Who Did You Interview?
Maternal Grandmother
Demographics That Might Provide Helpful Context for Their Responses
- Lives in an urban area
- Is 78 years young
- Retired
- Female
Key Findings from the Interview
- What does sustainability mean to you?
"To allow the earth to be a constant positive state. As well as keeping the Earth and clean and pure."
- When it comes to sustainability what do you care most about?
"I care most about maintaining clean air because of our constant need to breathe. If we ruin our air with continuous use of burning fossil fuels we may not be able to survive on Earth."
- What are they currently doing in their homes and in society to be sustainable?
"I try to live sustainably by using a recycling bin, having my own compost bin to make soil for the garden, producing my own food in my garden, walking, and using reusable grocery store bags."
- What would they like to be able to do to be more sustainable?
"Drive an electric car because it does not produce emissions."
- Do you have any reservations / concerns about sustainability?
"I am concerned that we are not doing enough and that we should have started becoming more sustainable as a society a few years ago."
- Are you more likely to choose businesses that are more sustainable then its competitors?
"Due to my age I am not very familiar or experienced with technology, therefor I do not have the knowledge to compare different businesses."