This statistic shows which adults thought should be the priorities for people in Spain in their daily life to protect the environment in 2014. Almost 60 percent of respondents said using public transport as much as possible instead of their own car would be a top priority and waste separation was counted among the top-three by over half of those surveyed.
In your opinion, which of these should be the top-three priorities for people in Spain in their daily life to protect the environment?*
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Use public transport as much as possible instead of using your own car
59%
Sort waste so that it can be recycled
54%
Reduce your home consumption (lighting, heating, household appliances)
42%
Reduce water consumption at home
25%
Reduce food waste through smarter purchasing, storage, preparation and use of leftovers
24%
Reduce waste e.g by avoiding over-packaged products and buying products with a longer life
21%
Purchase environmentally friendly products for your daily needs
16%
Buy more local products and avoid products that come from far away
14%
Replace your car with a more energy-efficient one, even if it is smaller or more expensive
13%
Consider environmental aspects when you make large purchases (e.g traveling, heating systems, build a house, etc.)
* Source's original question: "In your opinion, which of these should be the top-three priorities for people in the EU in their daily life to protect the environment? (maximal three answers)."
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European Commission. (September 2, 2014). In your opinion, which of these should be the top-three priorities for people in Spain in their daily life to protect the environment?* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/410994/perceived-priorities-for-environment-protection-spain/
European Commission. "In your opinion, which of these should be the top-three priorities for people in Spain in their daily life to protect the environment?*." Chart. September 2, 2014. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/410994/perceived-priorities-for-environment-protection-spain/
European Commission. (2014). In your opinion, which of these should be the top-three priorities for people in Spain in their daily life to protect the environment?*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/410994/perceived-priorities-for-environment-protection-spain/
European Commission. "In Your Opinion, Which of These Should Be The Top-three Priorities for People in Spain in Their Daily Life to Protect The Environment?*." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Sep 2014, https://www.statista.com/statistics/410994/perceived-priorities-for-environment-protection-spain/
European Commission, In your opinion, which of these should be the top-three priorities for people in Spain in their daily life to protect the environment?* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/410994/perceived-priorities-for-environment-protection-spain/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
In your opinion, which of these should be the top-three priorities for people in Spain in their daily life to protect the environment?* [Graph], European Commission, September 2, 2014. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/410994/perceived-priorities-for-environment-protection-spain/
