Seal Eco Church Survey: Jan 2024 Question Title * 1. Have you taken any of the following steps to reduce your waste? I choose products with less packaging I repair and reuse goods where possible I buy second hand items I try not to buy what I don’t need I haven’t taken any steps here Comments Question Title * 2. Do you use or generate renewable energy ? I buy renewable energy I generate renewable energy I would like to know more about buying renewable energy I would like to know more about generating renewable energy It’s not a priority for me Comments Question Title * 3. Have you worked to reduce energy use in your home in the last 5 years I have a smart meter and measure my home energy use I consistently switch off lights & appliances when not in use I have replaced light bulbs with LEDs I have turned my heating down/I wash clothes at 30 degrees I would like to learn more about reducing my energy consumption It isn’t something I think about Comments Question Title * 4. Have you decreased your shopping for new non-consumables? I buy 2nd hand items wherever possible I buy a mixture of 2nd hand & new quality items I buy good quality new items I buy economy new items I would welcome discussion & shared information here It’s not something I think about Comments Question Title * 5. Do you gift unwanted items, or repair or repurpose damaged or old stuff? I gift unwanted items to charity shops & refuge centres I’d welcome Give & Take events in our church or community I’d like to know more about local Repair Cafes & 2nd hand furniture repurposing movements I’d like to engage in repairing or repurposing items brought in here It’s not something I think about Comments Question Title * 6. Do you refill your containers? I visit a local refill centre for cleaning products & pantry food & never buy new bottles or packs from superstores I refill some containers I’d be interested in bulk purchases form our local refill shop with others here I’m willing to learn & think more about this It’s a nice idea but too expensive This isn’t my priority Comments Question Title * 7. Do you reduce your carbon footprint when travelling by choosing to: cycle Walk carshare take public transport use an electric or hybrid car limit the number of vehicles per household not fly ? Comments Question Title * 8. When food shopping, which of the following influence your choice? Fairtrade & Ethical (high welfare standards) Organic Locally grown or sourced foods Seasonal foods Low air miles in transportation Price Special offers at the Supermarket Shops operating “Too Good To Go” or Food Bank supporting Shops with loose fruit & vegetables with little plastic packaging Comments Question Title * 9. Do you boycott, or have you ever boycotted, buying certain foods or other items for environmental reasons? Yes No Please give details Question Title * 10. How does the natural world affect your prayer life Being in nature helps me connect with God Watching birds or other creatures helps me connect with God Finding out more about the natural world causes me to wonder at God's world The threats to the natural world prompt me to pray I pray regularly about the environment and the threats to it I regularly give thanks for the natural world I feel anxious about the future, which stops me praying I feel despair about the future, but this prompts me to pray Comments Done