Purpose – The purpose of this master thesis is to examine factors influencing green consumption and to explain the moderating effect of market maturity on these factors in developed and emerging markets.Design/methodology/approach – In this research the pragmatism epistemology was employed as the scientific perspective of the current research. Deductive reasoning has been selected as scientific approach. The formulation of hypotheses, the collection and analysis of the data were based on and derived from existing theories. In line with deductive approach the collected data was analyzed quantitatively within cross-sectional time horizon. SSPS program was applied to process the collected research data and present the research results. The data was collected via online survey (Google Forms) in Russia and Sweden as well as credible and reliable secondary resources.Findings – Based on correlation and multiple regression analysis it was found that factor perceived consumer effectiveness positively (Beta=0.227) and significantly (Sig.<0.05) influences green consumption among young people in Sweden. Price is determined to affect negatively (Beta=-0.279) and significantly (Sig.<0.05) green consumption among young people in Sweden. Perceived consumer effectiveness positively (Beta=0.225) and significantly (Sig.<0.05) influences green consumption among young people in Russia. The presence of moderating effect of market maturity was not revealed within the conducted research. That means the level of development of countries (in case of Sweden and Russia) does not make a significant influence on the association between studied factors and green consumption among young people. Perceived consumer effectiveness is determined to be the main driving factor which pushes the younger generation toward sustainable consumption both in Sweden and Russia.Research limitations – the first limitation relates to the size of the sample. Although the sample of 100 respondents for each country (Sweden and Russia) was considered adequate, still a larger sample size could have provided more heterogonous findings and might have led to a different conclusion. Another limitation considers geographical and industrial boundaries. The research applies the theoretical model to the context of only two particular countries, namely, Sweden and Russia by focusing on consumption of green products from FMCG industry. With this regard, the findings of the study might not be fully suitable for other emerging and developed countries or other industries. Also, the application of non-probability sampling limited the authors to add more validity to the research. The last limitation is such a phenomena as socially desirable responding or response biases that means a tendency to choose the desirable response or the most moderate response.Practical implications – The findings ensure a better understanding of the content of moderating effect of market maturity and explain more in details how particular factors influence green consumption in emerging and developed markets. The model conceptualized by the authors is supposed to be a good basis for future researches aimed at examining moderating effect of market maturity on relationship between green consumption and factors influencing it in other emerging and developed markets besidesRussia and Sweden. In practice a special emphasis on perceived consumer effectiveness by the companies which market green products and target young consumers could helpthem to supply their products more successfully both in developed and/or emerging countries. Particularly, they need create a perception among potential consumers that buying green products contributes to sustainability and solution of environmental problems by elaborating particular strategies. As the research revealed a negative and significant relation between price and green consumption on the developed market it is important that managers consider price policy while marketing green products among young generation in developed countries.

Submitted by Maicon Juliano Schmidt (maicons) on 2015-04-28T17:40:32Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Agata Maite Ritter.pdf: 1425986 bytes, checksum: 3d3a333a086568a5a6caed15a62eaf29 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-04-28T17:40:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Agata Maite Ritter.pdf: 1425986 bytes, checksum: 3d3a333a086568a5a6caed15a62eaf29 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-02-26 / Nenhuma / Compreender o que direciona e estimula o consumo de produtos verdes pode ser relevante para promover a consciência ambiental, especialmente tendo em conta que a participação estimada de mercado de produtos verdes é inferior a 4% em todo o mundo, sob uma perspectiva de aumento da demanda. Os países emergentes têm contribuído para o aumento dos níveis de consumo e seu consequente impacto ambiental sobre a produção verde. Neste contexto, esta pesquisa avalia os elementos que direcionam o consumo de produtos verdes e analisa as ações para alavancar o consumo e produção destes produtos. A pesquisa divide-se em duas partes: uma quantitativa, realizada junto aos consumidores de produtos verdes na cidade de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, e a outra qualitativa, realizada junto a ONGs, a associações e a fundações em todo o estado. Os dados da pesquisa quantitativa foram analisados por meio de uma análise fatorial e de um modelo de equações estruturante causal, que foi criado para avaliar os elementos direcionadores do consumo verde. Os seguintes construtos foram fortemente correlacionados com o consumo verde: Informação e Conhecimento, Atitude Ambiental, Contexto Social e Consciência Ambiental. No entanto, a qualidade e o preço dos produtos verdes têm demonstrado uma relação mais fraca com o consumo. Os construtos indicaram que a amostra estudada reconhece e busca informações sobre as questões ambientais, preocupa-se com os impactos do consumo de bens, com a saúde e rejeita marcas ou empresas que possam ter demonstrado comportamento ambiental inadequado. As informações sobre produtos verdes e sua disponibilidade no ponto de venda foram destacadas como forma de aprimorar o consumo verde. Já os dados da pesquisa qualitativa foram analisados por meio da análise de conteúdo, tendo o objetivo de identificar as ações realizadas pelas ONGs, Associações e Fundações no que tange à prática em políticas públicas, a parcerias, à responsabilidade social e ao desenvolvimento econômico, a partir de entrevista com seus responsáveis. No que diz respeito às ações de alavancagem do consumo de produtos verdes, foi possível identificar que há uma maior contribuição para a elaboração de leis, no trabalho em parceria com os órgãos públicos com vistas à busca de incentivos para os produtos verdes. Entretanto, há poucas parcerias com empresas, além de déficit em projetos educacionais para crianças e divergências entre os entrevistados no que tange ao desenvolvimento econômico, pois foram observadas ideias contraditórias sobre como medir o seu desenvolvimento e formas de se investir tendo em vista o crescimento. Este resultado sugere que a educação pode aumentar o compromisso com o meio ambiente e, consequentemente, favorecer o consumo verde. Campanhas publicitárias podem contribuir para o engajamento de novos consumidores. No que diz respeito ao setor gerencial das ONGs, fundações e associações, estudos destacam o consumidor como elemento para mudança nos padrões de consumo, no entanto, grande parte de suas ações visam à proteção do produtor e do agricultor, necessitando, assim, mudar o seu foco. / Understanding what drives and stimulates consumption of green products may be relevant to promote environmental awareness, especially when we consider that the estimated market share of green products is less than 4% worldwide, from the perspective of a rising demand. Emerging countries have been contributing to the increased levels of consumption and its resulting environmental impact on green production. In this context, this study assesses the factors that drive the consumption of green products and analyses the actions in order to boost the production and consumption of these products. The research is divided in two parts: a quantitative one, conducted among consumers of green products in the city of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, and another qualitative – held with NGOs, associations and foundations throughout the state. The data from the quantitative survey were analysed using factor analysis and Strutuctural Equalition Modelling, which was created to assess the driving elements of green consumption. The following constructs were strongly correlated to the green consumer: Information and Knowledge, Environmental Attitude, Social Context and Environmental Awareness. However, the quality and price of green products have demonstrated a weaker relationship with the consumer. The constructs indicated that the studied sample recognizes and seeks information on environmental issues and it is concerned about the impacts of the consumption of goods and health, rejecting brands or companies that may have had inadequate environmental behaviour. Information about green products and their availability at the point of sales were highlighted as a way of enhancing the green consumption. Meanwhile, the data from qualitative research were analysed using content analysis, with the aim at identifying the actions taken by respondents in relation to the practice in public policies, partnerships, social responsibility and economic development. Regarding the actions of leverage consumption of green products, it was identified that there is a greater contribution to the development of laws, work in partnership with governmental institutions in order to seek incentives for green products. However, there are few partnerships with companies, in addition to the deficits in educational projects for children, besides the differences among respondents in relation to economic development, as well as contradictory ideas about how to measure its development and ways of investing for growth were observed. This result suggests that education may increase the commitment to the environment and thus promote green consumerism. Advertising campaigns can help in the engage of new consumers. Considering the managerial sector of NGOs, foundations and associations, the studies highlight the consumer as a factor for changing the consumption patterns. However, most of their actions are aimed at protecting the producer and the farmer, asking them to change the focus.

Sustainability has become a subject of much interest in recent years, due to the deterioration of the natural environment. In response there has been increasing public pressure on businesses to provide environmentally friendly product alternatives for consumers. However, the demand for said products is surprisingly low, which constitutes a challenge for marketers; how can the demand for sustainable products be increased? In order to answer this question, a deeper understanding of the green consumer profile is needed. As such, the purpose of this study is to: Increase the understanding of the green consumer profile by exploring drivers of, and barriers to, green purchasing behaviour. In order to fulfil this purpose within the chosen context of sustainable foods, the subsequent main research questions were formulated: <ol type="1">What do consumers perceive to be drivers motivating them to purchase sustainable foods? What do consumers perceive to be barriers preventing them from purchasing sustainable foods? The study adopts a qualitative and exploratory approach and utilizes semi-structured focus groups to accumulate empirical material. The questions for these focus groups stem from an integrative model created through synthesis of existing theory related to marketing of sustainable products, while adopting a consumer perspective. Three focus groups were subsequently held, with a total of 12 participants. Data display and analysis was used to produce insights related to the purpose and research questions of the study. Among these, the most important insights include the lack of specific knowledge relating to the benefits of sustainable food products, and the social factors that influence consumers’ purchasing behaviour of sustainable foods. Moreover, the findings suggest that the confusion regarding the definition of sustainable foods has implications that call into question contemporary theory on the matter.

The aim of this essay is to study what influences university students' sustainable food consumption when entering a new field. It will be interesting to study the extent to which students’ sustainable food consumption is characterized by previous experiences from growing up, and new experiences that arise with the entry into the new field. The investigation is based on six interviews conducted with students within the faculty of humanities at Örebro University. The conclusions of the interviews are based on and analysed with the help of previous research on sustainable consumption, as well as Bourdieu's theory regarding capital and field as well as Berger and Heath’s theory about taste.This study examines how students' sustainable food consumption develops in a new social field as Bourdieu calls it with new expectations and discourses about food consumption. The conclusions partly showed that the informants experienced to a greater extent adapt to the new norms and therefore consume more vegetarian- and vegan food. However, it could also be seen that the majority tend to not prioritize ecological alternatives due to the higher price. Lastly the study is discussed, and a further study is presented. Although their existing consumption, all informants were explicit in their ambition to achieve a more sustainable food consumption in the future when the economical factor was less limiting. Therefore, we thought of a further study that aims to continue studying the students' sustainable food consumption to see if it changes after entering yet another field after their time at university. / Denna studie syftar till att undersöka vad högskolestudenter upplever påverka deras hållbara matkonsumtion. Det blir intressant att studera i vilken mån studenternas hållbara matkonsumtion präglas av tidigare erfarenheter från uppväxten, respektive nya erfarenheter som uppkommer i och med inträdandet i det nya fältet. Studien utgår från sex stycken intervjuer med studenter som studerar inom humaniora på Örebro Universitet. Dessa har sedan studerats med hjälp av tidigare forskning inom hållbar konsumtion, Pierre Bourdieus teori om fält samt Jonah Berger och Chip Heaths teori kring individens smak.De slutsatser som erhålls i denna studie är att informanterna upplever att det nya fältet har förändrat deras matkonsumtion. I det nya fältet ingår studenterna i ett nytt socialt rum med nya förväntningar och diskurser kring matkonsumtion. Detta har visat sig få informanterna att i större utsträckning anpassa sig efter de nya normerna och därmed konsumera mer vegetariskt och veganskt. Majoriteten av informanterna är dock tydliga med att de önskar att konsumera mer ekologiskt men att detta kommer bli möjligt först efter deras studietid när de har andra ekonomiska förutsättningar. Slutligen diskuteras studien och alternativ till framtida studier. En framtida studie som är intressant är att vidare studera hur matkonsumtionen förändras efter studietiden när de har träder in i ytterligare ett nytt fält.

The purpose of this study is to provide a deeper understanding to business managers, of how the Swedish Generation Y consume furniture and if there is a want of consuming more green furniture. The thesis identifies previous research of sustainability development within furnishing and the phenomenon of attitude-behavior gap among consumers. Hence, the purpose of investigating consumer’s behavior and attitudes, the qualitative method has been used to understand the processes and influence factors of the contextualized setting. Further, this study follows a deductive approach because of the unexplored research area and due to the importance of studying sustainability within furnishing from a new point of view.   Continuously, the literature review of this thesis includes previous established scientific research and theories concerning; green practices within the furniture industry; the characteristics of Generation Y; and the phenomenon of attitude-behavior gap. From the literature review a conceptual framework has been conducted to illustrate the main concepts and their relation, which are examined in this study. These concepts have been used to analyze the empirical data originating from interviews of 37 consumers within Generation Y in Sweden. From the purpose of this thesis the research resulted in two clear research questions that were defined as; (1) How does the behavior and consumption pattern of Gen Y occur when consuming furniture?; and (2) Which are the needs and wants of Gen Y in Sweden, when it comes to sustainable furniture? In the conclusion chapter, the answer of these research questions is completed together with the theoretical and practical implications.    The main theoretical implication from this research is the finding that an attitude-behavior gap exists within Generation Y when consuming furniture. This gap is present due to barriers and influencing factors which are; (1) consumers lack of knowledge; (2) the limited supply and information from companies; (3) the unclear or lack of green furniture marketing; and (4) companies not being transparent in their actions.   Finally, the practical implications of this study presents suggestions for furniture companies and how they can increase their green operations to meet the request of Generation Y. Companies should focus on marketing sustainable furniture to a larger extent in order to raise the awareness of  Generation Y and to be more transparent in the supply chain and business operations, so the consumers can have a greater insight in the process. By implementing these recommendations, companies will improve Generation Y's purchasing of sustainable furniture as well as increase their awareness regarding green furniture consumption.

Syftet med denna studie är att analysera hur unga vuxna går tillväga när de handlar kläder och skor online. Vi befinner oss i en tid då det sker ett skifte från att handla i fysiska butiker till onlinebutiker och med tanke på den negativa effekt som klädbranschen har på miljön är det viktigt att tänka hållbart när man handlar online. I den här studien försöker vi undersöka hur konsumenter väger in hållbarhet i sin praktik, men också vad som skulle påverka dem att göra mer hållbara val. Studien bygger på praktikteori och den digitala köpprocessen. Vi har använt personliga intervjuer för att samla in materialet som vi sedan använde för att analysera. Resultaten visar att det finns tre olika sätt att handla online, det spontana, det genomtänkta och det rutinmässiga. Vilken shoppingmetod som används påverkar även konsumenten och dess hållbarhetsbeslut. Enligt denna studie är det mest hållbara sättet att agera det genomtänkta sättet, medan det spontana och rutinmässiga sättet är det minst hållbara. Studien visar också att den digitala köpprocessen ser olika ut beroende på konsument och vilket sätt de använder. / The aim of this study is to analyze how young adults practice shopping for clothes and shoes online. We are in a time when there is a shift from shopping in physical stores to online stores and given the negative effect that the clothing industry has on the environment, it is important to think sustainably when shopping online. In this study, we try to look into how consumers weigh sustainability into their practice, but also what would influence them to make more sustainable choices. The study is based on practice theory and the digital buying process. We have used personal interviews to collect the material which we then used to analyze. The results show that there are three different ways to shop online, the spontaneous, the well-thought-out and the routine way. Which shopping method is used also affects the consumer and its sustainability decisions. According to this study, the most sustainable way to act is the well-thought-out way, while the spontaneous and routine way is the least sustainable. The study also shows that the digital buying process looks different depending on the consumer and which way they use.

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Embora o consumo colaborativo tenha ganhado cada vez mais a atenção dos pesquisadores nos últimos anos, os estudos nesta área ainda são muito limitados, sendo difícil determinar os fatores que contribuem para que ocorra uma mudança tão significativa no padrão de consumo. O trabalho, portanto, elabora um modelo de pesquisa, tendo como base a teoria do comportamento planejado, o materialismo e a possessividade, os valores de consumo verdes e a prontidão para o uso da tecnologia na intenção de consumo colaborativo. O modelo visa demonstrar empiricamente as diferenças entre os grupos de idades (mais jovens e mais velhos) na intenção, servindo então como uma variável moderadora. O modelo desenvolvido foi testado com aplicação de um questionário estruturado, a partir de um modelo de equação estrutural baseado em mínimos quadrados parciais (PLS). Foram coletados 493 respondentes válidos, com o grupo dos mais jovens (17 a 29 anos) tendo 303 respondentes e o grupo dos mais velhos (30 a 59 anos) tendo 190 respondentes. Os resultados revelam que a possessividade não possui relação estatística significativa com a intenção de consumo colaborativo, enquanto os construtos valores de consumo verde e de prontidão para o uso de tecnologias apresentaram relação positiva com o consumo colaborativo. A variável moderadora idade foi significativa somente entre os construtos prontidão para o uso de tecnologia e intenção de consumo colaborativo. Esta pesquisa aprofunda na compreensão dos fatores que motivam ou inibem o consumidor a se engajar no consumo colaborativo, considerando os construtos estudados, além de demonstrar a diferença entre os mais jovens e os mais velhos dentro desta relação. A contribuição gerencial se dá por meio do maior auxílio no entendimento do que afeta positivamente ou negativamente a intenção de consumo colaborativo por parte dos consumidores, o que permite a criação de estratégias por parte dos fornecedores de pares e das plataformas de consumo colaborativo, além de facilitar a segmentação de mercado ao considerar as diferenças de idade. Futuros estudos podem testar este modelo estrutural com amostras maiores, utilizando outro método de equação estrutural mais rigoroso, que é o modelo de equação estrutural baseado em covariância (CB-SEM), além de testarem outras variáveis moderadoras dentro deste modelo estrutural. / Although collaborative consumption has gained increasing attention among researchers in recent years, studies in this area are still very limited, and it is difficult to determine the factors that contribute to such a significant change in the consumption pattern. This work, therefore, elaborates a trsearch model, based on the theory of the planned behaviour, the materialism and possessiveness, the green consumption values and the readiness to use the technology in the collaborative consumption intention. The model aims to empirically demonstrate the differences between the age groups (younger and older) in this intention, serving as a moderating variable. The developed model was tested with the application of a structured questionnaire, using a structural equation model based on partial least squares (PLS). A total of 493 valid respondents were collected, with the group of the youngest (17 to 29 years old) having 303 respondents and the group of the oldest (30 to 59 years old) having 190 respondents. The results reveal that possessiveness does not have a significant statistical relationship with collaborative consumption intention, while the construct green consumption values and readiness for the use of technologies, presented positive relationship with collaborative consumption. The moderating age variable was significant only amongst constructs readiness to use the technology and collaborative consumer intention. This research deepens the understanding of the factors that motivate or inhibit the consumer to engage in collaborative consumption, considering the constructs studied, in addition to demonstrate the difference between younger and older consumers within this relationship. The managerial contribution comes through the the understanding of what positively or negatively affects collaborative consumption intention by the consumers, which allows the creation of strategies by the suppliers of peers and the collaborative consumer platforms. It also facilitates the segmentation of the market when considering the differences of age. Future studies can test this structural model with larger samples using a more rigorous structural equation method, which is the covariance-based structural equation model (CB-SEM), in addition to testing other moderating variables within this structural model.

全球各地出現許多警訊，顯示我們已經進入氣候變遷的年代。台灣近五十年來經濟快速成長，國民所得大幅提高，但在追求經濟高速成長的過程中，卻忽略了環境的保護，使這美麗之島環境迭遭污染，自然生態也被嚴重破壞。1992年聯合國於巴西召開「聯合國環境及發展會議」，通過「21世紀議程(Agenda 21)」，並於第四章「改變消費形態」中提出「促進減少環境壓力和符合人類基本需要的消費和生產形態」，認為要達到環境素質和永續發展的目標，就需要提升生產效率和改變消費形態，以便最妥善地利用資源和盡量減少浪費。而綠色消費的觀念，正是改變消費模式，以降低天然資源、毒性物質之使用及污染物排放，其目的在追求更佳之生活品質並不影響後代子孫的權益。 本研究主要探討新北市環保志工環境意識、消費態度與綠色消費之關聯，根據研究目的，並經由文獻探討、問卷調查及深度訪談的綜合分析，來瞭解環保志工對於綠色消費之態度與環保標章產品購買意願。 本研究發現：環境意識與綠色消費具有顯著正相關，消費態度與綠色消費具有顯著正相關。環保志工的環境意識及對環境的敏感度都高於一般民眾，尤其女性志工因心思細膩，所以環境敏感度更優於男性。本研究最後在政策執行層面提出了短、中、長程的建議，提供政府機關參考。 關鍵字：環境意識、消費態度、綠色消費、環保志工 / A lot of alarm signals have shown globally that we are entering an age of climate changing. Taiwan has experienced a rapid economic growth and a significant increasing of average income in recent fifty years. But at the same time, the high speed development in economic growth was achieved at the expense of environmental damage. This beautiful island has been polluted and nature environment has been seriously destroyed. In 1992, the United Nations held UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During this conference, Agenda 21 has been passed with regards to sustainable development. In Chapter four, Changing Consumption Patterns, one of the objectives is “[t]o promote patterns of consumption and production that reduce environmental stress and will meet the basic needs of humanity.” Under such a guideline, it is stated that to achieve environmental protection and sustainable development, all nations should be devoted in increasing production efficiency and changing consumption patters, so that all resources can be used appropriately and decrease over-consumption. The notion of green consumption is to change consumption patterns to decrease the over-consumption of natural resource and toxic material, and the emission of polluted material. It aims to achieve a better life quality without damaging the rights of our off-springs. This research focused on the relationship between environmental consciousness, consumer attitude and green consumption of environmental volunteers in New Taipei City. Based on research objective, this research used literature review, questionnaire, and in-depth interview to understand consumer behavior of environmental volunteers in green consumption and green mark products. The findings of this research includes that environmental consciousness is positively related to green consumption. Comparing to common population, environmental volunteers have higher grades in environmental consciousness and sensitivity upon environments. Female volunteers were found to be more sensitive than male ones in such issues owning to their tenderness. The last chapter of this research provides short, medium, and long term operational suggestions for government administration. Keywords: Environmental consciousness, Consumer attitude, Green consumption, Environmental volunteers

Background Due to increased environmental issues around the world, people are getting more and more aware of the effects of their consumption and their influence on the environment. Companies have therefore started to provide green products to the market to satisfy customer demand. However, there is a lack of knowledge in the literature when it comes to what customers really value when it comes to green products. Mainly green durable goods, as well as their determinants and what affects their green purchase intentions.   Purpose The purpose of the study is therefore, to analyze what green determinants affect purchase intention for floors as an example of a green durable good. A related purpose is to investigate how green production attitude and consumption attitude impact floor purchase intention. The results of the investigation could help the floor manufacturers better understand what is valued by the consumer and thus be able to invest right resources for right action to meet customer needs.   Method This study was a survey study using primary quantitative analysis and data collecting. The questionnaires were conducted with 97 participants around Sweden using social media and an online questionnaire. The data were tested through different reliability and validity tests and other kinds of statistical tests to analyze the proposed theoretical research model with help of SPSS and AMOS.   Results Environmental production attitude (determinants of green production) significantly affects the purchase intention for durable goods. Environmental consumption attitude could not be tested due to failing in the reliability and validity tests, and therefore no confirmation about the effect of these determinants could be drawn.   Conclusion For consumers in general, the perceived greenness of a floor lays in the determinants of the production which this study can prove.   Delimitations This study has only focused on the Swedish demand-side when it comes to purchase intention for green durable goods and the effects of this and not the supply-side. Furthermore, the purchase intention is limited to today´s circumstances and the changes over time have not been under consideration. The product choice has been durable goods, with particular attention to floors. / Bakgrund På grund av ökade miljöfrågor runt om i världen blir människor mer och mer medvetna om effekterna av konsumtionen och deras påverkan på miljön. Företagen har därför börjat tillhandahålla miljövänliga produkter på marknaden för att tillgodose kundernas efterfrågan. Det finns dock brist på kunskap i litteraturen när det kommer till vad kunder verkligen värdesätter när det gäller gröna produkter, speciellt produkter med lång livslängd. Liksom deras bestämmande faktorer och vad som verkligen påverkar deras gröna köpintentioner.   Syfte Syftet med studien är därför att analysera vilka miljövänliga påverkningsfaktorer som finns för golv, som är ett exempel på en produkt med lång livslängd. Ett relaterat syfte är att undersöka hur den miljövänliga produktionsattityden och konsumtionsattityden påverkar köpintentionen för golv. Resultaten av undersökningen är till för att golvtillverkaren bättre ska förstå vad som värderas utifrån konsumenten och därmed kunna investera rätt resurser på rätt aktivitet för att på så sätt möta konsumenternas behov.   Metod Denna studie var en undersökningsstudie som främst nyttjat primär kvantitativ analys och datainsamling. Frågeformulären genomfördes med 97 deltagare runt om i Sverige med hjälp av sociala medier och ett online frågeformulär. Den insamlade datan testades genom olika pålitlighets- och validitetstester samt andra typer av statistiska tester för att analysera den teoretiska forskningmodellen med hjälp av SPSS och AMOS.   Resultat Attityd för miljövänlig produktion (bestämmande faktorer för grön produktion) har signifikant effekt på köpintensiteten för produkter med lång livslängd. Attityd för miljövänlig konsumtion kunde inte testas på grund av brist på pålitlighet och validitet och därför kunde ingen slutsats/analys av effekten på dessa faktorer dras.   Slutsatser För konsumenter i allmänhet ligger den uppfattade miljövänligheten hos en miljövänlig produkt med lång livslängd i produktionsattributen, vilket denna studie kan bevisa.   Avgränsningar Denna studie har endast fokuserat på den svenska efterfrågesidan när det gäller köpintentioner för produkter med lång livslängd och effekterna av detta och inte utbudssidan. Vidare är köpintentionen begränsad till dagens omständigheter och förändringarna över tiden har inte varit föremål för överväganden. Produktvalet har varit varaktiga varor, med särskild hänsyn till golv.