Ocean literacy survey: headline findings
Headline findings from an online survey with the public in Scotland on the topic of ocean literacy - exploring the public's understanding of the marine environment. It is part of a wider project covering England and Wales.
Food, energy and transport actions
Virtually all (99%) switch off lights, heating and appliances to save energy, 90% reduce water usage and 87% walk, or cycle or take public transport instead of driving short distances. (Figure 24).
Q21: Thinking about your food, energy and transport use, which of the following do you currently do?
Unweighted base: 3,055
| Action | Always | Usually | Sometimes | Never | Not applicable | Summary: At least sometimes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switch off lights, heating and appliances to save energy | 55% | 33% | 11% | 1% | 0% | 99% |
| Reduce water usage (e.g. taking fewer or shorter showers or fewer baths) | 26% | 34% | 30% | 9% | 0% | 90% |
| Walk, or cycle or take public transport instead of driving short distances | 30% | 25% | 31% | 7% | 5% | 87% |
| Compost food and/or green waste, or put food waste out for collection | 48% | 16% | 13% | 14% | 8% | 77% |
| Avoid running a vehicle's engine when the vehicle is not moving | 42% | 23% | 11% | 3% | 20% | 76% |
| Eat a more plant-based/ vegetarian diet | 11% | 15% | 43% | 30% | 0% | 69% |
| Burn less/not at all at home (e.g. in stoves, wood burners or open fires) | 20% | 13% | 12% | 10% | 44% | 45% |
Dimensions
- Behaviour
- Communication
- Knowledge
- Awareness
While 44% of people use green energy utilities suppliers and 38% drive less polluting vehicles, only 13% generate renewable energy at home (Figure 25).
Q21: Thinking about your food, energy and transport use, which of the following do you currently do?
Unweighted base: 3,055
| Action | Yes | No | Not applicable/ Don't know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use a green energy utilities supplier | 44% | 33% | 23% |
| Drive a less polluting vehicle (i.e. with lower emissions) | 38% | 29% | 33% |
| Generate renewable energy at home e.g. through solar panels | 13% | 83% | 4% |
Dimensions
- Behaviour
- Communication
- Knowledge
- Awareness
Contact
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