Male Female Other Prefer not to Disclose. Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student. Other

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1 Environmental Awareness Survey 2013 EcoAwareness Questions 1. How do you identify your gender? Male Female Prefer not to Disclose 2. In what year are you? Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student 3. Do you currently live on or off campus? On-Campus Off-Campus 4. What is the most important environmental issue on campus? Water Air Energy Global Trash/Litter Recycling Issues Pollution Issues Warming Unsure 5. What environmental initiatives are most important for UConn? Purchasing recycled products Sustainable water use Purchasing recyclable products Using fuel-efficient or alternative-fuel campus vehicles Using renewable energy sources for campus needs Reducing plastic waste Composting or other reducing food waste Increase public transportation options Carbon neutrality 1/6

2 6. How frequently do you recycle products in your dorm room? Explain. Always Sometimes Never 7. How frequently do you recycle products in the classroom, recreation, or student union buildings? Explain. Always Sometimes Never 8. What types of items do you regularly recycle on UConn s campus? Newspapers Bottles/Cans Mixed Paper Sneakers E-Waste Cardboard 9. What types of items do you regularly recycle at home (not at UConn)? Newspapers Bottles/Cans Mixed Paper Sneakers E-Waste Cardboard 10. How convenient are the location of recycling bins at UConn? Explain. Very convenient Somewhat convenient Not very convenient Not at all convenient Explain: 11. Are you aware of UConn s Single Stream recycling program? Yes No 12. What is the single best way to encourage students to recycle more often at UConn? Explain. More recycling bins in academic buildings Recycling outreach campaign More recycling bins in residences More janitorial training 2/6

3 More recycling bins in dining halls Better markings on recycling bins More recycling bins outdoors on campus (please specify) 13. In which of the following ways do you reduce waste on campus? Explain Use double sided copies Use reusable plates, cups, or utensils Carry a reusable bottle or coffee mug Avoid plastic packaging (please specify) 14. What is the single best way to encourage UConn students to use more bicycles on campus? Explain. More bike paths More bike racks Bike loan program More bike signage More storage facilities (please specify) 15. Are you aware of the UConn Cycles bike loan program at Homer-Babbidge? Yes No 16. How frequently do you use the shuttle service at UConn? Once a day or more Two or more times a week Three or fewer times a month Never 17. Do you carpool to campus? Yes, I carpool. No, I don't carpool but am willing to participate. No, I live on campus. No, I don't carpool and am not interested in participating. 18. How frequently do you try to reduce your energy and water use on campus or in 3/6

4 your residence? Explain. Always Sometimes Never 19. In which of the following ways do you conserve water where you live? Limit shower time Turn off the sink while teeth brushing, hand washing, shaving, etc. Only wash full loads of laundry Report sink leaks to ResLife or landlord (please specify) 20. In which of the following ways do you conserve energy where you live? Use a clothing rack to dry clothes Turn off lights when not in use Turn off electronics when not in use Use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) Lower thermostat when leaving the room for the day Lower thermostat when leaving the room at the end of the semester 21. What would you be willing to pay in student fees per semester to reduce UConn s impact on the environment? $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $5-$10 $10-$15 More than $15 Nothing 22. Are you aware of the EcoHusky student group at UConn? Yes, I have heard of them. Yes, I participate in the group. time. No, but I am interested in learning more. No, and I am not interested in participating at this 23. If you chose yes, what interaction with EcoHusky have you had during this past school year? Choose all that apply. 4/6

5 Seen articles in the Daily Campus Followed EcoHusky student group on Facebook Visited EcoHusky website Volunteered for event Attended meeting Seen poster or outreach materials Active Member (please specify) 24. What features are important for new building construction at UConn? Water Conservation Energy Conservation Alternative Energy Use Low Impact Design (noise pollution, rain gardens, porous parking lots, etc.) Sustainable Materials (recycled content, previously used materials, etc.) Sustainable Site Selection (ex. use of brownfields) 25. What events did you attend, participate in, or volunteer at this academic year? Green Game Day: Football Campus Sustainability Day Climate Action Plan Student Summit EcoMadness Green Game Day: Basketball CIMA 2: The Island President CIMA 2: Lecture Earth Day Spring Fling EcoHusky 5K Attend Volunteer Did not attend Never heard of this event Sneaker Recycling Food Waste 5/6

6 None 26. Do you have any comments about sustainability at UConn? 27. Would you be willing to be contacted for a follow up survey in the future? Yes No 28. Please submit your UConn address to enter into a drawing for various prizes such as travel mugs, hats, T-shirts, and more! Done Pow ered by SurveyMonkey Check out our sample surveys and create your ow n now! 6/6