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In Belgium, the momentum for climate-conscious living is growing but not without its hesitations. Only 22% of Belgians report being very interested in adopting sustainable practices.
In Portugal, interest in sustainable living and climate action runs high. Nearly half of people describe themselves as “somewhat interested”.
In Serbia, people apply the 3R concept in several practical ways that directly support sustainability. The most common approach is saving natural resources (45%).
For many Europeans, the path to a more sustainable lifestyle is blocked by everyday challenges. The biggest barrier is cost, nearly half say sustainable products are simply too expensive.
The high cost of sustainable products is the biggest obstacle to adopting a greener lifestyle, closely followed by the time and effort required to make such changes.
The “3R” principles — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — are applied in different ways among Ukrianians, with reusing materials and products (43%) leading the way.
TGM StatBox data shows which sustainable packaging options Irish consumers prefer when purchasing products, based on a 2025 survey.
Despite Germany’s reputation for environmental leadership, the 3R concept Reduce, Reuse, Recycle remains largely unfamiliar to its citizens.
Cost remains the steepest hill on Austria’s path to sustainability: 51.7% of respondents flag high prices as their main barrier. Learn more on TGM StatBox.
Climate concern in Austria simmers more than it blazes. Only 12.6% identify as extremely concerned, and a mere 22.1% are very concerned, surprising numbers in a country where climate impacts are increasingly visible.
For many in Turkey, living the 3Rs means protecting what they already have. the most common 3R actions are saving natural resources and recycling at home or work.
The most common aplication of 3Rs in Portugal are recycling at home or work (68%) and reusing materials and products (64%).
In Poland, most people show at least some interest in sustainability and climate change. Nearly 46% say they are somewhat interested.
Recycling leads the way. 48.7% of French respondents actively recycle at home or work, signaling a habit shaped by long-standing national waste policies and color-coded bin systems.
Only 12.6% of French respondents say they are “extremely concerned” about climate change, even as the country faced record-breaking heatwaves and wildfires in 2022.
In Ukraine, awareness of the “3R” concept — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — is very limited. Nearly half of respondents say they are definitely not familiar with it.
48.9% of Belgians responded definitely no when asked about familiarity with the 3R concept, revealing a striking awareness gap in a country with some of the highest recycling rates in Europe.
In the UK, the most common barrier to sustainable living is high costs. Other challenges include limited or poor facilities and a lack of time or convenience.
Germany’s climate concern sits in the middle lane. 14.1% describe themselves as extremely concerned. 29.5% say they are moderately concerned, while 21.7% are very concerned.
In the Netherlands, awareness of the “3R” concept—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—is quite low. About 59.8% say they are definitely unfamiliar, while a small group are unsure.
For Italians who do engage with the 3R concept, action tends to be pragmatic and cost-driven. 55.43% reduce waste and related expenses.
Austria recycles, but over 50.8% say they’ve never heard of the 3R concept: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Another 19% are unsure, and 18.5% lean toward no.
Recycling, water-saving, and energy-efficient upgrades dominate Spain’s low-carbon toolkit. Sustainable behavior often starts with accessible home and lifestyle changes.
In Portugal, awareness of the “3R” concept — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — is fairly balanced across the population. Around one in four people say they are definitely familiar with it.
Tangible, home-based actions take priority, while community-level or systemic changes remain out of reach for most. 30.2% prioritize minimizing usage.
France faces a surprising knowledge gap: nearly 40% of respondents say they are definitely unfamiliar with the 3R concept (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
Nearly one in three of Portuguese say they are very concerned about climate change, while about a quarter describe their concern as moderate.
TGM StatBox data highlights the main reasons Belgians feel hesitant about using products made from recycled materials, based on a 2025 survey.
The most common 3R habits among the Swiss are recycling at home or work (50%), reducing waste and costs, and reusing materials and products.
In Ireland, the 3R concept finds its strongest expression through recycling. 60.64% practice it at home and work, driven by well-established bin systems and local council mandates.