Gwinnett Environmental Sustainability Survey

Gwinnett County is seeking feedback on environmental sustainability-related concerns and priorities in our community. For the purposes of this survey, environmental sustainability can be defined as the responsibility to conserve natural resources and reduce impact on our water, air, and Earth.

This survey will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Your answers are anonymous and will be used to help shape Gwinnett County’s sustainability planning. Thank you for your participation.

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* 1. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Gwinnett County Government has a responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues.	Gwinnett County Government has a responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Strongly Disagree	Gwinnett County Government has a responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Disagree	Gwinnett County Government has a responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Neither agree nor disagree	Gwinnett County Government has a responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Agree	Gwinnett County Government has a responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Strongly Agree
I have a personal responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues.	I have a personal responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Strongly Disagree	I have a personal responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Disagree	I have a personal responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Neither agree nor disagree	I have a personal responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Agree	I have a personal responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Strongly Agree
The community and local organizations have a responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues.	The community and local organizations have a responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Strongly Disagree	The community and local organizations have a responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Disagree	The community and local organizations have a responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Neither agree nor disagree	The community and local organizations have a responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Agree	The community and local organizations have a responsibility to help make a difference regarding environmental issues. Strongly Agree

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* 2. Which comes closest to your own opinion about the current state of our environment?

We do not have any environmental problems.

We have some environmental problems that are not very serious and can be readily solved.

We have some serious environmental problems, but they are not a dire threat to global well-being and can be solved by continuing current approaches and efforts.

We are facing dire environmental problems that are a threat to global well-being, but they can be solved by greatly increasing current efforts and radical changes to existing practices.

We are facing dire environmental problems that are a threat to global well-being, and they cannot be solved.

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* 3. Rank the following sustainability initiatives from most important to you to least, where 1 is most important and 8 is least important.

Enhancing opportunities for recycling and waste reduction

Slowing and preventing climate change

Preserving greenspace with parks and conservation areas

Addressing litter and illegal dumping

Protecting our water resources through efficiency and pollution prevention

Following green building practices and completing energy efficiency projects in facilities

Providing transportation alternatives like public transit and walk- and bike-friendly corridors

Other

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* 4. Please indicate your level of awareness and interest in participating in the following Gwinnett County sustainability programs, events, and initiatives.

	Never heard of it	Heard of it, but not interested in using/participating	Heard of it, and interested in using/participating	Have used/participated
Curbside recycling program	Curbside recycling program Never heard of it	Curbside recycling program Heard of it, but not interested in using/participating	Curbside recycling program Heard of it, and interested in using/participating	Curbside recycling program Have used/participated
Glass recycling drop-off program	Glass recycling drop-off program Never heard of it	Glass recycling drop-off program Heard of it, but not interested in using/participating	Glass recycling drop-off program Heard of it, and interested in using/participating	Glass recycling drop-off program Have used/participated
Gwinnett County Transit	Gwinnett County Transit Never heard of it	Gwinnett County Transit Heard of it, but not interested in using/participating	Gwinnett County Transit Heard of it, and interested in using/participating	Gwinnett County Transit Have used/participated
Harvest Gwinnett Community Gardens	Harvest Gwinnett Community Gardens Never heard of it	Harvest Gwinnett Community Gardens Heard of it, but not interested in using/participating	Harvest Gwinnett Community Gardens Heard of it, and interested in using/participating	Harvest Gwinnett Community Gardens Have used/participated
Gwinnett trails system	Gwinnett trails system Never heard of it	Gwinnett trails system Heard of it, but not interested in using/participating	Gwinnett trails system Heard of it, and interested in using/participating	Gwinnett trails system Have used/participated
Water conservation classes (Fix-a-Leak, rain barrel workshops, etc.)	Water conservation classes (Fix-a-Leak, rain barrel workshops, etc.) Never heard of it	Water conservation classes (Fix-a-Leak, rain barrel workshops, etc.) Heard of it, but not interested in using/participating	Water conservation classes (Fix-a-Leak, rain barrel workshops, etc.) Heard of it, and interested in using/participating	Water conservation classes (Fix-a-Leak, rain barrel workshops, etc.) Have used/participated
America Recycles Day and Earth Day recycling events	America Recycles Day and Earth Day recycling events Never heard of it	America Recycles Day and Earth Day recycling events Heard of it, but not interested in using/participating	America Recycles Day and Earth Day recycling events Heard of it, and interested in using/participating	America Recycles Day and Earth Day recycling events Have used/participated
Household Hazardous Waste collection days	Household Hazardous Waste collection days Never heard of it	Household Hazardous Waste collection days Heard of it, but not interested in using/participating	Household Hazardous Waste collection days Heard of it, and interested in using/participating	Household Hazardous Waste collection days Have used/participated

33% of survey complete.