“I think that they are trying to. Everyone is trying to go green.”

— Ashley Kouba, graduate student, Norfolk, Neb.

“I think so, especially in the last four years. The buzzword is ‘green.’”

— Brent Crawford, writer, Kansas City, Kan.

“Yes, I think they do. People are still coming up with creative ways to lessen their impact on the environment.”

— Helen Bennett, entrepreneur, Lawrence

“I think they care more about it now. They are more educated, and because of gas prices, there is more awareness.”

— Randall Bennett, commercial artist, Williamsburg