Website Questionnaire Form

Shopping Sustainably for Children

Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. The following questions are about how parents/guardians navigate shopping for their children sustainably and what kind of obstacles are being faced. Exploring to gather more insight on how and what would help make sustainable shopping for children easier, eco-friendly, cost-efficient, and more.
How old are you?*

Under 1818 - 2930 - 4950 - 6565+
Gender?*
How often do you find yourself shopping for children's clothes, gear, furniture, food materials (bottles, utensils, etc.)?*

Frequently (2-3 times per week)Often (once a week)Sometimes (once every week or couple of weeks)Rarely (once or twice a month)
Where do you do most of your shopping for children?*

OnlineDepartment storesSpecialty storesDiscount storesThrift/Consignment storesOther
Do you struggle with finding sustainable options when shopping for children?*

YesSometimesRarelyNo
Below are some questions to further explore pain points of shopping sustainably for children. You are welcome to answer as little or as many questions as you'd like. Any and all feedback is welcome!
1. Have you encountered any frustrations or pain points when looking for sustainable or secondhand items for your children?
2. What are the biggest barriers that prevent you from choosing secondhand or eco-friendly options?
3. If you could change anything about how sustainable children’s products are marketed or sold, what would it be?
4. What are your primary considerations when shopping for children's clothing, gear, or furniture? (e.g., quality, brand, material, price)
5. What challenges do you currently face when trying to find eco-friendly or sustainable options for your children?
6. How do you typically source secondhand items for your child (if at all)? What has been your experience with these platforms or methods?
7. When shopping for your child, how important is it to know the environmental impact of the items you’re purchasing?
8. What information do you look for about a product to determine if it meets your sustainability standards?
9. How do you usually dispose of or pass on items your child has outgrown? What factors make this process easier or harder?
10. How do you typically feel after purchasing eco-friendly or secondhand items for your children? Do these purchases meet your expectations?
11. What would make your experience with a secondhand app so satisfying that you’d prefer it over other options?
12. How comfortable are you buying secondhand items online, particularly for children? What would help build your confidence in an app like this?
13. How would you feel about an app providing information about previous usage or condition certifications of secondhand items?
14. What level of transparency about the environmental impact or material quality of items would you like to see in an app?
Are there any other questions, comments, or concerns you have regarding this topic of sustainability in regards to children's shopping needs?
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