Main Barriers to Adopting a More Sustainable Lifestyle Among Poles 2025

For many people in Poland, the biggest obstacle to living more sustainably is cost. Nearly 45% say eco-friendly products are simply too expensive. Other common challenges include lack of time or convenience (25%) and a feeling that individual actions don’t make a real difference (20%).
Old habits, limited product availability, and constraints like renting a home, which can make upgrades like solar panels impossible, also stand in the way. On top of that, some struggle with changing diets, finding recycling facilities, or accessing public transport, showing that both personal and systemic barriers influence sustainable choices in Poland.

For additional information, visit statistics on Interest in sustainable practices and climate concerns, Measures to cut personal carbon footprint in Poland, Poles’ sustainable lifestyle habits.