Households and the Environment Survey, 2009

For more detailed information about the 2009 Households and the Environment Survey questionnaire, please refer to the PDF version.

Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q01A

In what year was this dwelling originally built?

Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q01B

Was it built...?

• 01: Before 1946
• 02: Between 1946 and 1960
• 03: Between 1961 and 1977
• 04: Between 1978 and 1983
• 05: Between 1984 and 1995
• 06: Between 1996 and 2000
• 07: Between 2001 and 2007
• 08: In 2008 or later
• 09: Don't know, refusal

Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q02

Are you the owner of this dwelling/Is the dwelling owned by a member of this household?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q03

Is the dwelling part of a condominium?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q04

Is the condominium corporation/the landlord or property manager responsible for paying any of the energy bills for the dwelling?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q05

How long have you/has your household lived in this dwelling?

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q01

What is your dwelling's main type of heating equipment? Is it...?

• 01: A forced air furnace (hot air vents)
• 02: Electric baseboards
• 03: A heating stove
• 04: A boiler with hot water or steam radiators
• 05: Electric radiant heating
• 06: A heat pump
• 07: Other - Specify
• 08: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q02

What source of energy does your forced air furnace/heating stove/boiler with hot water or steam radiators use?

• 01: Electricity
• 02: Natural gas
• 03: Heating oil
• 04: Wood or wood pellets
• 05: Propane
• 06: Other - Specify
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q03

Do you/Does your household use any alternative energy sources in your dwelling (besides electricity, natural gas, heating oil, propane, wood or wood pellets)?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q04

Which one(s)?

• 01: Geothermal
• 02: Solar panels used to heat water
• 03: Solar panels used to generate electricity (photovoltaic)
• 04: Wind power
• 05: Biofuels (for example, biodiesel)
• 06: Other - Specify
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q05

Does your dwelling have an air conditioner?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q06

Is it...?

• 01: A central air system
• 02: A stand alone unit in a window or elsewhere
• 03: Other - Specify
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q07

Do you have a thermostat?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q08

How many thermostats do you have?

• 01: One
• 02: More than one
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q09

Is it/Is your main thermostat programmable? That is, it can be set to automatically change the temperature according to the time of day.

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q10

Is it programmed?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q11

During the winter season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept when you are there and awake?

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q12

During the winter season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept when you are asleep?

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q12A

Is it...?

• 01: Higher
• 02: Lower
• 03: Same
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q13

When using your air conditioner during the summer season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept when you are there and awake?

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q14

When using your air conditioner during the summer season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept when you are asleep?

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q14A

Is it...?

• 01: Higher
• 02: Lower
• 03: Same
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q15

When using your air conditioner during the summer season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept when you are not at home?

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q16

Do you have any of the following types of energy saving lights?

• 01: Compact fluorescent lights (for example corkscrew or spiral)
• 02: Fluorescent tubes
• 03: Halogen lights
• 04: LED holiday lights
• 05: Other types of LED lights
• 06: None of the above - Household does not have any energy saving lights
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q17

Please indicate if you do/anyone in your household does any of the following.
Do you...?

• 01: Use dimmers on household lights
• 02: Unplug electronics when away for an extended period of time
• 03: Reduce heating or cooling in certain areas of the dwelling (for example by blocking or closing vents or sealing off unused areas of the dwelling seasonally)
• 04: Use a clothesline or drying rack to dry clothing
• 05: Use fans for cooling in the summer
• 06: Close the blinds or drapes in your dwelling during the hottest part of the day
• 07: Put plastic film on the windows in the winter
• 08: Put on more clothing, such as a sweater, instead of adjusting the temperature
• 09: None of the above activities
• 10: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q18

Has an energy audit ever been conducted for your dwelling?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q19

Was it conducted in the last 10 years?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q01

What is your dwelling's main source of water? Is it...?

• 01: Water supplied by your city, town or municipality
• 02: Water from a private well
• 03: Water from a surface source such as a spring, lake, river, or dugout
• 04: Other - Specify
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q02

During the past 12 months, what type of water did you/your household primarily use for drinking at home? Was it...?

• 01: Tap water
• 02: Bottled water including purchased water in a water cooler, tank or other dispenser
• 03: Both
• 04: Other - Specify
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q03

During the past 12 months, did you/your household occasionally use bottled water/tap water/tap or bottled water for drinking at home?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q04

During the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to the main water source? Did you...?

• 01: Use a filter or purifier on the main water supply pipe
• 02: Use a filter or purifier on the taps, including built-in water dispensers in your refrigerator
• 03: Use a jug filter (for example a Brita system)
• 04: Boil water (in order to make it safe for drinking)
• 05: Do nothing
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q05

What type of filter or purifier was used on the main water supply pipe? Was it...?

• 01: An activated charcoal or carbon filter
• 02: A ceramic filter
• 03: A reverse osmosis system
• 04: An ultraviolet light system
• 05: A distilled water system
• 06: Other - Specify
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q06

What type of filter or purifier was used on your taps? Was it...?

• 01: An activated charcoal or carbon filter
• 02: A ceramic filter
• 03: A reverse osmosis system
• 04: An ultraviolet light system
• 05: A distilled water system
• 06: Other - Specify
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q07

Why did you treat the main water source? Was it...?

• 01: To improve the appearance, taste or odour
• 02: To remove water treatment chemicals such as chlorine
• 03: To soften the water
• 04: To remove metals or minerals other than for hard water
• 05: To remove possible bacterial contamination
• 06: Because of an advisory to boil water
• 07: Other - Specify
• 08: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q08

In the past 12 months, was your water tested by a laboratory?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q09

Were any problems found?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q10

Is your dwelling connected to...?

• 01: The sewer system of your city, town or municipality
• 02: A private septic system, including holding tanks
• 03: A communal septic system
• 04: Other
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q11

Do you have a meter to measure your water use?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q12

Do you have a water saving, low flow showerhead?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q13

Do you have a low volume toilet or a toilet tank with the water volume modified for example with a bottle or a brick?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q14

Do you have a lawn or an area with grass?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q15

Last summer, did you/anyone in your household water your lawn? Please include automatic sprinkler and irrigation systems.

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Not applicable (no lawn last summer)
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q16

Last summer, during an average week, how many times was your lawn watered? Was it...?

• 01: Less than once a week
• 02: Once a week
• 03: Twice a week
• 04: Three times or more a week
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q17

On average, how long was each watering session? Was it...?

• 01: Less than 15 minutes
• 02: 15 to less than 30 minutes
• 03: 30 to less than 60 minutes
• 04: 60 minutes or more
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q18

At what time of the day was your lawn usually watered? Was it...?

• 01: Early in the morning
• 02: During the day
• 03: In the evening or just before dusk
• 04: At various times - no usual routine
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q19

How was your lawn usually watered? Was it...?

• 01: By hand using a watering can or a hose (include soaker hoses)
• 02: With a sprinkler or sprinkler system
• 03: Other
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q20

Was the sprinkler or sprinkler system connected to a timer?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q21

Do you have a garden or areas with trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables outside?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q22

Last summer, did you/anyone in your household water these areas?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Not applicable (no garden last summer)
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q23

Last summer, during an average week, how many times were these areas watered? Was it...?

• 01: Less than once a week
• 02: Once a week
• 03: Twice a week
• 04: Three times or more a week
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q24

How were these areas usually watered? Was it...?

• 01: By hand using a watering can or a hose (include soaker hoses)
• 02: With a sprinkler or sprinkler system
• 03: Other
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q25

Was the sprinkler or sprinkler system connected to a timer?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q26

Do you have a barrel or cistern to collect rain water?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q01

In the last 12 months, were any chemical fertilizers applied to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q02

In the last 12 months, were any natural or organic fertilizers applied to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q03

Who applied the fertilizers to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden in the past 12 months? Was it...?

• 01: Someone in your household
• 02: A lawn care or maintenance company
• 03: Someone else (for example friend, neighbour, family)
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q04

In the last 12 months, were any chemical pesticides such as weed killers (herbicides), bug killers (insecticides), or fungicides applied to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden? (Please include fertilizer and herbicide mixes such as 'Weed and Feed').

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q05

What types of chemical pesticides were applied to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden? Was it...?

• 01: Weed killer (Herbicide)
• 02: Bug killer (Insecticide)
• 03: Fungicide
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q06

In the last 12 months, were any natural or organic pesticides applied to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q07

Were the pesticide products applied to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden...?

• 01: As part of a regular maintenance schedule (include seasonal application)
• 02: When a specific problem arose
• 03: Other
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q08

Who applied the pesticides to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden in the last 12 months? Was it...?

• 01: Someone in your household
• 02: A lawn care or maintenance company
• 03: Someone else (for example friend, neighbour, family)
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Outdoor Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q01

Have you/Has anyone in your household owned any of the following recreational vehicles in the last 12 months?

• 01: All-terrain vehicle (ATV)
• 02: Snowmobile
• 03: Dirt bike or motocross motorcycle
• 04: Personal watercraft (for example a Sea-Doo or Jet Ski)
• 05: Motorboat (with an inboard or outboard motor)
• 06: Household does not own any recreational vehicles
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Outdoor Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q02

In the past 12 months did you/anyone in your household use a lawnmower?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Outdoor Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q03

What type of engine did it have?

• 01: Gas
• 02: Electric
• 03: Manual (push reel)
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Outdoor Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q04

In the past 12 months did you/anyone in your household use a grass trimmer?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Outdoor Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q05

What type of engine did it have?

• 01: Gas
• 02: Electric
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Outdoor Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q06

In the past 12 months did you/anyone in your household use a leaf blower?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Outdoor Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q07

What type of engine did it have?

• 01: Gas
• 02: Electric
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Outdoor Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q08

In the past 12 months did you/anyone in your household use a chain saw?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Outdoor Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q09

What type of engine did it have?

• 01: Gas
• 02: Electric
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Outdoor Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q10

In the past 12 months did you/anyone in your household use a snow blower?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Outdoor Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q11

What type of engine did it have?

• 01: Gas
• 02: Electric
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q01

During the last 12 months, did you/your household separate any kitchen waste from the rest of your garbage and put it out for compost collection, take it to a depot or put it in a compost bin or pile?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q02

How was your kitchen waste composted? Was it...?

• 01: Collected by your city or private company
• 02: Taken to a depot
• 03: Put in a compost bin, pile or garden
• 04: Other
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q03

How many months a year do you compost your kitchen waste?

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q04

Thinking of a standard plastic grocery bag as a unit of measure, on average, how many bags do you fill with kitchen waste for composting each week?

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q05

In the past 12 months, did you/your household separate any yard waste such as leaves, plants, or grass clippings from the rest of your garbage and put it out for collection, take it to a depot or put it in a compost bin or pile?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q06

How was your yard waste composted? Was it...?

• 01: Collected by your city or private company
• 02: Taken to a depot
• 03: Put in a compost bin, pile or garden
• 04: Other
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q07

Do you/Does your household have access to a municipal composting or organics collection program for kitchen/yard/kitchen and yard waste?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q08

What are some of the reasons that prevented you/your household from composting kitchen/yard/kitchen and yard waste? Was it...?

• 01: Too time consuming (for example, to separate waste)
• 02: Not important
• 03: Because it takes up too much space
• 04: Because of a physical limitation or disability
• 05: You did not have a compost bin
• 06: Because you were worried that wildlife or vermin or insects may be attracted
• 07: Because of smell or hygiene reasons
• 08: Because you were unsure of what materials can be composted
• 09: Materials are not collected often enough
• 10: Other
• 11: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q01

During the past 12 months, which of the following products were used to clean your windows?

• 01: Commercial chemical cleaner (for example, Windex, Mr. Clean, Bon Ami)
• 02: Other cleaners (for example, vinegar or "green" or biodegradable cleaners)
• 03: Did not use cleaners, did not clean or did not have windows during past 12 months
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q02

In the past 12 months, were any of the following chemical products used within your dwelling?

• 01: Oven cleaners and degreasers
• 02: Solvents (for example paint thinner)
• 03: Nail polish remover or makeup remover
• 04: Indoor pesticides or insecticides (for example Raid, Ant-B-Gone)
• 05: Air fresheners (for example potpourri, essential oil dispensers or incense)
• 06: Perfumes or aftershaves
• 07: None of the above
• 08: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q03

In the past 12 months, have you noticed any condensation on the inside surfaces of your windows other than moisture from showers or cooking?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Dwelling does not have windows
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q04

In the past 12 months, have you noticed any mould or mildew in your dwelling?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q05

During the past 12 months, how often has the filter in your furnace been changed or cleaned?

• 01: Every 3 months or more frequently
• 02: Every 6 months
• 03: Once in the past year
• 04: Did not change or clean filter in the past year
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q06

During the past 12 months, how would you rate the quality of the air inside your dwelling? Is it...?

• 01: Excellent
• 02: Very good
• 03: Good
• 04: Fair
• 05: Poor
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q07

In the past 12 months, did you/did anyone in your household have health problems that may have been caused by the quality of the air in your dwelling?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q08

What measures do you/does your household take to improve the quality of the air in your dwelling? Do you...?

• 01: Open windows more often to increase air circulation
• 02: Turn on a floor or ceiling fan to increase air circulation
• 03: Use an air conditioner more frequently
• 04: Use a dehumidifier
• 05: Use a humidifier
• 06: Use an air cleaning system (excluding ionizing systems)
• 07: Use higher quality filters in the furnace
• 08: Use the furnace fan or a heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system to increase air circulation
• 09: Use air fresheners (for example potpourri, essential oil dispensers or incense)
• 10: Other - Specify
• 11: None of the above
• 12: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q09

During the winter season, how often do you open a window to allow fresh air into your dwelling?

• 01: Every day
• 02: At least once a week
• 03: A few times during the season
• 04: Never
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q10

During the summer season, how often do you open a window to allow fresh air into your dwelling?

• 01: Every day
• 02: At least once a week
• 03: A few times during the season
• 04: Never
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q11

Have you ever heard of radon?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q12

How would you describe radon if you were asked to explain what it is?

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q13

Do you consider radon to be a health hazard?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q14

Has your dwelling ever been tested for radon?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q15

Was it tested in the last 10 years?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Air Quality (AQ) - Question identifier:AQ_Q01

In the last 12 months, were you/was anyone in your household aware of any advisories issued in your area for smog, smoke or poor air quality?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Air Quality (AQ) - Question identifier:AQ_Q02

Did you change any of your/Did anyone in your household change any of their behaviours or activities because of these air quality advisories?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Air Quality (AQ) - Question identifier:AQ_Q03

What behaviours or activities were changed?

• 01: Reduced outdoor exercise
• 02: Used public transit or carpooled
• 03: Turned the air conditioning on or lowered the temperature
• 04: Stayed inside
• 05: Did not use gas powered outdoor equipment
• 06: Used car (for example as an alternative to public transit or running/walking/cycling)
• 07: Other - Specify
• 08: Don't know, refusal

Air Quality (AQ) - Question identifier:AQ_Q04

In the past 12 months, did you/did anyone in your household burn yard waste on your property?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Air Quality (AQ) - Question identifier:AQ_Q05

In the past 12 months, did you/did anyone in your household burn household waste on your property?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q01

In the past 12 months, did you/anyone in your household have any leftover or expired medication to dispose of?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q02

What did you do with them? Did you...?

• 01: Put them in the garbage
• 02: Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
• 03: Return them to a supplier/retailer
• 04: Pour them down the drain, sewer, ground, toilet or sink
• 05: Still have them
• 06: Other
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q03

In the past 12 months, did you/anyone in your household have any leftover paint or solvents to dispose of?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q04

What did you do with them? Did you...?

• 01: Put them in the garbage
• 02: Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
• 03: Return them to a supplier/retailer
• 04: Still have them
• 05: Other
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q05

In the past 12 months, did you/anyone in your household have any unwanted engine oil or anti-freeze to dispose of?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q06

What did you do with them? Did you...?

• 01: Put them in the garbage
• 02: Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
• 03: Return them to a supplier/retailer
• 04: Still have them
• 05: Other
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q07

In the past 12 months, did you/anyone in your household have any dead or unwanted car batteries to dispose of? Include batteries used for recreational vehicles such as motorboats, allterrain vehicles and snowmobiles.

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q08

What did you do with them? Did you...?

• 01: Put them in the garbage
• 02: Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
• 03: Return them to a supplier/retailer
• 04: Still have them
• 05: Other
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q09

In the past 12 months, did you/anyone in your household have any dead or unwanted batteries to dispose of?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q10

What did you do with them? Did you...?

• 01: Put them in the garbage
• 02: Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
• 03: Return them to a supplier/retailer
• 04: Still have them
• 05: Other
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q11

In the past 12 months, did you/anyone in your household have any unwanted electronic devices to dispose of?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q12

What did you do with them? Did you...?

• 01: Put them in the garbage
• 02: Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
• 03: Return them to a supplier/retailer
• 04: Donate or give them away
• 05: Still have them
• 06: Other
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q13

In the past 12 months, did you/anyone in your household have any dead or unwanted compact fluorescent light bulbs to dispose of?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q14

What did you do with them? Did you...?

• 01: Put them in the garbage
• 02: Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
• 03: Return them to a supplier/retailer
• 04: Still have them
• 05: Other
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Purchasing Decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q01

Did you/Did your household purchase any major appliances in the last 5 years? This includes stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, freezers, washers or dryers.

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Purchasing Decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q02

Which two of the following factors were the most important the last time
you/your household purchased a major appliance? Was it...?

• 01: Energy or water consumption
• 02: Reliability
• 03: Price
• 04: Features
• 05: Other
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Purchasing Decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q03

In the past 12 months, how often did you/your household purchase organic foods while shopping for groceries?

• 01: Always
• 02: Often
• 03: Sometimes
• 04: Rarely
• 05: Never
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Purchasing Decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q04

In the past 12 months, how often did you/your household purchase environmentally friendly or "green" cleaning products?

• 01: Always
• 02: Often
• 03: Sometimes
• 04: Rarely
• 05: Never
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Purchasing Decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q05

In the past 12 months, how often did you/your household use your own bags or containers to carry your groceries?

• 01: Always
• 02: Often
• 03: Sometimes
• 04: Rarely
• 05: Never
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Total Household Income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_Q01

What is your best estimate of your total household income received by all household members, from all sources, before taxes and deductions, during the year ending December 31, 20XX?

Total Household Income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_Q02

Can you estimate in which of the following groups your household income falls? Was the total household income during the year ending December 31, 20XX... ?

• 01: Less than $50,000, including income loss
• 02: $50,000 and more
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Total Household Income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_Q03

Please stop me when I have read the category which applies to your household. Was it... ?

• 01: Less than $5,000
• 02: $5,000 to less than $10,000
• 03: $10,000 to less than $15,000
• 04: $15,000 to less than $20,000
• 05: $20,000 to less than $30,000
• 06: $30,000 to less than $40,000
• 07: $40,000 to less than $50,000
• 08: Don't know, refusal

Total Household Income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_Q04

Please stop me when I have read the category which applies to your household. Was it... ?

• 01: $50,000 to less than $60,000
• 02: $60,000 to less than $70,000
• 03: $70,000 to less than $80,000
• 04: $80,000 to less than $90,000
• 05: $90,000 to less than $100,000
• 06: $100,000 to less than $150,000
• 07: $150,000 and over
• 08: Don't know, refusal