Fewer Americans buy green during recession

Thirty-six percent of American consumers say they try to buy green products, according to a consumer study released today.

This is the exact same percentage of consumers who said the same thing last year. However, the number tripled from 2007 to 2008, indicating that consumers are thinking less about going green during the current recession.

Experts say that consumers' priorities have changed, and spending money on green products, which are often more experience than their competitors, is less common. The survey supported this as 54 percent said they would buy more green products if they were less expensive.