Research Article
Sustainability Literacy of Older People in Retirement Villages
Table 1
Cluster of the questionnaire.
(a) |
| Category | Sustainability awareness |
| Environment | Saving electricity and water | Using recycled water for gardening or laundering | Choosing more durable items to maximize their lifespan | Cutting down on the use of products that are harmful to the environment | Selling or giving away items that are no longer being used | Creating new items from old and unused materials | Recycling items when possible | Reporting any housing issues to facility manager to repair |
| Economic | Paying a higher price for a home that has environmentally friendly features | Buying local products | Gardening | Planting fruits or vegetables in own garden or community garden |
| Social | Attending social group activities | Actively involved in community projects | Having a good engagement with other village residents |
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(b) |
| Category | Daily activities on sustainability awareness |
| Environment | Turning off lights and electronic devices when not in use | Using as little water as necessary in the kitchen and bathroom | Using a rainwater tank for gardening or laundering | Using reusable bags when shopping | Creating crafts from recycled material or old stuff | Making compost from leaves, litter, or food waste | Separating landfill waste and recycled waste |
| Economic | Donating or selling items that are no longer used | Buying local products |
| Social | Attending social group activities, such as community meetings or community events, with other village residents | Having activities such as community gardening, barbeque, sports, dancing, or making crafts with other village residents |
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