SEEDS Energy Saving Tips Survey Results
VT SEEDS conducted a survey of random undergraduate students at Virginia Tech to discover what they knew about energy efficiency and to see what kinds of energy saving practices they demonstrate in their own lives. The questions and responses are as follows:
Thanks to all who participated in the survey. 453 Participants.
This survey was developed by VT Chapter of SEEDS. Julia Pryde was a founding officer. We hope everyone can learn from these survey results and learn what areas on our campus and campus community need more community awareness.
Question |
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No Answer |
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Do you recycle your ink cartridges? |
Yes 228 (50%) |
No 224 (49%) |
1 ( 0%) |
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How often do you recycle plastic, cans, paper, glass, and other recyclable materials? |
Frequently - Once a week 178 (39%) |
Often - Once every few weeks 117 (26%) |
On rare occasion - A few times a year 122 (27%) |
Never 36 ( 8%) |
0 ( 0%) |
When do you use the dishwasher? |
I wait for a full load 316 (70%) |
When it's about half full 20 ( 4%) |
I run it for one or two dishes 6 ( 1%) |
Never 107 (24%) |
4 ( 1%) |
Have you checked to see if your dishwashing or clothes washing powder is environmentally friendly? (Strong phosphates in some automatic dishwashing powders can kill fish and other aquatic life) |
Yes 77 (17%) |
No 375 (83%) |
1 ( 0%) |
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Do you use energy saving light bulbs or a lower wattage? |
Yes 223 (49%) |
No 228 (50%) |
2 ( 0%) |
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How often do you ride the bus, carpool, or ride your bike? |
Daily 152 (34%) |
3-4 times a week 143 (32%) |
Once a week 78 (17%) |
A few times a month 54 (12%) |
Never 23 ( 5%) |
Did you know that for every 10 pounds your tires are under-inflated you are loosing 4% in fuel economy? |
Yes, I am aware 143 (32%) |
No, I had no idea 305 (67%) |
5 ( 1%) |
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Did you know that one quart of leaking motor oil from cars can contaminate one million gallons of drinking water? |
Yes, I am aware 86 (19%) |
No, I had no idea 362 (80%) |
5 ( 1%) |
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Do you or anyone you know drive a hybrid or other fuel efficient vehicle? |
Yes 244 (54%) |
No 202 (45%) |
7 ( 2%) |
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Did you know that most floor and wood polishers contain Phenol which may cause cancer in animals and your pets? |
Yes, I'm aware 71 (16%) |
No, I had no idea 380 (84%) |
2 ( 0%) |
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Do you shop at local farmers markets? |
Yes 70 (15%) |
Sometimes 222 (49%) |
No 157 (35%) |
4 ( 1%) |
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How often do you buy organic fruits and vegetables? (one's without chemicals and genetic modification) |
Frequently - Once a week 58 (13%) |
Sometimes - Once a month 215 (47%) |
Never 176 (39%) |
4 ( 1%) |
Check all of the following energy saving tips that you practice. |
# practicing |
% practicing |
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Recycle used ink Cartridges |
253 |
56 |
Turning off lights and unplugging electronic devices when leaving the room |
390 |
86 |
Take the bus and/or carpool |
360 |
79 |
Recycle plastics, cans, paper, glass and other recyclable materials |
310 |
68 |
Use energy saving light bulbs |
228 |
50 |
Limit number of loads of laundry |
354 |
78 |
Reuse paper and plastic bags |
371 |
82 |
Regularly Check Tire Pressure |
122 |
27 |
Use dishwasher only with a full load |
338 |
75 |
Have planted a Tree |
231 |
51 |
Buy locally grown foods |
186 |
41 |
