This statistic shows which adults thought should be the priorities for people in France in their daily life to protect the environment in 2014. Over half of respondents said they counted waste separation for recycling among the top three, while less than a fifth of those surveyed said they thought reducing water consumption at home would be of major importance.
In your opinion, which of these should be the top-three priorities for people in France in their daily life to protect the environment?*
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Sort waste so that it can be recycled
56%
Use public transport as much as possible instead of using your own car
48%
Reduce your home consumption (lighting, heating, household appliances)
39%
Buy more local products and avoid products that come from far away
32%
Reduce food waste through smarter purchasing, storage, preparation and use of leftovers
30%
Purchase environmentally friendly products for your daily needs
23%
Reduce waste e.g by avoiding over-packaged products and buying products with a longer life
17%
Reduce water consumption at home
15%
Replace your car with a more energy-efficient one, even if it is smaller or more expensive
12%
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 (our country) in their daily life to protect the environment? (max. 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 France in their daily life to protect the environment?* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/411002/perceived-priorities-for-environment-protection-france/
European Commission. "In your opinion, which of these should be the top-three priorities for people in France in their daily life to protect the environment?*." Chart. September 2, 2014. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/411002/perceived-priorities-for-environment-protection-france/
European Commission. (2014). In your opinion, which of these should be the top-three priorities for people in France in their daily life to protect the environment?*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/411002/perceived-priorities-for-environment-protection-france/
European Commission. "In Your Opinion, Which of These Should Be The Top-three Priorities for People in France in Their Daily Life to Protect The Environment?*." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Sep 2014, https://www.statista.com/statistics/411002/perceived-priorities-for-environment-protection-france/
European Commission, In your opinion, which of these should be the top-three priorities for people in France in their daily life to protect the environment?* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/411002/perceived-priorities-for-environment-protection-france/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
In your opinion, which of these should be the top-three priorities for people in France in their daily life to protect the environment?* [Graph], European Commission, September 2, 2014. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/411002/perceived-priorities-for-environment-protection-france/
