Consumer Satisfaction towards Green Products: Empirical Insights from Romania

The current model of linear economy is causing accelerated consumption and an extensive use of natural resources that accentuates the effects of the current global environmental crisis. In this context, green products are becoming a key element in the transition to a sustainable consumption and production model. The main goal of this paper is to identify the factors predicting youth consumer satisfaction towards green products and to analyze the public perception of green brand products in Romania. Considering these goals, a questionnaire was developed and applied to 268 participants. The results show that a positive attitude towards green products and the level of information held by the consumers about them are significant predictors of green product satisfaction. Moreover, the importance of products being green significantly predicts the purchase of such products. Further implications and research directions are discussed towards the end.

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This study aims to explore the factors influencing youth consumer satisfaction towards green products and the public perception of green brand products in Romania. The results indicate that consumers' positive attitude towards green products and their level of information about them are significant predictors of green product satisfaction, while the importance of products being green significantly predicts the purchase behavior.