Personal Commitment Survey
Results of the Survey
The events held on January 30th focused on bringing communities together through the help of colleges and universities to find solutions to global warming issues.
| Combined Results as of February 26, 2008 |
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| Community Commitments – 120 people surveyed | ||
| ACTION | DO | WILL |
| Volunteer/support groups who address social justice and the environment | 38 | 45 |
| Purchase renewable power (wind, sun, biomass) | 30 | 40 |
| Install energy efficient bulbs and appliances | 55 | 20 |
| Choose candidates based on environment policy record when voting | 66 | 20 |
| Shut off appliances | 70 | 16 |
| Commute regularly via alternatives to single person car travel | 63 | 18 |
| Buy $200 worth of recycled items per year | 50 | 23 |
| Educate myself and others | 64 | 36 |
| Recycle plastic and buy post consumer recycled content products | 67 | 17 |
| Reduce paper use | 70 | 16 |
| Invest in socially responsible funds | 22 | 37 |
| Buy carbon offsets for air travel | 7 | 48 |
| Buy local food | 61 | 30 |
| Turn off lights and computer | 66 | 17 |
| Work for a healthy, safe, and environmentally respectful workplace | 52 | 25 |
| COMMUTE BY |
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| Bike | 40 | |
| Walk/Jog | 53 | |
| Bus | 59 | |
| Carpool | 36 | |
| Other | 13 |