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2009 set to be a green year
31/12/2008
People across Scotland are getting ready to make the new year a greener one by resolving to do their bit to help the planet.
Recycling, walking and being more energy efficient top the list of Scots' greener resolutions.
New research shows:
- 34 per cent will recycle more waste in 2009
- 34 per cent will use energy efficient light bulbs
- 33 per cent will walk more
The most popular greener resolution among women is to recycle more, while men favour switching to energy efficient bulbs.
Environment Minister Michael Russell said:
"To help prevent climate change and protect the environment for future generations, we all need to reduce the impact of the way we live. So this new year why not make one of your resolutions a greener one and take a small step that will make a huge difference.
"It's great to see that so many Scots are already planning to go greener in 2009. And the good news is that as well as helping the environment, being green can often save you money too - something that's more important than ever during the current economic climate.
"So this Hogmany I'd like to wish everyone a very happy, prosperous and green new year."
For tips and advice on how to go greener in 2009 go to www.infoscotland.com/gogreener
Omnibus research was carried out with 1,013 adults in Scotland. When asked if they were planning to make any green new year resolutions the results were as follows:
- Recycle more - 340 (34 per cent)
- Drive less - 157 (15 per cent)
- Cycle more - 163 (16 per cent)
- Walk more - 331 (33 per cent)
- Turn the heating down - 249 (25 per cent)
- Use energy efficient light bulbs - 343 (34 per cent)
- Never make new year resolutions - 128 (13 per cent)
- None of the above - 294 (29 per cent)
- Unsure - 18 (two per cent)