Online relationship sites offer a more targeted approach. We attract singles with particular passions. Living an ecologically responsible life shouldn't mean you need to compromise or sacrifice your personal relationships. We take a more intelligent approach to relationships and focus our efforts on bettering the odds for individuals serious about finding their true love.
People who are 'green' often integrate environmental responsibility in their approach to life. Environmentally conscious people just can't feel that someone is a soul mate if they don't share their concern for the Earth. It's like dating a smoker if you are a non-smoker.
Although single adults have a mental list of traits they would like to see in a prospective partner, for many, that list now includes the addition of characteristics like "conservation" or "recycler." According to survey respondents, keeping green is every bit as important to compatibility as political views and religious affiliation.
Other key survey findings include: -- Go Green or Go Home: Don't want to date someone who litters or brags about their gas-guzzling car? Almost 55 percent of respondents agree that a partner's commitment to the environment is important, while 28 percent say it's a deal breaker. 80 percent of respondents recycle at home, as do 78 percent at work. -- Green Marriages: Something old, something new, something borrowed ... something green? Only 6% of the respondents said they could"absolutely" see themselves married or in long-term relationship with someone who has opposite environmental views. -- Anti-Green Pet Peeves: More than 40 percent of respondents ranked"doesn't recycle" as their biggest anti-green pet peeve. 36 percent responded that they were irked by those that don't turn off the lights. Taking long showers was another "no-no" with a 12 percent response. -- Taking Ourselves More Lightly: How many people does it take to change a light bulb? Who cares, as long as they are using compact fluorescent lights. Approximately 70 percent of respondents said they have swapped out incandescent light bulbs for compact fluorescent lights to conserve energy. This compares to last year's national average when Americans bought about 2 billion light bulbs and just 5 percent were compact fluorescents. -- Green Companies Get the Green: What does brand recognition mean to you? Three out of four respondents would buy products manufactured by an environmentally friendly business if the price and quality were equal.
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