How Green Are You?
INDUSTRY NEWS
September 7th, 2009
CONSUMER REPORTS released survey results conducted by their National Research Center summarizing which 
“green” practices have been embraced and which ones have a ways to go.
Here’s the numbers from the most to least adopted and our household status in parentheses:
- 83% always run a full load in the dishwasher (check)
- 77% opt for tap water (just bought a Brita)
- 47% use recycled paper products
- 40% use a green product-even if it costs more (check)
- 40% buy green cleaning products
- 36% have a programmable thermostat (check)
- 32% recycle batteries(check)
- 29% properly disposed of paints and other hazardous materials (check)
- 29% got food at a farmers market or co-op (check)
- 23% with a lawn use compost or natural fertilizer (no lawn,check!)
- 18% always or often line-dry clothes (delicates only)
- 16% recycled a CFL
- 15% installed a water-saving toilet (check x 2)
- 10% don’t rinse dishes before loading the dishwasher (I’m negotiating with my wife on this one)
- 3% use an alternative energy source such as solar, wind or geothermal (Does a solar attic fan count?)
We’re making headway but can certainly make a better effort in other areas. How are you doing?
530-224-6767 or 530-941-7492
BRAD GARBUTT
REALTOR/BROKER ASSOCIATE
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS GMAC
CORNER OF COURT AND PLACER IN REDDING
QUARTER CENTURY LOCAL REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE
