Πράσινη μετάβαση και καταναλωτικά πρότυπα στην Ελλάδα

Μπουραζάνης, Παναγιώτης - Χρήστος

Green transition and consumption patterns in Greece

Master Thesis

Author

Μπουραζάνης, Παναγιώτης - Χρήστος

Date

2025-02

Abstract

The human technological development that has taken place in the world over the last two centuries is a brilliant part of human history as, among many other things, it has led to the prosperity of the human species. Certainly, a large share of responsibility falls on fossil fuels, since even today they are used for a multitude of applications such as energy production, transportation, heating, as raw material and many more. Although there was a view that the use of fossil fuels would not have a major impact on the planet, this was blatantly disproved. The use of fossil fuels, the overconsumption caused by the massive increase in products and reduced prices and at the same time the economic inequality between rich and poor countries has led to many problems such as climate change, the reduction of biodiversity, pollution, water shortage and many more. Although people have noticed these problems for decades, it is only in the last ten years or so, and while the phenomena were getting bigger, that they began to turn to practical solutions. That is why many countries are now moving towards a green transition in many sectors such as energy production, transport, industry, innovation, etc. that will not depend on fossil fuels, which are often imported and subject to large price fluctuations. In this study, a survey was conducted using a questionnaire on the consumption patterns and behaviors of Greeks in various sectors related to green development such as human empathy, the use of plastic, waste management-recycling, the information provided to them, fast fashion and public transport. The responses to the questionnaire revealed, among others, the importance of climate change and environmental problems, the significant lack of trust in the state and a clear lack of information among citizens regarding the issue of waste/recycling, the two main factors (quality and price) when purchasing products from the supermarket, the positive attitude of consumers to prefer green products in their purchases as long as they do not differ greatly financially from conventional ones, as well as the large extent to which consumers purchase clothing products from fast fashion companies The analysis of the research studied the correlation of basic characteristics (biological sex, age range, educational level) with certain questions. The analysis showed the correlation of biological sex with some questions but not with that of educational level. However, more research is needed to include a larger number of respondents in order to draw safer conclusions.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Βιοοικονομία, Κυκλική Οικονομία και Βιώσιμη Ανάπτυξη

Department

Σχολή Οικονομικών, Επιχειρηματικών και Διεθνών Σπουδών. Τμήμα Οικονομικής Επιστήμης

Number of pages

104

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/17469

Collections

Τμήμα Οικονομικής Επιστήμης

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