| Variables |
Factor Loading |
Egien Value |
Variance % |
| Factor 1: Avoiding Harmful Products for The Environment |
|
4,714 |
17,459 |
| 17. I do not buy products in aerosol containers.. |
0,763 |
|
|
| 14. I have convinced members of my family or friends not to buy some products which are harmful to the environment.. |
0,747 |
|
| 13. I use a low-phosphate detergent (or soap) form y laundry. |
0,732 |
|
| 15. I have replaced light bulbs in my home with those of smaller wattage so that I will conserve on the electricity I use. |
0,665 |
|
| Factor 2: Recyclable Product Awareness |
|
4,416 |
16,355 |
| 22. I buy Kleenex made from recycled paper. |
0,937 |
|
|
| 23. I buy paper towels made from recycled paper. |
0,937 |
|
| 21. I buy toilet paper made from recyled paper. |
0,908 |
|
| 24. I will not buy a product if the company that sells it is ecologically irresponsible. |
0,612 |
|
| 26. I try only to buy products that can be recycled. |
0,529 |
|
| Factor 3: Tendency to Save Energy and Resources |
|
3,885 |
14,389 |
| 7. I have tried very hard to reduce the amount of electricity I use. |
0,838 |
|
|
| 1. To save energy, I drive my car as little as possible.. |
0,764 |
|
| 2. I normally make a conscious effort to limit my use of products that are made of or use scarce resources. |
0,635 |
|
| 3. I try to buy energy efficient household appliances. |
0,585 |
|
| 4. I always try to use electric aplliances (e.g. dishwasher, washer and dryer) before a.m. and after 10 p.m. |
0,549 |
|
| 8. If I understand the potential damage to the environment that some products can cause, I do not purchase these products. |
0,508 |
|
| Factor 4: Avoiding Packing and Non-Product Wastes |
|
3,419 |
12,664 |
| 6. When there is a choice, I always choose that product which contributes to the least amount of pollution. |
0,782 |
|
|
| 9. I have switched products for ecological reasons. |
0,695 |
|
| 5. I will not buy products which have excessive packaging. |
0,659 |
|
| 18. Whenever possible, I buy products packaged in reusable containers.. |
0,515 |
|
| Factor 5: The Preference of Environment-Friendly Product |
|
3,383 |
12,528 |
| 12. I have purchased a household appliance because it uses less electricity than other brands.. |
0,661 |
|
|
| 16. I have purchased products because they cause less pollution. |
0,628 |
|
| 20. When I have a choice between two equal products, I always purchase the one which is less harmful to other people and the environment. |
0,624 |
|
| 25. I have purchased light bulbs that were more expensive but saved energy. |
0,603 |
|
|
| TOTAL |
|
|
73.396 |
