Consumers also want computers and cell phones, but in cities, these are no longer status symbols.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

There is still a lot of apprehension. Consumers definitely feel that the worst is behind us, but we still have a ways to go,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.25

But Weissman says the survey by Green Seal and the firm EnviroMedia Social Marketing shows that consumers are uncertain how to tell whether a product helps the environment.

VOA: standard.2009.03.30

Others are just small consumers. But as they are lifted out of poverty, they will want to live like the more prosperous half of India and own cars, washing machines and air conditioners.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27