More than three quarters of Scots are concerned about climate change but more the one-in five are not concerned while almost one in ten are not at all concerned. But only a third of the population were in agreement about what was needed to address it with the same proportion in disagreement about what is to be done and another third was not sure what might be done.
The survey also found that consumers see some simple environmentally friendly actions as ineffective.
Only 32% consider turning off the tap while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing and 31% believe ensuring dishwashers and washing machines are full before running may be ineffective at reducing the environmental impact.
The findings emerged from a survey commissioned by statutory consumer body, Consumer Scotland of current attitudes across a range of markets including energy, water, postal deliveries, household goods, food and drink, transportation, and holidays.
The majority of respondents (91%) said they are already saving energy at home through low cost measures such as switching off lights and turning down heating thermostats and just over half (54%) reported improving their property’s energy performance, for example through better insulation or replacing doors or windows.
Chief executive of Consumer Scotland, Sam Ghibaldan, said: “The public needs clear information about everyday changes that make a difference, and more needs to be done to make sustainable alternatives affordable and accessible. This will be key to enabling low-carbon options to compete with the more familiar, less sustainable, options that dominate currently.
Ghibaldan went on to emphasise the need for governments and business work to help consumers in the net zero transition, making it easy for them to change habits and behaviours.
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