Seal Eco Church Survey: Jan 2024

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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9.Do you boycott, or have you ever boycotted, buying certain foods or other items for environmental reasons?

Yes

Please give details

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

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