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Circular consciousness in India
Hey there! I'm Divya & I'm doing my BSc thesis on the extensive aspects of the circular economy. This survey is a part of its social angle and questions the citizens to know more about the social situation for the Indian circular economy. It will be a great help if you answer this quick survey to contribute to much further dissemination of the circular model!
This survey consists of general questions and also personal choices. Please take your time and answer honestly. Thank you!
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Name
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Age group
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0-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51+
Before this, have you ever come across the term circular economy?
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Yes
No
Do you think the mainstreaming of terms like "sustainability", "environment", "climate change" has made people think of them as something abstract/trivial & hence not closer to home?
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Yes
No
Maybe, for some
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What do you think is the most pressing problem for the environment right now?
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Climate change
Waste of resources
Loss of flora & fauna (biodiversity)
Pollution (air, water, land, noise, etc.)
I don't know/none
Other:
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement: Protecting the environment should be given priority, even if it causes slower economic growth.
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement: India is becoming more responsible towards the environment.
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
To what extent do you agree or disagree: In general, the people in my country (India) are excessively focused on consumption.
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Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
Who do you think is to blame for the global environment crisis?
Governments
Industries
Consumers
All of them
Clear selection
What is the frequency of your shopping habits? (for clothing, electronic devices, houseware)
If I like something, I buy it instantly
Once a week
Once a month
Rarely (not even once a month)
Other:
Clear selection
What kind of products/brands do you mostly buy?
Local brands
International brands
A little of both because most products in the market are internationally made
Other:
Clear selection
When you buy something, like a computer or a sofa, that you wish to keep for at least "5 years", which of these is the most important feature for you?
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Item is durable
I get it at a good price
Item is easy to buy
Production of the item did not pollute
I can repair/recycle the item if needed
Item is the latest model
Other:
The last time one of your piece of clothing got torn, what did you do?
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Repaired it
Disposed it off i.e. thrown it away
Recycled it
Gave it to someone else
Other:
Imagine your computer broke, you tried to fix it on your own but failed. Assume that repairing the one you have requires the same time and effort as purchasing a new one, but repairing is more costly than buying a new one? What do you do?
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Buy a new computer
Repair the old one
What are the reasons that make you not want to buy "second-hand" products? (clothing, electronic device, houseware)
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Bad quality/condition
The very notion of it being used by someone else before
No developed organizations/facilities that sell such in my area
Other:
Would you ever buy clothing/electronic device/houseware that is lended to you by the company & thus not owned by you? (as a stewardship-based business model)
Yes
No
Maybe
Other:
Clear selection
Would you ever swap your fuel vehicle for an electric one? (e.g. Tesla, Tata, etc.)
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Yes
No
Maybe
Other:
What is it that is holding you back from being more eco-conscious?
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The cost/money i.e. financials
The effort i.e. the lack of convenience
Lack of technology/facilities in my area
Lack of knowledge
Lack of interest
Other:
Thank you for your time! Your candour in answering these questions is appreciated. If you have anything to add or any answer that you may want to expand, do tell us! Your ideas will pave the way to a no-waste circular economy in India.
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