WOMEN are the greener of the sexes, a survey has found.
The poll of 2000 Australians by energy company AGL found women were more likely to make eco-friendly decisions, even if that meant forking out more at the cash register.
It found 36 per cent of women actively looked for environmentally sensitive purchases, compared to 29 per cent of men.
Women were also more likely to chose white goods, groceries and electronics that were better for the environment.
The survey also found Queensland was the most environmentally-minded state, leading the way in actively reducing household consumption, using grey water and choosing environmentally friendly cleaners.
But they failed in their willingness to use environmentally-friendly shopping bags, with only 32 per cent of Queenslanders taking their green bags to the supermarket, compared to 40 per cent nationally.