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57% of Americans Believe Government Needs To Address Global Warming

January 2, 2013 8:20 PM0 comments
57% of Americans Believe Government Needs To Address Global Warming

Four out of five Americans now believe A recent poll from AP-GFK poll on climate values reveals that four in five Americans believe that “climate change will be a serious problem for the United States if nothing is done about it.” And that’s not all! The poll also found that 57% of Americans think [...]

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Study shows one out of three people throw batteries in the garbage

September 27, 2012 10:44 PM1 comment
Study shows one out of three people throw batteries in the garbage

Many Canadians living in the country’s most populous province are avid recyclers. But a new study suggests that the disposal of single-use batteries aren’t top of mind for Ontario households. The research was conducted by Environics Research Group for Stewardship Ontario. The private, not-for-profit company runs then province’s Orange Drop [...]

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82% of Americans would pay more for “green” upfront, says Ford

September 13, 2012 8:41 PM0 comments
82% of Americans would pay more for “green” upfront, says Ford

A new survey suggests Americans are becoming more environmentally-conscious and aware of the types of products that they’re purchasing. The research, commissioned by automaker Ford, reveals that 82 percent of Americans pay more up-front for green products. And 70 percent of Americans say they’ve changed their driving habits to get [...]

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Study Shows: Consumers Don’t Care About The Environment

July 3, 2012 6:58 AM0 comments
Study Shows: Consumers Don’t Care About The Environment

Knowing how much consumers care about the environment is important since their purchases can make a difference for our planet. An added benefit is that data can give valuable insight into whether consumers have an interest in purchasing sustainable products which, in turn, ensures that brands and companies will continue [...]

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