Canada has been rated poorly for green-friendly consumption in a survey done in 14 countries for the National Geographic Society.The group wanted to find out how many people in each country were repairing products as opposed to replacing them outright, using cold water to wash laundry, using public transportation and making other choices that are easier on Mother Nature.
We were given low marks mainly because of our use of transportation and large home sizes: the survey notes 29 per cent of Canadians live in homes that have nine rooms or more. And Canadians are most likely of the countries polled to have heating in their homes (well, come on...)
One-half of the Canadians surveyed report they drive alone daily and 87 per cent say they have one or more vehicles in their households.
The United States was ranked the worst in the survey, while India and Brazil were tied for best.
The study notes that people in developing countries don't have the myriad of material goods and consumer choices those in developed countries have. But those living in rich nations have more environmentally-friendly options and aren't choosing to use them.
Sources: Winnipeg Sun, CityNews, National Geographic Greendex
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