Households and the Environment Survey, 2015 (HES)
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Table of Contents
- Dwelling Characteristics (DC)
- Energy Use and Home Heating (EH)
- Water (WA)
- Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP)
- Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP)
- Indoor environment (IE)
- Composting (CP)
- Air quality (AQ)
- Hazardous Waste (HW)
- Importance of nature (NN)
- Purchasing decisions (PD)
- Total Household Income (THI)
Dwelling Characteristics (DC)
Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_R01
The first set of questions is about the dwelling in which you currently reside.
Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q01A
In what year was this dwelling originally built?
Min = 1800; Max = 2015
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 2009
- 08: In 2010 or later
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q02
[Are you the owner of this dwelling/Is the dwelling owned by a member of this household]?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q03
Is the dwelling part of a condominium?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q05
How long [have you/has your household] lived in this dwelling?
Min = 1; Max = 95
Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_N05
Ask if necessary: (Is this in months or years?)
- 1: Months
- 2: Years
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH)
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_R01
The next questions are about the use of energy in your dwelling.
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q01
What is your dwelling's main type of heating equipment? Is it...?
- 1: A forced air furnace (hot air vents)
- 2: Electric baseboards
- 3: A heating stove
- 4: A boiler with hot water or steam radiators
- 5: Electric radiant heating
- 6: A heat pump
- 7: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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/^EH_S01] use?
- 1: Electricity
- 2: Natural gas
- 3: Heating oil
- 4: Wood (excluding wood pellets)
- 5: Wood pellets
- 6: Propane
- 7: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q04
Which one(s)?
- 1: Geothermal
- 2: Solar panels used to heat water
- 3: Solar panels used to generate electricity (photovoltaic)
- 4: Wind power
- 5: Biofuels (e.g., biodiesel)
- 6: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q05
Does your dwelling have an air conditioner?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q06
Is it...?
- 1: A central air system
- 2: A stand-alone unit in a window or elsewhere
- 3: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q07
Do you have a thermostat?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q08
Does your dwelling have more than one thermostat?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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.
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q10
Is it programmed?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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?
Min = 0; Max = 94
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?
Min = 0; Max = 94
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q12A
Is it...?
- 1: Higher
- 2: Lower
- 3: Same
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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?
Min = 0; Max = 94
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?
Min = 0; Max = 94
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q14A
Is it...?
- 1: Higher
- 2: Lower
- 3: Same
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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?
Min = 0; Max = 94
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q16
Do you have any of the following types of energy saving lights?
- 1: Compact fluorescent lights (for example corkscrew or spiral)
- 2: Fluorescent tubes
- 3: Halogen lights
- 4: LED holiday lights
- 5: Other types of LED lights
- 6: None of the above - Household does not have any energy saving lights
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q18
Has an energy audit ever been conducted for your dwelling?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q19
Was it conducted in the last 10 years?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q20
Were any changes made to the dwelling as a result of the audit?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q21
Was a government grant received as part of a home energy retrofit program?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA)
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_R01
The next set of questions is about the use of water in your dwelling.
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q01
What is your dwelling's main source of water? Is it...?
- 1: Water supplied by your city, town or municipality
- 2: Water from a private well
- 3: Water from a surface source such as a spring, lake, river, or dugout
- 4: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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...?
- 1: Tap water
- 2: Bottled water including purchased water in a water cooler, tank or other dispenser
- 3: Both
- 4: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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...?
- 1: Use a filter or purifier on the main water supply pipe
- 2: Use a filter or purifier on the taps, including built-in water dispensers in your refrigerator
- 3: Use a jug filter (for example a Brita system)
- 4: Boil water (in order to make it safe for drinking)
- 5: Do nothing
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q04A
In the past 12 months, were you informed of a boil water advisory?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q04AA
In the past 12 months, how many times were you informed of a boil water advisory?
Min = 1; Max = 100
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q04B
What did you do? Did you...?
- 1: Boil your water
- 2: Use bottled water instead of tap water
- 3: Filter your water before drinking it
- 4: Treat your water with chlorine or water purification tablets
- 5: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q05
What type of filter or purifier was used on the main water supply pipe? Was it...?
- 1: An activated charcoal or carbon filter
- 2: A ceramic filter
- 3: A reverse osmosis system
- 4: An ultraviolet light system
- 5: A distilled water system
- 6: Other - Specify
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q07
[Other than due to a boil water advisory, why/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 problems
- 05: To remove possible bacterial contamination
- 06: Only treated because of the boil water advisory
- 07: The treatment device was already installed/pre-existing
- 08: Other - Specify
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q08
In the past 12 months, did you have your water tested by a laboratory?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q09
Were any problems found?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q10
Is your dwelling connected to...?
- 1: The sewer system of your city, town or
municipality - 2: A private septic system, including holding tanks
- 3: A communal septic system
- 4: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q10A
When was the last time your septic tank or system was pumped, maintained or inspected? Was it...?
- 1: within the last year
- 2: 1 year to less than 3 years ago
- 3: 3 years to less than 5 years ago
- 4: 5 or more years ago
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q10B
Were there any problems found the last time your septic system was pumped, maintained or inspected?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q11
Do you have:
... a meter to measure your water use?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q12
(Do you have:)
... a water saving, low flow showerhead?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q14
Do you have a lawn or an area with grass?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q15
Last summer, did [you/anyone in your household] water your lawn? Please include automatic sprinkler and irrigation systems.
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Not applicable (no lawn last summer)
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q19
How was your lawn usually watered? Was it...?
- 1: By hand using a watering can or a hose (include soaker hoses)
- 2: With a stand-alone sprinkler (excluding a sprinkler system)
- 3: With a sprinkler system
- 4: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q20A
Was the stand-alone sprinkler connected to a timer?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q20B
Was the sprinkler system connected to a timer?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q20C
How old is the sprinkler system?
Min = 0; Max = 95
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q21
Do you have a garden or areas with trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables outside?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q22
Last summer, did [you/anyone in your household] water these areas?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Not applicable (no garden last summer)
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q24
How were these areas usually watered? Was it...?
- 1: By hand using a watering can or a hose (include soaker hoses)
- 2: With a sprinkler or sprinkler system
- 3: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q25
Was the sprinkler or sprinkler system connected to a timer?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q26
Do you have a barrel or cistern to collect rain water?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP)
Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_R01
The following questions are about fertilizer and pesticide use.
Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q01
In the past 12 months, were any chemical fertilizers applied to your [lawn/garden/lawn or garden]?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q02
(In the past 12 months,) were any organic or natural fertilizers applied to your [lawn/garden/lawn or garden]?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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...?
- 1: Someone in your household
- 2: A lawn care or maintenance company
- 3: Someone else (for example neighbour, family, friend)
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q04
In the past 12 months, were any chemical pesticides such as weed killers (herbicides), bug killers (insecticides), or fungicides applied to your [lawn/garden/lawn or garden]?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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...?
- 1: Weed killer (Herbicide)
- 2: Bug killer (Insecticide)
- 3: Fungicide
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q06
(In the past 12 months,) were any organic or natural pesticides applied (to your [lawn/garden/lawn or garden])?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q07
Were the pesticide products applied to your [lawn/garden/lawn or garden]...?
- 1: As part of a regular maintenance schedule (include seasonal application)
- 2: When a specific problem arose
- 3: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Fertilizer and Pesticide Use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q08
Who applied the pesticides to your [lawn/garden/lawn or garden] in the past 12 months? Was it...?
- 1: Someone in your household
- 2: A lawn care or maintenance company
- 3: Someone else (for example neighbour, family, friend)
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP)
Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_R01
The next question is about recreational vehicles.
Recreational vehicles/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?
- 1: All-terrain vehicle (ATV)
- 2: Snowmobile
- 3: Dirt bike or motocross motorcycle
- 4: Personal watercraft (for example a Sea-Doo or Jet Ski)
- 5: Motorboat (with an inboard or outboard motor)
- 6: Household does not own any recreational
vehicles - 8: RF
- 9: DK
Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q02
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household]:
... use a lawnmower?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q03
What type of engine did it have?
- 1: Gas
- 2: Electric
- 3: Manual (push reel)
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q04
(In the past 12 months,) did [you/anyone in your household] use:
... a grass trimmer?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q05
What type of engine did it have?
- 1: Gas
- 2: Electric
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q06
(In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] use:)
... a leaf blower?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q07
What type of engine did it have?
- 1: Gas
- 2: Electric
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q08
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] use:
... a chain saw (at home)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q09
What type of engine did it have?
- 1: Gas
- 2: Electric
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q10
(In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] use:)
... a snow blower?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Recreational vehicles/Outdoor equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q11
What type of engine did it have?
- 1: Gas
- 2: Electric
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Indoor environment (IE)
Indoor environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_R01
The following questions are about indoor air quality.
Indoor environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q01
During the past 12 months, which of the following products were used to clean your windows?
- 1: Commercial chemical cleaner (for example Windex, Mr. Clean, Bon Ami)
- 2: Other cleaners (for example vinegar, water, "green" or biodegradable cleaners)
- 3: Did not use cleaners, did not clean or did not have windows during the past 12 months
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Indoor environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q02
(In the past 12 months,) were any of the following chemical products used within your dwelling?
- 1: Oven cleaners and degreasers
- 2: Solvents (for example paint thinner)
- 3: Nail polish remover or makeup remover
- 4: Indoor pesticides or insecticides (for example Raid,
Ant-B-Gone) - 5: Air fresheners (for example potpourri, solid or spray air fresheners, essential oil dispensers or incense)
- 6: Perfumes or aftershaves
- 7: None of the above
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 3: Dwelling does not have windows
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Indoor environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q04
(In the past 12 months,) have you noticed any mould or mildew in your dwelling?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Indoor environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q05
During the past 12 months, how often has the filter in your furnace been changed or cleaned?
- 1: Every three months or more frequently
- 2: Every six months
- 3: Once in the past year
- 4: Did not change or clean filter in the past year
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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...?
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Very good
- 3: Good
- 4: Fair
- 5: Poor
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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, solid or spray air fresheners, essential oil dispensers or incense) to improve air quality
- 10: Other - Specify
- 11: None of the above
- 98: RF
- 99: DK
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?
- 1: Every day
- 2: At least once a week
- 3: A few times during the season
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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?)
- 1: Every day
- 2: At least once a week
- 3: A few times during the season
- 4: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Indoor environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q11
Have you ever heard of radon?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Indoor environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_R11
If necessary, read: (Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colourless, odourless and tasteless and is found in soil. When radon enters an enclosed space, such as a basement, it can accumulate to unsafe levels and may increase the chances of someone developing lung cancer.)
Indoor environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q12A
There are many substances that have similar characteristics to radon. I'm going to read four descriptions. Please tell me which one you feel best describes radon.
Radon is...
- 1: a gas that comes from natural gas in furnaces and water heaters
- 2: a gas that comes from the ground and causes lung cancer
- 3: a gas that comes from carpets, furniture and paints
- 4: a gas found in air conditioners and refrigerators
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Indoor environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q13
Do you consider radon to be a health hazard?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Indoor environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q14
Has your dwelling ever been tested for radon?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Indoor environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q15
Was it tested in the last 10 years?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Composting (CP)
Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_R01
The next questions are about composting.
Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q01
During the past 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?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q02
How was your kitchen waste composted? Was it...?
- 1: Collected by your city or private company
- 2: Taken to a depot
- 3: Put in a compost bin, pile or garden
- 4: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q06
How was your yard waste composted? Was it...?
- 1: Collected by your city or private company
- 2: Taken to a depot
- 3: Put in a compost bin, pile or garden
- 4: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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/kitchen] waste?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Air quality (AQ)
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?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW)
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_R01
The next set of questions is about the disposal of hazardous products.
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q01
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone] have:
... any leftover or expired medication to dispose of?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q02
What did you do with them? Did you...?
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer including a pharmacy or doctor
- 4: Pour them down the drain, sewer, ground, toilet or sink
- 5: Still have them
- 6: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q02A
(In the past 12 months,) did [you/anyone] have:
... any medical sharps (to dispose of)?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q02B
(What did you do with them?) Did you...?
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Use a medical sharps disposal program
- 3: Return them to a pharmacy or doctor
- 4: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 5: Still have them
- 6: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q03
(In the past 12 months,) did [you/anyone] have:
... any leftover paint or solvents (to dispose of?)
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q04
(What did you do with them?) Did you...?
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer
- 4: Still have them
- 5: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q05
(In the past 12 months,) did [you/anyone] have:
... any unwanted engine oil or anti-freeze (to dispose of?)
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q06
(What did you do with them?) Did you...?
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer
- 4: Still have them
- 5: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q09
(In the past 12 months,) did [you/anyone] have:
... any dead or unwanted batteries, excluding car batteries (to dispose of?)
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q10A
(What did you do with them?) Did you...?
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer
- 4: Still have them
- 5: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q10B
(In the past 12 months,) did [you/anyone] have:
... any leftover pesticides (to dispose of?)
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q10C
(What did you do with them?) Did you...?
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer
- 4: Still have them
- 5: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q11
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone] have any of the following unwanted electronic products to dispose of?
- 1: Computers
- 2: Printers or fax machines
- 3: Televisions or computer displays
- 4: Audio-video equipment (include DVD players, VCRs, speakers, portable digital music players)
- 5: Cellular phones
- 6: Electronic gaming equipment
- 7: None of the above
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q12
What did you do with your computers? Did you...?
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer
- 4: Donate or give them away
- 5: Repair or sell them
- 6: Still have them
- 7: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q13
(What did you do with your) printers or fax machines? (Did you...?)
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer
- 4: Donate or give them away
- 5: Repair or sell them
- 6: Still have them
- 7: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q14
(What did you do with your) televisions or computer displays? (Did you...?)
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer
- 4: Donate or give them away
- 5: Repair or sell them
- 6: Still have them
- 7: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q15
(What did you do with your) audio-video equipment? (Did you...?)
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer
- 4: Donate or give them away
- 5: Repair or sell them
- 6: Still have them
- 7: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q16
(What did you do with your) cellular phones? (Did you...?)
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer
- 4: Donate or give them away
- 5: Repair or sell them
- 6: Still have them
- 7: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q17
(What did you do with your unwanted) electronic gaming equipment? (Did you...?)
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer
- 4: Donate or give them away
- 5: Repair or sell them
- 6: Still have them
- 7: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q18
(In the past 12 months,) did [you/anyone] have any dead or unwanted compact fluorescent light bulbs (to dispose of?)
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q19
(What did you do with them?) Did you...?
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer
- 4: Still have them
- 5: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q20
(In the past 12 months,) did [you/anyone] have any dead or unwanted fluorescent tubes (to dispose of?)
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Hazardous Waste (HW) - Question identifier:HW_Q21
(What did you do with them?) Did you...?
- 1: Put them in the garbage
- 2: Take or send them to a depot or drop off center
- 3: Return them to a supplier/retailer
- 4: Still have them
- 5: Other
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN)
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_R01
The next set of questions is about the importance of nature.
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q01
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] grow vegetables, herbs, fruits or flowers for personal use?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q02
Where were they grown?
- 1: Outside in the yard
- 2: On a balcony, porch or deck
- 3: In a community garden or allotment garden
- 4: Indoors
- 5: In a rooftop garden
- 6: Somewhere else
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q03
Are there any shrubs or hedges on your property?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q04
Are there any trees on your property?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q05
In the past 5 years, have there been any trees planted on your property?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q06
In the past 5 years, have there been any trees cut down or removed on your property?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q07
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] make any purchases to feed or shelter birds on your property?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q07A
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] make any purchases to watch birds, such as binoculars, bird books, or travel for bird watching trips?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q08A
In the past 12 months, did [you/your household] participate in outdoor activities close to your home?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q08B
What type of outdoor activities did [you/your household] participate in (close to your home)?
Long Answer Length = 160
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q09
Are there any parks or public greenspaces close to your home?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q10
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] visit these parks or public greenspaces?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q11
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] visit any [other parks/parks] or public greenspaces[ that were not close to your home?/?]
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q12
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] engage, without pay, in activities aimed at conservation or protection of the environment or wildlife?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q13
Were any of these activities done on behalf of a group or an organization?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q14
Were any of these activities done independently, that is, not on behalf of a group or an organization?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q15
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] participate, without pay, in cleaning up shorelines, beaches, rivers, lakes or roadsides?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q16
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] participate, without pay, in monitoring or assessing wild species or natural habitats to assist with nature conservation?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Importance of nature (NN) - Question identifier:NN_Q17
In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] participate, without pay, in teaching about nature?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Purchasing decisions (PD)
Purchasing decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_R01
The next few questions are about purchasing decisions.
Purchasing decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q03
When they are available (or in season), how often [do you/does your household] purchase foods advertised as being locally grown or produced?
- 1: Always
- 2: Often
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Rarely
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Purchasing decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q04
In the past 12 months, how often [did you/did your household] purchase environmentally friendly or "green" cleaning products?
- 1: Always
- 2: Often
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Rarely
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Purchasing decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q05
(In the past 12 months,) how often did [you use your/your household use your] own bags or containers to carry your groceries?
- 1: Always
- 2: Often
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Rarely
- 5: Never
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Total Household Income (THI)
Total Household Income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_Q01
Now a question about your total household income.
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, 2014?
Income can come from various sources such as from work, investments, pensions or government. Examples include Employment Insurance, Social Assistance, Child Tax Benefit and other income such as child support, spousal support (alimony) and rental income.
Min = -9000000; Max = 90000000
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, 2014... ?
- 1: Less than $50,000, including income loss
- 2: $50,000 and more
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Total Household Income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_Q03
Please stop me when I have read the category which applies to your household.
Was it... ?
- 1: Less than $5,000
- 2: $5,000 to less than $10,000
- 3: $10,000 to less than $15,000
- 4: $15,000 to less than $20,000
- 5: $20,000 to less than $30,000
- 6: $30,000 to less than $40,000
- 7: $40,000 to less than $50,000
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
Total Household Income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_Q04
Please stop me when I have read the category which applies to your household.
Was it... ?
- 1: $50,000 to less than $60,000
- 2: $60,000 to less than $70,000
- 3: $70,000 to less than $80,000
- 4: $80,000 to less than $90,000
- 5: $90,000 to less than $100,000
- 6: $100,000 to less than $150,000
- 7: $150,000 and over
- 8: RF
- 9: DK
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