafes that use Fair Trade ingredients:
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1. I have tried to eat in cafes that use Fair Trade ingredients, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually eat in cafes that use Fair Trade ingredients
3. I am starting to eat in cafes that use Fair Trade ingredients
4. I frequently feel I should try to eat in cafes that use Fair Trade ingredients
5. I sometimes feel I should try to eat in cafes that use Fair Trade ingredients
6. I do not feel that it is important to eat in restaurants and cafes that use Fair Trade ingredients
8c Join my local Fair Trade group:
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1. I did join my local Fair Trade group, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I am a member of my local Fair Trade group
3. I am starting to join my local Fair Trade group
4. I frequently feel I should try to join my local Fair Trade group
5. I sometimes feel I should try to join my local Fair Trade group
6. I do not feel that it is important to join my local Fair Trade group
9. Save water
9a Use water from my bath/dishes, or collect rainwater in a “butt”, to water my plants or garden:
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1. I have tried to use rain or bath water to water my plants, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually use rain or bath water to water my plants
3. I am starting to use rain or bath water to water my plants
4. I frequently feel I should try to use rain or bath water to water my plants
5. I sometimes feel I should try to use rain or bath water to water my plants
6. I do not feel that it is important to use rain or bath water to water my plants
9b Reduce the amount of water used to flush the toilet by using a “water-save cistern filler”:
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1. I have tried to reduce the amount of water used to flush the toilet, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I have reduced the amount of water used to flush the toilet
3. I am starting to reduce the amount of water used to flush the toilet
4. I frequently feel I should try to reduce the amount of water used to flush the toilet
5. I sometimes feel I should try to reduce the amount of water used to flush the toilet
6. I do not feel that it is important to reduce the amount of water used to flush the toilet
9c Install a water meter:
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1. I have tried to install a water meter, but do not have one now
2. I have installed a water meter
3. I am starting to install a water meter
4. I frequently feel I should try to install a water meter
5. I sometimes feel I should try to install a water meter
6. I do not feel that it is important to install a water meter
10. Recycling
10a Reuse plastic bags and think of other ways to reuse waste:
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1. I have tried to reuse plastic bags, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually reuse plastic bags
3. I am starting to reuse plastic bags
4. I frequently feel I should try to reuse plastic bags
5. I sometimes feel I should try to reuse plastic bags
6. I do not feel that it is important to reuse plastic bags
10b Use rechargeable batteries:
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1. I have tried to use rechargeable batteries, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually use rechargeable batteries
3. I am starting to use rechargeable batteries
4. I frequently feel I should try to use rechargeable batteries
5. I sometimes feel I should try to use rechargeable batteries
6. I do not feel that it is important to use rechargeable batteries
10c Not buy pre packed food or products with excessive packaging:
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1. I have tried not to buy products with excessive packaging, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I don't usually buy products with excessive packaging
3. I am starting not to buy products with excessive packaging
4. I frequently feel I should try not to buy products with excessive packaging
5. I sometimes feel I should try not to buy products with excessive packaging
6. I do not feel that it is important not to buy products with excessive packaging
10d Recycle waste where possible, making full use of the council's doorstep recycling scheme:
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1. I have tried to recycle waste, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually recycle waste
3. I am starting to recycle waste
4. I frequently feel I should try to recycle waste
5. I sometimes feel I should try to recycle waste
6. I do not feel that it is important to recycle waste
11. Organic gardening and composting
11a Compost my biodegradable waste:
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1. I have tried to compost biodegradable waste, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually compost biodegradable waste
3. I am starting to compost biodegradable waste
4. I frequently feel I should try to compost biodegradable waste
5. I sometimes feel I should try to compost biodegradable waste
6. I do not feel that it is important to compost biodegradable waste
11b Grow my own fruit and vegetables:
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1. I have tried to grow my own fruit and vegetables, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually grow my own fruit and vegetables
3. I am starting to grow my own fruit and vegetables
4. I frequently feel I should try to grow my own fruit and vegetables
5. I sometimes feel I should try to grow my own fruit and vegetables
6. I do not feel that it is important to grow my own fruit and vegetables
11c Use natural fertilizers and pest control:
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1. I have tried to use natural fertilizers and pest control, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually use natural fertilizers and pest control
3. I am starting to use natural fertilizers and pest control
4. I frequently feel I should try to use natural fertilizers and pest control
5. I sometimes feel I should try to use natural fertilizers and pest control
6. I do not feel that it is important to use natural fertilizers and pest control
12. Ethical clothing
12a As my children grow out of clothes, pass them on to younger children:
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1. I have tried to pass clothes on to younger children, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually pass clothes on to younger children
3. I am starting to pass clothes on to younger children
4. I frequently feel I should try to pass clothes on to younger children
5. I sometimes feel I should try to pass clothes on to younger children
6. I do not feel that it is important to pass clothes on to younger children
12b Take all my unwanted clothes to charity shops:
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1. I have tried to take my unwanted clothes to charity shops, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually take my unwanted clothes to charity shops
3. I am starting to take my unwanted clothes to charity shops
4. I frequently feel I should try to take my unwanted clothes to charity shops
5. I sometimes feel I should try to take my unwanted clothes to charity shops
6. I do not feel that it is important to take my unwanted clothes to charity shops
12c Buy clothes made from natural materials:
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1. I have tried to buy clothes made from natural ingredients, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually buy clothes made from natural ingredients
3. I am starting to buy clothes made from natural ingredients
4. I frequently feel I should try to buy clothes made from natural ingredients
5. I sometimes feel I should try to buy clothes made from natural ingredients
6. I do not feel that it is important to buy clothes made from natural ingredients
12d Buy my clothes from ethical trading companies or charity shops:
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1. I have tried to buy clothes from ethical or charity shops, but have found it hard to stick to
2. I usually buy clothes from ethical or charity shops
3. I am starting to buy clothes from ethical or charity shops
4. I frequently feel I should try to buy clothes from ethical or charity shops
5. I sometimes feel I should try to buy clothes from ethical or charity shops
6. I do not feel that it is important to buy clothes from ethical or charity shops
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AfSL's impact
If you answered A or B above
Thinking about why AfSL has helped you to reduce your environmental impact, how important have the following factors been?
Given me facts on how my everyday life impacts on the environment:
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Made me feel more strongly that environmental action is my personal responsibility, not someone else's:
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Made me believe that what I do actually makes a difference to the environment:
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Made me more confident I can actually do the things that are needed to reduce my impact:
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Given me practical advice on what I can do to reduce my impact:
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Given me new products or services so I can take action to reduce my environmental impact:
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Given me information on where to go for advice/to get environmentally friendly products:
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Persuaded me that being ‘green’ is normal:
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Helped me meet other people like me who are trying to reduce environmental impact in their everyday lives:
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Shown me what personal benefits I can get from reducing my environmental impact:
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Shown me examples of what other people are doing to reduce environmental impacts in their own lives:
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Shown me what government and business are doing on the environment:
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Overall, as a result of your contact with AfSL, which one of the following statements most closely applies to you?:
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A I’m now doing much more than before to reduce my environmental impact
B I’m now doing a bit more than before to reduce to my environmental impact
C I haven’t managed to do more yet but hope to do more in the future to reduce my environmental impact
D I haven’t managed to do more yet and don’t think I can do much more to reduce my environmental impact
E I’m still not really interested in taking action to reduce my environmental impact
If you answered C, D or E above
Thinking about what might help you to reduce your environmental impact, how important might the following factors be?
Giving me facts on how my everyday life impacts on the environment:
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Making me feel more strongly that environmental action is my personal responsibility, not someone else's:
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Giving me practical advice on what I can do to reduce my impact:
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Giving me new products or services so I can take action to reduce my environmental impact:
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Giving me information on where to go for advice/to get environmentally friendly products:
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Persuading me that being ‘green’ is normal:
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