{"id":307134,"date":"2026-05-28T13:53:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/?p=307134"},"modified":"2026-06-15T16:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T20:12:21","slug":"from-carpooling-to-buying-secondhand-what-eco-friendly-actions-do-americans-take-and-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2026\/05\/28\/from-carpooling-to-buying-secondhand-what-eco-friendly-actions-do-americans-take-and-why\/","title":{"rendered":"From carpooling to buying secondhand, what eco-friendly actions do Americans take and why?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-plus-icon has-border-color has-ui-gray-light-border-color has-ui-beige-very-light-background-color has-background has-sans-serif-font-family is-layout-flow wp-container-core-details-is-layout-61b01db2 wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.009), 0.88em);\"><summary>About this research<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Pew Research Center report looks at Americans\u2019 views of climate change, the environment and related topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why did we do this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pew Research Center does research to help the public, media and decision-makers understand important topics. This research builds on our long-standing work studying Americans\u2019 views of <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/topic\/science\/science-issues\/climate-energy-environment\/\">climate change and environmental issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/about\/\">about Pew Research Center<\/a> and our other research on <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/topic\/science\/\">science and society<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How did we do this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this report, we surveyed 3,524 U.S. adults from March 16 to 22, 2026. Everyone who took part in this survey is a member of the Center\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/the-american-trends-panel\/\">American Trends Panel<\/a>. The survey represents the views of the full U.S. adult population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_questionnaire.pdf\">survey questions<\/a> used for this report, the <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_topline.pdf\">detailed responses<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/science\/2026\/05\/28\/climate-change-may-2026-methodology\/\">survey methodology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-callout has-ui-beige-very-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2130f694 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many Americans say they recycle to protect the environment, but they are far less likely to say they engage in other environmentally friendly behaviors \u2013 such as carpooling \u2013 for environmental reasons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many Americans say they regularly engage in these behaviors, but they are more likely to be motivated by financial savings than by environmental causes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Americans engage in all sorts of green behaviors, from recycling to carpooling to shopping secondhand. A new Pew Research Center survey asked Americans why they do these things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Almost all Americans engage in at least one of the environmentally friendly behaviors we asked about. But except for when it comes to recycling, helping the environment is not their main reason for doing so.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-310-wide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/?attachment_id=307276\"><img data-dominant-color=\"dadee3\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dadee3;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_3-01.png?resize=480,615 480w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_3-01.png?resize=620,794 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 782px) 782px, 640px\" height=\"397\" width=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_3-01.png?w=310\" alt=\"Chart shows Most Americans turn off their lights when not in use, but far fewer report other eco-friendly habits\" class=\"wp-image-307276 not-transparent\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The survey asked about the following environmentally friendly actions: turning off the lights when no one is home, recycling, limiting home water use, buying clothes or other goods secondhand, and carpooling. The most common behavior is turning off the lights when not in use: Almost all Americans (95%) say they do this regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Far fewer, but still more than half, say they regularly limit their home water use (55%) and about half say they regularly buy secondhand (48%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A minority of Americans (38%) say they routinely carpool or limit their driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Americans are more likely to say they do these things to save money than to help the environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-420-wide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/?attachment_id=307277\"><img data-dominant-color=\"f4f4f4\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #f4f4f4;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_3-02.png?resize=480,529 480w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_3-02.png?resize=782,862 782w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_3-02.png?resize=840,926 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 782px) 782px, 640px\" height=\"463\" width=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_3-02.png?w=420\" alt=\"Chart shows Saving money is a stronger motivation than saving the environment when it comes to some green habits\" class=\"wp-image-307277 not-transparent\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among those who say they regularly do each of these, majorities report that saving money is a major motivator. For example, 78% say they turn off the lights to save money and 76% say they shop secondhand for this reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No more than around four-in-ten say they carpool, turn off lights or buy secondhand clothes to help the environment. Somewhat more (51%) say they regularly limit water use for this reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 data-is-section=\"true\" data-wp-context=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;why-do-americans-recycle&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"{&quot;namespace&quot;:&quot;prc-block\\\/table-of-contents&quot;}\" id=\"why-do-americans-recycle\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do Americans recycle?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two-thirds of U.S. adults say they regularly recycle. We asked this group what factors motivate them to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-420-wide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/?attachment_id=307278\"><img data-dominant-color=\"cdd6da\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #cdd6da;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_3-03.png?resize=480,399 480w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_3-03.png?resize=782,650 782w, https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_3-03.png?resize=840,698 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 480px, (max-width: 782px) 782px, 640px\" height=\"349\" width=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/alpha.pewresearch.org\/pewresearch-org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/05\/PS_2026.5.28_climate_3-03.png?w=420\" alt=\"Chart showsMajority of recyclers say they do it for the environment and because it\u2019s easy\" class=\"wp-image-307278 not-transparent\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most Americans who report regular recycling say a major reason they do it is because it helps the environment (76%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fewer, but still about half (54%), say they regularly recycle because it is easy. About one-in-five say a major reason they regularly recycle is because it is required where they live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(The survey did not ask about saving money as a motivation since most recycling does not save or earn money.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key takeaways: Americans engage in all sorts of green behaviors, from recycling to carpooling to shopping secondhand. A new Pew Research Center survey asked Americans why they do these things. Almost all Americans engage in at least one of the environmentally friendly behaviors we asked about. But except for when it comes to recycling, helping 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