What is Sustainable to you?
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1
. Your political orientation:
Your political orientation:
Conservative (Right)
Liberal (Left)
Center/Centrist
Libertarian
Authoritarian
Not sure or NA
Prefer not to answer
2
. What is your stand on Climate Change?
What is your stand on Climate Change?
Nope, the climate has not changed recently.
Yes, the climate is changing but it's not due to human activities.
Yes, the climate is changing and human kind is partially responsible for it.
Yes, the climate is changing and human kind is responsible for it.
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3
. Do you think it is important that a gas station and the products it sells should be environmentally and socially responsible? (Please fill up every row)
Yes, extremely important
Yes, important
Somewhat Important
Not so important
Not at all important
Gas Station Appearance and Structures
Do you think it is important that a gas station and the products it sells should be environmentally and socially responsible? (Please fill up every row) Gas Station Appearance and Structures Yes, extremely important
Yes, important
Somewhat Important
Not so important
Not at all important
Gas products
Gas products Yes, extremely important
Yes, important
Somewhat Important
Not so important
Not at all important
Non-gas products
Non-gas products Yes, extremely important
Yes, important
Somewhat Important
Not so important
Not at all important
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4
. What energy sources do you believe will fuel transportation in the future? (Please fill up every row)
Most likely
Somewhat likely
Maybe
Somewhat unlikely
Not Likely at all
Coal
What energy sources do you believe will fuel transportation in the future? (Please fill up every row) Coal Most likely
Somewhat likely
Maybe
Somewhat unlikely
Not Likely at all
Oil (gas, petroleum, diesel)
Oil (gas, petroleum, diesel) Most likely
Somewhat likely
Maybe
Somewhat unlikely
Not Likely at all
Natural Gas
Natural Gas Most likely
Somewhat likely
Maybe
Somewhat unlikely
Not Likely at all
Bio-Diesel (e.g. recycled oil from cooking)
Bio-Diesel (e.g. recycled oil from cooking) Most likely
Somewhat likely
Maybe
Somewhat unlikely
Not Likely at all
Electricity (coal, oil)
Electricity (coal, oil) Most likely
Somewhat likely
Maybe
Somewhat unlikely
Not Likely at all
Electricity (wind, hydroelectric)
Electricity (wind, hydroelectric) Most likely
Somewhat likely
Maybe
Somewhat unlikely
Not Likely at all
Ethanol (corn, sugarcane or plant based oil)
Ethanol (corn, sugarcane or plant based oil) Most likely
Somewhat likely
Maybe
Somewhat unlikely
Not Likely at all
Hydrogen (chemical)
Hydrogen (chemical) Most likely
Somewhat likely
Maybe
Somewhat unlikely
Not Likely at all
Solar (sun)
Solar (sun) Most likely
Somewhat likely
Maybe
Somewhat unlikely
Not Likely at all
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5
. What energy sources do you believe are the most environmentally friendly (for all kinds of use, like at home or for transportation)? (1 - Most Environmentally Friendly, 5 - Least Environmentally Friendly) (Please fill up every row)
1 (Most)
2
3
4
5 (Least)
N/A
Coal
What energy sources do you believe are the most environmentally friendly (for all kinds of use, like at home or for transportation)? (1 - Most Environmentally Friendly, 5 - Least Environmentally Friendly) (Please fill up every row) Coal 1 (Most)
2
3
4
5 (Least)
N/A
Oil (gas, petroleum, diesel)
Oil (gas, petroleum, diesel) 1 (Most)
2
3
4
5 (Least)
N/A
Natural Gas
Natural Gas 1 (Most)
2
3
4
5 (Least)
N/A
Biodiesel (e.g. recycled oil from cooking)
Biodiesel (e.g. recycled oil from cooking) 1 (Most)
2
3
4
5 (Least)
N/A
Electricity (coal, oil)
Electricity (coal, oil) 1 (Most)
2
3
4
5 (Least)
N/A
Electricty (wind, hydroelectric)
Electricty (wind, hydroelectric) 1 (Most)
2
3
4
5 (Least)
N/A
Ethanol (corn, sugarcane or plant based oil)
Ethanol (corn, sugarcane or plant based oil) 1 (Most)
2
3
4
5 (Least)
N/A
Hydrogen (chemical)
Hydrogen (chemical) 1 (Most)
2
3
4
5 (Least)
N/A
Solar (sun)
Solar (sun) 1 (Most)
2
3
4
5 (Least)
N/A
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6
. Which of the following environmental issues need urgent attention? (Please fill up every row)
Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
Water quality and adequate supply
Which of the following environmental issues need urgent attention? (Please fill up every row) Water quality and adequate supply Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
Mass Transit
Mass Transit Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
Air quality
Air quality Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
Land pollution, soil erosion and degradation (landfills and toxic wastes)
Land pollution, soil erosion and degradation (landfills and toxic wastes) Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
Climate change (Greenhouse Gases)
Climate change (Greenhouse Gases) Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
Ecology and biodiversity destruction(Our natural environment and habitat)
Ecology and biodiversity destruction(Our natural environment and habitat) Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
Resource Depletion (Food and materials)
Resource Depletion (Food and materials) Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
Overuse of Land, Urban sprawl and overpopulation
Overuse of Land, Urban sprawl and overpopulation Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
Deforestation
Deforestation Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
Acid Rain
Acid Rain Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
Poor Indoor Air Quality
Poor Indoor Air Quality Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
Energy Security
Energy Security Very urgent
Urgent
Neither urgent nor trivial
Not so urgent
Not at all important
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7
. How effective do you think each of the followings can help protect the environment? (Please fill up every row)
Most effective
Effective
Moderately effective
Not so effective
Not effective at all
Use products that are environmentally friendly
How effective do you think each of the followings can help protect the environment? (Please fill up every row) Use products that are environmentally friendly Most effective
Effective
Moderately effective
Not so effective
Not effective at all
Mass Transit
Mass Transit Most effective
Effective
Moderately effective
Not so effective
Not effective at all
Buy and use recycled products
Buy and use recycled products Most effective
Effective
Moderately effective
Not so effective
Not effective at all
Recycle or reuse more frequently
Recycle or reuse more frequently Most effective
Effective
Moderately effective
Not so effective
Not effective at all
Use and buy less resources
Use and buy less resources Most effective
Effective
Moderately effective
Not so effective
Not effective at all
Drive less or make fewer trips
Drive less or make fewer trips Most effective
Effective
Moderately effective
Not so effective
Not effective at all
Buy products that are produced or manufactured locally/regionally
Buy products that are produced or manufactured locally/regionally Most effective
Effective
Moderately effective
Not so effective
Not effective at all
Joining activities to preserve and conserve our natural environment
Joining activities to preserve and conserve our natural environment Most effective
Effective
Moderately effective
Not so effective
Not effective at all
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8
. Please rank the following influences on your buying habits at a gas station?
Most Important
Important
Not so important
Not important
NA
Social responsibility of station or corporation running the station
Please rank the following influences on your buying habits at a gas station? Social responsibility of station or corporation running the station Most Important
Important
Not so important
Not important
NA
Cost of products
Cost of products Most Important
Important
Not so important
Not important
NA
Environmental responsibility of station or corporation
Environmental responsibility of station or corporation Most Important
Important
Not so important
Not important
NA
Aesthetics of the station (Layout and cleanliness)
Aesthetics of the station (Layout and cleanliness) Most Important
Important
Not so important
Not important
NA
Brand of gas and products sold
Brand of gas and products sold Most Important
Important
Not so important
Not important
NA
Quality of consumer services provided by station (like coffee, food, or money transfer)
Quality of consumer services provided by station (like coffee, food, or money transfer) Most Important
Important
Not so important
Not important
NA
Quality services provided by station personnel
Quality services provided by station personnel Most Important
Important
Not so important
Not important
NA
9
. How many trips per month do you take to a recycling facility?
How many trips per month do you take to a recycling facility?
0
1
2
3
4
5+
My city has a curbside recycling program
10
. Other than selling fuel and common groceries, what other services do you want a gas station to provide? (e.g. ability to pay bills, or recycling facilities)
Other than selling fuel and common groceries, what other services do you want a gas station to provide? (e.g. ability to pay bills, or recycling facilities)
11
. How far will you travel out of your way to find the best price on gas?
How far will you travel out of your way to find the best price on gas?
I do not drive
0-5 blocks
6-10 blocks
1.1-1.5 miles
1.6-2.5 miles
2.5+ miles
12
. How many cents per gallon of gas would entice you to travel out of your way to buy gas?
How many cents per gallon of gas would entice you to travel out of your way to buy gas?
I do not drive
1 to 2 cents
2 to 4 cents
5 to 8 cents
More than 8 cents
13
. Would you go out of your way for a gas station that is socially and environmentally responsible?
Would you go out of your way for a gas station that is socially and environmentally responsible?
Yes
No
14
. How frequently do you buy things online?
How frequently do you buy things online?
Never
About once a year
Few times in a year
Once a month
More frequent than once a month
15
. Do you use delivery service provided by major retail stores?
Do you use delivery service provided by major retail stores?
Yes
No
No, but I would if
16
. Where are you residing now? (Town/City, State/Province)
Where are you residing now? (Town/City, State/Province)
Lawrence, KS metropolitan area (including Eudora)
Kansas City metropolitan area
Topeka, KS metropolitan area
Ottawa/Baldwin City
Other (please specify)
17
. Are you affiliated with The University of Kansas?
Are you affiliated with The University of Kansas?
Yes
No
18
. What is your age range?
What is your age range?
16-20
21-25
26-35
36-50
51-64
65 +
19
. What is your gender?
What is your gender?
Female
Male
20
. What is your occupation?
What is your occupation?
21
. What is your highest level of education earned?
What is your highest level of education earned?
Some high school
High School/GED
Attended some college
College
Graduate School
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