Source: Good News Network
Is “green” the new sexy? According to new research, 62% of Americans consider it a turn-off if somebody doesn’t recycle.
The statistic emerged in a new study of 2,000 Americans examining the country’s relationship with recycling and found that you may want to add “I recycle” to your dating profile bio.
It seems to be a growing trend, too, as the younger generation is the most likely to say they’d be turned off if they saw somebody being wasteful.
The new survey, conducted by The Recycling Partnership, also found that not only is recycling now a dating factor – it’s also influencing where we choose to spend our paychecks.
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For example, 74% of Americans said they’d rather shop and spend money at a “green business,” or a business that makes every effort to recycle and reuse materials, than a non-green business.
In fact, the average American would happily spend an extra $151 every month if it meant all their purchases went to supporting green businesses.
When split by age it appears the younger generation is the most ready to switch completely to green companies.
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Those aged 18 to 34 would spend an extra $219 a month – or $2,628 a year – if it meant everything they bought came from companies that make every effort to recycle.
Those aged 55 and up, on the other hand, are a bit less concerned – they…
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