47% of UAE residents aim to make their homes as sustainable as possible

47% of UAE residents aim to make their homes as sustainable as possible

55% of UAE residents look for sustainability parameters when purchasing electronic goods

A third (33 per cent) of respondents consider sustainability to be as important as price in their product choices and 27 per cent would switch to another electronic brand if the goods offered are better for the environment. — Supplied photo

By Staff Report Published: Sun 21 Aug 2022, 3:08 PM

About 47 per cent of UAE residents aim to make their home as environmentally friendly as possible, with more than half (55 per cent) considering sustainability a key factor when purchasing electronic products. This is according to a survey conducted by cooling experts Taqeef and AC manufacturer O General that explores the role of sustainability in people’s lifestyles and purchasing habits.

A third (33 per cent) of respondents consider sustainability to be as important as price in their product choices and 27 per cent would switch to another electronic brand if the goods offered are better for the environment. About 29 per cent are aware that the more sustainable the electronic goods are, the more they save in utility bills. 30 per cent would prefer if electronic brands focused more on explaining sustainability parameters such as energy efficiency and lower carbon