Environmental Awareness Survey
1.
Your accumulated college credits at the end of the current semester will allow you to be classified as:
Freshman
Sophmore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
2.
What environmental initiatives are most important for UConn?
Purchasing recycled products
Purchasing recyclable products
Using fuel-efficient or alternative-fuel campus vehicles
Using renewable energy sources for campus needs
Carbon neutrality
Sustainable water use
Reducing plastic waste
Composting or other reducing food waste
Increase public transportation options
Other
3.
How frequently do you recycle products in your dorm room?
Always
Sometimes
Never
N/A
4.
How frequently do you recycle products in the classroom, recreation, or student union buildings?
Always
Sometimes
Never
5.
What types of items do you regularly recycle on UConn’s campus?
Newspapers
Bottles/Cans
Mixed Paper
Cardboard
Sneakers
E-Waste
Other
6.
What types of items do you regularly recycle at home (not at UConn)?
Newspapers
Bottles/Cans
Mixed Paper
Cardboard
Sneakers
E-Waste
Other
7.
How convenient are the locations of recycling bins at UConn?
Very convenient
Somewhat convenient
Not very convenient
Not at all convenient
8.
Explain your previous answer
9.
What is the single best way to encourage students to recycle more often at UConn?
More recycling bins in academic buildings
More recycling bins in residences
More recycling bins in dining halls
More recycling bins outdoors on campus
Recycling outreach campaign
More janitorial training
Better markings on recycling bins
Other
10.
If you answered 'other' on the previous question, please explain
11.
What would be the best way to encourage UConn students to use bicycles more on campus?
More bike paths
More bike racks
More storage facilities
Loaner program
More bicycle signage
Other (specify)
12.
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
Other
13.
If you answered ‘other’ on the previous question, please explain
14.
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 light-emitting diode bulbs (LEDs)
Lower thermostat when leaving the room for the day
Lower thermostat when leaving the room at the end of the semester
Other
15.
If you answered 'other' on the previous question, please explain
16.
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
Other
17.
Are you aware of the EcoHusky student group at UConn?
Yes, I have heard of them.
Yes, I participate in the group.
No, but I am interested in learning more.
No, and I am not interested in participating at this time.
18.
Do you have any comments about sustainability at UConn?
19.
Would you be interested in supporting the creation of an environmental literacy general education requirement?
Yes
No
20.
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21.
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