Waste

Understanding the Determinants of Consumer Composting Behavior

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Taylor, S. & Todd, P. (1997). Understanding the determinants of consumer composting behavior. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 27, 7, 602-628.
Compared 3 models of waste management behavior: (1) a theory of reasoned action model, (2) an environmental belief-behavior model, and (3) an integrated waste management model. 1,…

Composting in Commercial Cafeterias

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al benton Victoria Dec 11, 2008 15:49 pm
Hi All, Does anyone have a reference guide on how to assess the feasibly of establishing a composting pilot project within a commercial/institutional cafeteria, and/or a guide…

Composting Toilet Denial

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DiannÃ? Aldrich Monona Nov 18, 2008 6:54 am
Hello All, Question and call for help!!! I am in the midst of building an eco-studio in Monona, Wisconsin. Trying to get a city OK to install an NSF (National Sanitation Fo…

Chart of Pros and Cons for Waste to Energy vs Landfill, etc.

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Martha Clarvoe Cooperstown Oct 27, 2008 15:10 pm
Hello Sustainable Friends: I am doing research concerning solid waste issues and looking for a chart comparing solid waste solutions. For example: Waste to energy compared to …

Source Separated Organics to Power Generation

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Karen Engelsen Minneapolis Oct 21, 2008 14:59 pm
I've mentioned the Linden Hills Power and Light neighborhood source separated organics (SSO) program here before. In doing some research for an article, I ran across the origin…

An Integrated Model of Waste Management Behavior: A Test of Household Recycling and Composting Intentions

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Taylor, S., & Todd, P. An integrated model of waste management behavior: A test of household recycling and composting intentions. Vol. 27. 1995. 603-630.
Studied the antecedents of recycling and compositing intentions in the context of an integrated waste management behavior model. The model is based on the theory of planned behavi…

A Report on a Statewide Survey of Californians: Attitudes about Solid Waste Management

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Public Response Associates, I. A report on a statewide survey of Californians': Attitudes about solid waste management. California State Solid Waste Management Board, 1981.

Incentives for Restaurants to Decrease Waste?

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Kate Corwin Kansas City Sep 13, 2008 12:04 pm
Hi, Is anyone aware of a municipality that has used incentives to decrease the waste generated by restaurants and fast food businesses? (compost food waste, eliminate Styrof…

Encouraging Shredding of Leaves at Home

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Karen Deeter Gainesville Aug 4, 2008 21:48 pm
I have been asked to develop a "tool box" on recycling leaves and twigs at home. We would like to encourage our residents to shred their leaves and twigs and use the resulting mul…

Cutlery: Plastic vs. Biodegradable vs. Flatware

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lbv10 Jun 19, 2008 15:53 pm
Does anyone know of research that shows the environmental impact difference between using plastic vs. biodegradable vs. flatware for a conference? We are especially interested in …

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