Below is the list of questions that were asked on the Environmental Survey administered in alternating years between 2004 and 2008.
In both 2004 and 2006, the survey was administered as a paper handout. In 2008, as an attempt to reach more students, the survey was administered online. Survey responses jumped from 297 in 2006 to 781 in 2008. The survey will continue to be administered online in upcoming years in order to continue reaching more students.
Answers to each question were compiled and converted to percentage of respondents.
Compare Demographics Information from 2006, 2008
2004-2008 Survey Results:
1) What is the most important environmental issue on campus?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004
|
Trash/litter |
17% |
25% |
23% |
Recycling |
20% |
19% |
7% |
Water issues |
20% |
12% |
3% |
Air pollution |
2% |
7% |
5% |
Energy issues |
17% |
5% |
5% |
Landscaping |
2% |
4% |
2% |
Global Warming |
4% |
0% |
0% |
Unsure/Left Blank |
18% |
28% |
55% |
Click here to view a graph of Question 1 responses.
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Very important |
63% |
30% |
34% |
| Somewhat important |
31% |
53% |
45% |
| Not very important |
4% |
14% |
13% |
| Not at all important |
1% |
3% |
4% |
| Blank |
1% |
0% |
4% |
Click here to view a graph of Question 2 responses.
3) How important is it to you that UCONN's new buildings be designed to conserve water and energy?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Very important |
81% |
41% |
32% |
| Somewhat important |
16% |
47% |
46% |
| Not very important |
2% |
9% |
14% |
| Not at all important |
1% |
3% |
4% |
| Blank |
0% |
0% |
4% |
Click here to view a graph of Question 3 responses.
4) How important is it to you that UCONN purchase recycled and recyclable products?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Very important |
76% |
46% |
39% |
| Somewhat important |
19% |
41% |
38% |
| Not very important |
2% |
10% |
13% |
| Not at all important |
1% |
3% |
4% |
| Blank |
2% |
0% |
6% |
Click here to view a graph of Question 4 responses.
5) How important is it to you that UCONN consider using fuel-efficient vehicles and alternative fuels to run its vehicles?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Very important |
73% |
48% |
24% |
| Somewhat important |
21% |
38% |
45% |
| Not very important |
4% |
11% |
22% |
| Not at all important |
2% |
3% |
5% |
| Blank |
0% |
0% |
4% |
Click here to view a graph of Question 5 responses.
6) How important is it to you that UCONN consider renewable energy sources for its energy needs?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Very important |
76% |
39% |
24% |
| Somewhat important |
18% |
48% |
45% |
| Not very important |
3% |
10% |
22% |
| Not at all important |
1% |
2% |
5% |
| Blank |
2% |
1% |
4% |
Click here to view a graph of Question 6 responses.
7) In comparison to other UCONN students, how important is it to you to recycle the products you use?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Very important |
75% |
36% |
31% |
| Somewhat important |
20% |
45% |
46% |
| Not very important |
2% |
16% |
14% |
| Not at all important |
1% |
3% |
4% |
| Blank |
2% |
0% |
5% |
Click here to view a graph of Question 7 responses.
8) What types of items do you regularly recycle on UCONN's campus?
|
|
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Newspapers |
79% |
57% |
N/A |
| Bottles/Cans |
93% |
77% |
55% |
| Mixed Paper |
73% |
29% |
50% |
| Cardboard |
52% |
12% |
N/A |
| Sneakers |
12% |
8% |
N/A |
| Other |
8% |
1% |
N/A |
| Blank |
3% |
0% |
9% |
Click here to view a graph of Question 8 responses.
9) What types of items do you regularly recycle at your home away from UCONN?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Newspapers |
81% |
76% |
N/A |
| Bottles/Cans |
95% |
91% |
75% |
| Mixed Paper |
69% |
44% |
63% |
| Cardboard |
75% |
52% |
N/A |
| Sneakers |
12% |
8% |
N/A |
| Other |
11% |
5% |
N/A |
| Blank |
3% |
0% |
9% |
Click here to view a graph of Question 9 responses.
10) What do you think about the location of recyling containers on campus?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Very convenient |
25% |
18% |
11% |
| Somewhat convenient |
53% |
40% |
43% |
| Not very convenient |
17% |
32% |
26% |
| Not at all convenient |
3% |
10% |
11% |
| Blank |
2% |
0% |
9% |
Click here to view a graphy of Question 10 responses.
11) How confident are you that items placed in recycling bins at UCONN are actually being recycled?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Very confident |
17% |
19% |
N/A |
| Somewhat confident |
52% |
47% |
N/A |
| Not very confident |
22% |
22% |
N/A |
| Not at all confident |
8% |
12% |
N/A |
| Blank |
1% |
0% |
N/A |
Click here to view a graph of Question 11 responses.
12) What would be the single best way to encourage students to recycle more at UCONN?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| More bins in academic buildings |
16% |
23% |
21% |
| More bins in residences |
19% |
26% |
25% |
| More bins in dining halls |
6% |
13% |
6% |
| More accessible bins around campus |
13% |
18% |
17% |
| More clearly marked bins |
22% |
16% |
19% |
| Other (specify) |
14% |
4% |
0% |
| Blank |
10% |
0% |
12% |
Click here to view a graph of Question 12 responses.
13) What would be the best way to encourage UCONN students to use bicycles more on campus?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| More bike paths |
20% |
29% |
38% |
| More bike racks |
17% |
23% |
22% |
| More storage facilities |
21% |
23% |
29% |
| Loaner program |
28% |
23% |
N/A |
| Other (specify) |
9% |
2% |
N/A |
| Blank |
5% |
0% |
11% |
Click here to view a graph of Question 13 responses.
14) What types of things do you do to conserve water/energy on UCONN's campus?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Limit shower time |
38% |
33% |
N/A |
| Use a clothing rack to dry clothes |
16% |
14% |
N/A |
| Turn off lights when not in use |
88% |
78% |
N/A |
| Turn off electronics when not in use |
74% |
58% |
N/A |
| Lower thermostat when leaving the room |
41% |
30% |
N/A |
| Use double sided copies |
62% |
26% |
N/A |
| Use reusable plates, cups, utensils |
59% |
43% |
N/A |
| Carry reusable coffee mug |
42% |
21% |
N/A |
| Other |
8% |
2% |
N/A |
| Blank |
5% |
0% |
N/A |
Click here to view a graph of Question 14 responses.
15) Would you be willing to pay $2 more in student fees per semester to reduce UCONN's impact on the environment?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Yes |
75% |
79% |
N/A |
| No |
11% |
12% |
N/A |
| Don't Know |
14% |
9% |
N/A |
Click here to view a graph of Question 15 responses.
16) Have you ever heard of the EcoHusky student group at UCONN?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Yes |
80% |
65% |
N/A |
| No |
18% |
35% |
N/A |
| Blank |
2% |
0% |
N/A |
Click here to view a graph of Question 16 responses.
16A) If yes, what interaction with EcoHusky have you had?
| |
2008 |
2006 |
2004 |
| Seen Articles |
51% |
33% |
N/A |
| Visited website |
27% |
5% |
N/A |
| Active member |
4% |
1% |
N/A |
| Volunteered for event |
8% |
1% |
N/A |
| Attended meeting |
8% |
1% |
N/A |
| Seen Poster |
53% |
40% |
N/A |
| Other |
12% |
8% |
N/A |
Click here to view a graph of Question 16A responses.
*Percentages have been rounded off to the nearest whole value
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Page last updated 09/25/08.
