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Question 1.
Do you recycle the following?
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- Required.
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Paper and cardboard
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Hot drink paper cups
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Plastic bottles
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Plastic fruit/ veg/ meat trays
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Black plastic fruit/ veg/ meal trays
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Yoghurt pots and margarine tubs
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Plastic carrier bags
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Food tins and drinks cans
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Aluminium foil
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Aerosols
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Glass bottles/ jars
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Cartons (Tetra Pak) e.g. Juice cartons
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Food waste
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Clothes/ other textiles/ shoes/ bags etc.
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Batteries
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Small electrical items e.g. laptops, mobile phones, chargers
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
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Question 2.
Which of the following are you currently doing or would be willing to do in the future to help reduce waste?
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- Required.
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Refusing ‘extras’ when shopping e.g. bags, plastic cutlery, napkins
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Bringing ‘reusables’ with me when I’m out and about e.g. reusable shopping bag, reusable water bottle or coffee cup
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Making product swaps to reduce packaging e.g. getting milk delivered in glass bottles, using soap instead of bottled handwash
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Avoiding buying products with excessive unnecessary packaging
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Thinking more carefully about what I buy and whether I really need things
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Composting food scraps
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Trying to reduce food waste e.g. using up leftovers, freezing more, better meal planning
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Buying more second hand items
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Giving away/ obtaining or selling/ buying items from online second-hand sites e.g. Freecycle, Gumtree, Ebay
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
‘Upcycling’ items e.g. painting old furniture or mending clothes
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Swapping or sharing items with family/ friends/ neighbours to avoid buying new
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Using less paper e.g. printing less, requesting online bills
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
Using reusable nappies
Always
I try to when I can
Not currently, but would be willing to
Never and would not be willing to
Not applicable
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Question 3.
Thinking about you and your household, which of the following statements do you agree with? (tick all that apply)
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I would like to reduce my waste but I don’t know where to start
I don’t think I/ my household produces too much waste
I think it’s up to manufacturers, retailers or others to reduce waste, not me
I think I should reduce my waste, but I have more important things to think about
I am interested in trying to reduce the amount of waste I/ my household produces
I am worried about the amount of waste I/ my household produces
None of the above
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4.
Question 4.
What would help encourage you to reduce the amount of waste you produce? (tick all that apply).
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- Required.
Small fees or deposits added to purchases of more single-use items e.g. coffee cups, plastic bottles
Ban on certain single-use plastic/ packaging options e.g. plastic cutlery, plastic straws
More information about how I can reduce waste e.g. at home, when shopping
More zero or reduced packaging options in shops e.g. plastic free supermarket fruit and veg aisles
More public drinking fountains
Companies/ producers reducing amount of packaging on their products
Better understanding of how to fix, make or repair items e.g. electronics, clothes or furniture
Nothing would help me reduce the amount of waste I produce
Other (please specify):
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Input box for - Other (please specify):
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5.
Question 5.
Where do you think the main bulk of responsibility lies in tackling waste?
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- Required.
Us as individuals
Retailers
Local Councils
Manufacturers
The Government
Other (please specify):
This is required
Input box for - Other (please specify):
6.
Question 6.
What gender are you?
Female
Male
Other
7.
Question 7.
How old are you?
16-24
25-34
35-44
45-55
55+
8.
Question 8.
What is your postcode?
9.
Question 9.
Which of the following best describes your current employment status?
Work full time
Work part time
Retired
Home-maker / full time parent
Student
Unemployed
Other
10.
Question 10.
What type of property do you live in?
Detached
Semi-detached
Terrace
Bungalow
Flat
Other