Greenwashing (GW) |
GW_1 |
I’m sure that green products, in their majority, deceive consumers |
GW_2 |
I’m sure that green products, in their majority, are only green on their labels |
GW_3 |
I try to check if the information about a green product is true |
GW_4 |
I have trouble proving that the information of a given product is green |
GW_5 |
The manufacturers of green products always exaggerate the (green) characteristics of their products |
GW_6 |
The vast majority of green products “disguise” their true characteristics to make them greener than they really are |
GW_7 |
The vast majority of green products do not present important information to make them greener than they really are |
GW_8 |
The advertising of green products is never true |
GW_9 |
Green companies are those that are truly ethical |
GW_10 |
I’m sure that green products exist only in advertisements |
GW_11 |
There is no real green product, only those that improve a few environmental practices |
GW_12 |
Company websites always exaggerate their products’ green characteristics |
Green consumption confusion (GCC) |
GCC_1 |
There is a great similarity between many products and this makes it hard to know which one is really green |
GCC_2 |
Recognizing the differences between a green product and other products on the market is very difficult |
GCC_3 |
The fact that there are many products on the market always creates confusion in recognizing their green characteristics |
GCC_4 |
There are so many products that it is hard to decide to buy the one that respects the proper use of environmental resources |
GCC_5 |
Whenever I buy a product, I don’t feel sufficiently informed whether or not it is green |
GCC_6 |
Whenever I buy a product I question its green characteristics |
PBs |
PB_1 |
Green products are always more reliable |
PB_2 |
Green products always have a better quality |
PB_3 |
Green products are cheaper |
PB_4 |
Green products are more durable |
PB_5 |
Green products are healthier |
PB_6 |
Green products always provide a better quality of life |
PR |
PR_1 |
Buying green products does not present more advantages than buying conventional products |
PR _2 |
The consumption of green products has not been approved by society as a whole. |
PR _3 |
Consuming green products does not interfere with my personal image |
PR _4 |
Consuming green products does not ensure a better quality of life |
PR _5 |
Consuming green products does not improve my health |
PR _6 |
Consuming green products does not meet my expectations |
Attitude (At) |
At_0 |
I even forget that there are green products on the market. |
At_1 |
The consumption of green products is viable for everyone |
At_2 |
Consuming green products is of great importance for people |
At_3 |
Consuming green products is fundamentally important |
At_4 |
Consuming green products guarantees our future |
Beliefs (Be) |
Be_1 |
My family members believe that I should consume green products |
Be_2 |
My friends believe that I should consume green products |
Be_3 |
I value the opinion and feelings of my family members regarding the consumption of green products |
Be_4 |
I value the opinion and feelings of my friends regarding the consumption of green products |
Control forces (CF) |
CF_1 |
I have enough money to buy green products |
CF_2 |
I have enough time to buy green products |
CF_3 |
I have sufficient resources to maintain the consumption of green products |
CF_4 |
I have sufficient information and knowledge about green products |
CF_5 |
I feel that I am capable of consuming green products |
Subjective forces (SF) |
SF_1 |
I find it easy to consume green products |
SF_2 |
I am aware of all the differences between green products and normal products |
SF_3 |
I have vast knowledge about the consumption of green products |
Controlled behavior and decision power (CC) |
CC_1 |
I have the power to decide about buying green products. |
CC_2 |
I participate in the purchasing process of green products |
CC_3 |
I participate in the decision-making process of purchasing green products |
CC_4 |
I am the one who buys green products |
CC_5 |
I feel that I’m free to choose and buy either green or conventional products |
Satisfaction (Sat) |
Sat_1 |
I always identify with green products |
Sat_2 |
I always recommend green products to my friends and family members |
Sat_3 |
Green products meet my quality expectations |
Sat_4 |
Green product prices represent their quality |
Sat_5 |
Green product prices are higher than their quality |
Sat_6 |
When I buy a green product, I’m satisfied with its quality |
Loyalty (Loy) |
Loy_1 |
I always buy green products |
Loy_2 |
I really enjoy buying green products |
Loy_3 |
I am certain that I made the right choice in changing my consumption habits to green products |
Loy_4 |
I believe that green products are reliable |
Loy_5 |
I’m sure that the environmental performance of green products is generally reliable |
Loy_6 |
I believe that environmental information regarding green products is generally reliable |