New Year's Resolutions are Green for Many Americans

A new survey found that three-quarters of Americans plan to be more environmentally responsible in 2008. About half of those polled said they would make a "green" New Year's resolution.

Two-thirds of Americans plan to cut their use of household chemicals, while 42 percent said they would take reusable fabric bags to the supermarket to reduce the use of plastic bags. The survey also found one-third of respondents felt guilty in recent years for not living a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.

The telephone survey was commissioned by marketing consultancy Tiller LLC and conducted by GfK Roper. The survey of 1,004 adults was conducted between December 7 and December 9. The margin for error is plus or minus 3.0 percent.

The United States has faced criticism internationally for refusing to sign the Kyoto climate change agreement and for consumption habits.