Environmental Survey

Thank you for taking our survey on book industry sustainability. We appreciate the contribution of your opinions on this issue.
1.I believe global climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time and that it is important for our industry to address this issue through direct actions that will reduce our negative impact on the environment.
2.I think that our bookstores and our customers can be a powerful force in making eco-friendly changes in my community.
3.I am actively looking for ways to cut back on the amount of non-recyclable waste that I dispose of.
4.I would be willing to pay slightly more to support companies that make a concerted effort to use environmentally sustainable resources and practices.
5.My customer base has an interest in books that deal with the environment and nature.
6.I think that there are issues that need to be addressed regarding the packing and distribution of books, including, but not limited to, packing materials and inadequate packaging leading to damages and reships, etc.
7.I (or my book buyer) would be influenced by packaging and shipping choices when deciding what titles to order and which vendor to order them from.
8.I would be interested in learning more about alternative printing methods that would reduce the carbon footprint of the book industry.
9.I would be interested in participating in a national Earth Day event to promote understanding of environmental issues among my community.
10.I would support initiatives to make the publishing and bookselling industries more eco-friendly, even if it means paying a little more for inventory.
11.As an independent bookseller, it is a part of my mission to spread awareness about global climate change and other environmental issues.
12.I think my customers are passionate about these issues and would be willing to support sustainable practices by buying books from companies that make sustainability a point of emphasis.