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Study: Even in the Recession, Consumers Want to “Buy Sustainable”

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Monday, April 6, 2009   

Livingston, MT – Pocketbooks are tight but consumers are not making decisions based only on cost. New research from The Hartman Group, a consumer-research organization, shows that three out of four are making purchases based on environmental and social well-being, the very definition of "sustainable."

Lill Erickson, the executive director of the Western Sustainability Exchange, says that even though local experience shows loyalty to the sustainability concept, finding that close to 75 percent of consumers say they're making choices based on environmental and social well-being shows a higher proportion than anyone expected – especially during a recession.

"Consumers are even more firm today that what they are doing should be responsible and that they're supporting companies that are using sustainable and responsible practices."

Erickson says the study shows why there's such strong interest locally and nationally for the upcoming Western Sustainable Living Expo in Billings, which begins April 30 and runs through May 3.

"Consumers who care very much about responsible living can connect with businesses, and organizations, and agencies that are promoting sustainable living concepts."

She says the focus is on how sustainable practices make economic sense for both large and small businesses, as well as on the potential for "green jobs" in Montana. Products, services and programs abiding by sustainable practices will also be featured.

The report from The is titled, "Sustainability: The Rise of Consumer Responsibility." The Hartman Group specializes in understanding how consumer attitudes and behaviors lead to purchases.




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