Main Barriers to Adopting a More Sustainable Lifestyle Among Italians 2025

For Italians, the road to a greener lifestyle is paved with real-world hurdles, the steepest being cost. 44.5% cite the high price of sustainable products, a figure that mirrors recent spikes in eco-friendly goods as inflation rippled through Europe. Public transport gaps follow at 24.37%, a pressing issue in rural and southern regions where rail and bus networks lag behind northern cities. Around 21% point to a lack of practical guidance or insufficient local recycling facilities, revealing that infrastructure and education still trail ambition. In the context of Italy’s EU commitments and municipal climate plans, these obstacles underscore a pivotal truth: without affordable access, reliable infrastructure, and stronger public messaging, sustainability risks remaining an aspiration rather than a daily reality.

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