Pro-environmental Behavior Scale Test - the question form
Questions: 23 · 5 minutes
1. When clothes become old or I no longer need them, I take them for recycling.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
2. I limit the amount of things I buy (clothing, electronics, etc.).
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
3. When I buy light bulbs, I choose energy-efficient types (e.g., LED).
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
4. When I hear about a tree-planting or greening event being organized, I take part.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
5. When I buy personal care products (cosmetics, soap, deodorants), I choose products with natural ingredients.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
6. I save water when showering, brushing my teeth, or washing dishes.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
7. When I have accumulated hazardous household waste (e.g., batteries, mercury thermometers, lamps), I take it to a disposal or recycling collection point.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
8. I eat meat as part of my daily diet.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
9. I sign petitions and letters in support of the environment when I am asked to do so.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
10. I order prepared food for home delivery.
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Sometimes
4 - Often
5 - Always
11. I use reusable bottles, mugs, or thermoses.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
12. I buy food products labeled with organic or biological certifications (produced without the use of chemicals).
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
13. I plan meals at home so that all the food I buy gets used.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
14. I use a car to get somewhere (my own, a rental, or a taxi).
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
15. I talk to others about environmentally friendly living in person or on social media.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
16. I make donations to support conservation activities and environmental initiatives.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
17. I buy local food products (grown within 160 km).
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
18. For short distances, I walk or cycle instead of using a personal car, public transportation, or a taxi.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
19. When I travel for leisure, I choose train travel instead of flying.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
20. In elections, I support candidates whose platform places strong emphasis on environmental issues.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
21. I sort household waste (plastic, glass, paper).
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
22. When I hear that a community clean-up (e.g., cleaning the yard or local area) is being organized, I take part.
1 – Never
2 – Rarely
3 – Sometimes
4 – Often
5 – Always
23. I switch off electronic devices (TV, radio, computer, tablet) when I am not using them.
1 - Never
2 - Rarely
3 - Sometimes
4 - Often
5 - Always