Table 2.

Participants’ profile

PseudonymAgeGenderOccupationLiving situationUnfamiliar practices tried during the campaign
Dianne24FemaleStudent/working part-timeIn an apartment with flatmates• Carrying a reusable water bottle when going out (to avoid buying plastic water) • Bringing her own container for takeaway • Turning off lights/devices more consistently Buying less fast fashion and remixing existing outfits (shift in dressing practice) • Upcycling a keychain from old accessories
Vivian25FemaleStudent/working part-timeRenting a room in an owner-occupied house• Tried to cook at home, take away the leftovers at restaurant • Order less online parcels shop in-store • Reduce food waste
Rachel18FemaleStudentStaying with family in a house• Stopped the excessive buying of clothes and stuff • Switching electrical equipment/plugs off • Recycling properly • Donating stuff • Using less power • Reduce driving and increase using active /public transport
Maggie28FemaleNot working at the timeIn an apartment in downtown with her partner• Swapped paper towels for reusable cloth towels • Found and engaged in creative ways of storing vegetables and fruits • Used Christmas lights for routine purposes • Finish using the grocery available before purchasing more new stuff
Nancy26FemaleStudent/working part-timeIn an apartment with flatmates• Stopped buying individually plastic wrapped food products • Taking public transport
Isabelle24FemaleStudent/working part-timeStaying with family in a house• Starts consuming leftover food along with family • Uses water from washing rice for plants • Uses reusable make-up removing wipes instead of disposable ones
Marie24FemaleStudent/working part-timeIn a house with flatmates• No clothes shopping for the entirety of the campaign • Reducing carbon footprint (driving less)
Sandy21FemaleStudent/working part-timeStaying with family in a house• Switching off lights deliberately • Air-drying clothes instead of using the dryer which requires routine restructure to do laundry in the morning • Using food storage hacks (avocado in water; salad leaves stored airtight) • Carrying reusable utensils in her bag (used when eating out) • Experimenting with shower timers/accountability to shorten long showers
Andy21MaleStudent/working part-timeStaying with family in a house• Timed and shortened showers (via a short YouTube video) • Experimented with brand switching based on sustainability reporting • Refillable water habit (installed a water-fountain locator app and began using spare bottles to avoid buying bottled water • More mindful grocery asks, meal planning and waste avoidance
Adrian20MaleStudent/working part-timeStaying with family in a house• Shorter showers • Turning off charging stations and appliances fully • Cruise control on motorways to save fuel • Public transport use (learning to embrace it, despite earlier dislike) • Air-drying clothes outside instead of dryer
Aiden29MaleStudentIn university accommodation with spouse• Using fruit bags • Timing showers • Spinach in a glass jar to preserve it for longer
Kingston29MaleStudentIn a house with a host family• Walking to campus • Turning off PC monitors
Adam22MaleStudent/working part-timeIn a house with flatmates• Turning off computer monitor • Take colder showers Reduce water for laundry • Driving less Consume less fast food
David23MaleStudent/working part-timeIn a house with flatmates• Switching to paperless study (OneNote) instead of refill paper • Changing dishwashing routine i.e., turning water off while scrubbing; conscious on/off cycles
Melissa23FemaleStudent/working part-timeStaying with family in a house• Not using so much paper for her studies • Taking reusable container with her for leftovers when eating out • Using smaller plates to control portion sizes (less waste) • Taking the bus more instead of driving
Noah22MaleStudent/working part-timeIn a house with flatmates• Not washing denim routinely • Turning off tap while doing skincare/dishes • Cold wash for laundry • Using keep cup
Pamela30FemaleWorking professionalIn university accommodation with spouse• Turning off water while brushing and during shower soaping/shampooing • Rinsing food containers before recycling • Using cloth produce bags at the supermarket instead of thin plastic bags • Considering BYO containers for takeaways
Jessie27FemaleWorking professionalIn a house with flatmates• Using leftovers for dinner • Soft plastic recycling • Composting
Nigel32MaleWorking professionalIn a house with flatmates• Cooking more food at home rather than buying takeaways • Buying more sustainable options in the groceries • Keeping showers under Five minutes • Reducing screen time • Turning lights off in the home when room not being used • Reducing paper waste at his printing shop • Soft plastic recycling
Maya36FemaleWorking professionalStaying with family in a house• Trying to bulk cook • Creative repurposing of packaging/household waste • Novel ways of storing vegetables and fruits
Jacob36MaleWorking professionalIn a house with flatmates• Stopped buying individually wrapped snacks • Sourcing ethically produced and packaged products • Reducing shower time • Meal planning to stop food waste

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