Research Article

Sustainability Literacy of Older People in Retirement Villages

Table 3

Percentage of respondent carrying out sustainability activities.

Daily activitiesFrequencyNumberMedianIQR
1234

Separate landfill waste and recycled waste13617636341
Turn off lights and electronic devices when not in use0642526541
Use as little water as necessary in the kitchen and bathroom0348496531
Attend social group activities such as community meeting or community
events with other village residents
3942466531
Use reusable bags when shopping51933446431
Buy local products2366306431
Donate or sell items that are no longer used0648456431
Have activities such as community gardening, barbeque, sports, dancing,
or making crafts with other village residents
61741366431
Create crafts from recycled material or old stuff37431656321
Use rainwater tanks for gardening or laundering7416556211
Make compost from leaves, litter, or food waste392619166222

Note: 1: never, 2: rarely, 3: usually, and 4: always.