Warwickshire Country Council survey on sustainability
April 4, 2006
Warwickshire County Councils Citizens' Panel on sustainability throws up some interesting results.
- Response rate was 80% - the highest we have ever had, shows the level of interest in the topic
- All the environmental issues i.e. Climate Change, Sustainable Travel, Biodiversity/Nature Conservation, Historic Environment Conservation and Waste Management were felt to be important. Main issue which were thought to be very important were Waste Management (78%) and Climate Change (70%)
- Top three things to reduce impact on the environment, Recycle (96%), Use insulation in your home (90%), Save electricity or fuels in your house (89%)
- Awareness and use of recycling services is generally high, services most used are Doorstep/kerbside recycling collection of more than one material (80%), Recycling centre at household waste site (tip) (80%).
- Most recycled household item is Paper (e.g. newspapers/magazines), biggest motivation to recycle is ‘Good for the environment/saves resources’
- Majority (89%) agree that is it a good idea to use waste that cannot be recycled to produce useful electricity and heat energy
- Main method of transport to work is ‘driving a car/van alone’, over a third said nothing would encourage them to car share to and from work. Results were more positive on what would encourage using public transport to and from work – quicker/direct transport (48%), higher frequency of public transport (38%)
- Over half agreed they want to reduce their car usage, main reason being ‘To help reduce environmental damage’ (26%)
- Awareness of climate change is high (74%), and 97% felt it was important that children learn about environmental issues
- 5% already buy electricity from renewable sources from suppliers, over three quarters (77%) would consider buying renewable energy if it did not cost any extra. 89% would be interested in buying electricity or heat from renewable sources generated in their area
- 68% thought that ownership by communities and individuals should be encouraged. Over three quarters (78%) would be interested in investing to help create a domestic or community energy generation proposal.
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