According to a survey reported on by CBC, Canadians have gotten a little bit greener over the past 12 years, especially where governments passed laws to force behaviour changes.

By the numbers, the proportion of Canadians who took green actions in 2006, compared with 1994, was:

• Used fluorescent bulbs – 59 per cent compared with 19 per cent.

• Used water-conserving showerheads – 60 per cent compared with 42 per cent.

• Used water-saving toilets – 41 per cent compared with 15 per cent.

• Used programmable thermostats – 42 per cent compared with 16 per cent.

• Used pesticides on lawn or garden – 29 per cent compared with 31 per cent.

• Composted – 27 per cent compared with 23 per cent.