Research Article

An Exploration of Neighborhood Residents’ Cognition of and Participation in Low-Carbon Behaviors in Wuhan, China

Table 3

Loading matrix and cumulative explained variance after rotation.

FactorsFactor loadingExplained variance (%)Cumulative explained variance (%)

Efficient resource consumption (ERC)13.92213.922
Waste water reuse0.776
Use of water-saving devices (such as water-efficient closestools and showers)0.635
Reuse of waste paper0.558
Support of local products0.653
Recycling habits (RH)13.18227.104
Clothing recycling0.682
Refusal of one-time services or consumptions0.532
Waste classification and recycling0.747
Home energy conservation (HEC)12.43239.536
Use of energy-saving lamps0.735
Natural ventilation and lighting0.780
Poweroff for unused household appliances0.619
Green travel (GT)12.25451.790
Taking public transport0.771
Walking trip0.732
Transportation by bikes or electromobiles0.569
Spontaneous environmental behaviors (SEB)9.59461.384
Shopping with carry-on bags or baskets0.592
Plant cultivation0.786