According to a recent survey conducted by Research House, Eighty-nine
percent of Ontarians feel that their communities would benefit
environmentally and economically by incorporating green alternatives.
The survey, which was conducted in April of this year, sought to obtain
consumer insights into creating more sustainable communities.
Ontarians felt that in order to make greener communities, development
should be promoted through local governments. More specifically,
“Ninety-six percent of respondents felt municipalities could do more to
ensure shared community spaces such as parks and recreation centers
incorporate environmentally friendly products.” This statistic is
encouraging as the green movement has seemed to move to
top-of-mind-awareness in the global community. Being green is not an
ambitious goal anymore, rather a reality that has set in for many
individuals and companies around the world. Andrew Horsman, Executive
Director of the Ontario Tire Stewardship reiterated this sentiment
claiming, “Factoring environmental sustainability…isn’t just a trend.
It’s a necessary, everyday consideration that extends beyond World
Environment Day, to preserve our environment, health, and livelihoods of
future generations.” The amazing reach of the green movement has
invited more people, year after year, to not only think green, but to
live green as well. As exemplified by the survey described, citizens are
not only aware of the concept of sustainability, but also wish to
implement programs to see these ideas through. To see more of the survey
please check out the link below.
http://sustainablebusinessforum.com/derekwong/58656/ontarians-want-more-sustainable-communities
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