Issue link: https://viewer.e-digitaledition.com/i/1131148
POWERED BY www.mesh01.com Yes No How much consideration do you give to the environmental impact that you, as the consumer have when it comes to the laundering of your apparel, footwear or gear? If you purchase online, do you consider what the environmental effects are for the additional packaging, transportation and handling when making an eco-friendly purchase? 21% 48% 31% Very little Some A lot "I will NOT buy anything that requires dry cleaning." FEMALE 42 "I use detergent-free laundry cleaner and soaps." FEMALE 41 "I really don't think about how often I'm going to wash something when I purchase it." FEMALE 28 "We try to only do loads of laundry when necessary, but it doesn't have a major impact on our daily life." MALE 38 "I want items that are easy to wash but do not require frequent washing." FEMALE 30 "Other than water consumption, none." MALE 42 "I try to be as environmentally friendly as possible when cleaning laundry by using non-toxic products and not using a dryer." FEMALE 21 "I need improvement in this area." FEMALE 34 "I don't really think about the cleaning of products and the impact of cleaning them. Maybe I should?" MALE 41 "My cleaning schedule depends on how dirty it is and how dirt affects the life of the product." FEMALE 33 "I ordered a pair of sandals once that boasted the fact they were made from 100% recycled materials. The box they were shipped in was full of styrofoam packing peanuts and plastic air pillows to fill air space I assume. I wasn't happy." FEMALE 48 "This is a good point and I really never thought of the difference between retail and online when it comes to packaging/ transportation." MALE 52 "Every time it comes in the packaging from a retailer I have to figure out where I'm going to put the cardboard, what I'm going to do with the plastic wrap. It's kind of a pain in the neck." FEMALE 41 Yes... but the convenience factor usually wins." FEMALE 29 "I don't, but if I order something eco-friendly I'd like the package to be eco-friendly as well." FEMALE 31 "I generally do not let that impact my purchasing decision, but if I were to be making an eco-friendly purchase and they offered eco-friendly packaging, I would take that if there wasn't a significant cost to me." MALE 30 "I hate how packages have so much extra, unnecessary stuff." FEMALE 35 "If I must purchase online, I purchase from companies I know use recycled shipping materials." FEMALE 30 "Not really. Most packaging is recyclable. I am happy when my stuff arrives in eco/sustainable packaging, but it's not a deterrent if it's not." MALE 30 "Convenience and how fast the product will arrive are usually my main concerns." FEMALE 35 "It is often more eco-friendly to buy online than if I were to drive to a store to purchase." FEMALE 25 "I didn't really think about that until now, so I will be more conscious of that." FEMALE 33 See the complete list of consumer comments at trendinsightmag.com 44% 53% *3% of respondents do not purchase online. "I pick cleaning products that are natural and have no negative impact on the environment." MALE 30 June 2019 • Outdoor Insight • 55 outdoorinsightmag.com