"It costs too much" Objections

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Lauren Minuk Calgary May 27, 2016 15:52 pm
Hi all, I'm going to undertake some research about how to counter when people are convinced that something is too expensive (especially before they know the cost). In my experi…

Reducing Recycling Stream Contamination

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Erin Keith Billings Apr 19, 2016 14:48 pm
It seems that most people these days (at least in WA State), recycle TOO much and end up inadvertently contaminating the recycle stream with things like styrafoam, glass and un-re…

Effectiveness of Recycling toters/carts vs. Recycle Dumpsters

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Matt Calantas Seattle Jan 6, 2016 11:29 am
I was wondering if anyone has had any experience on multifamily properties with examining discernible differences in recycling habits of tenants when they are using toters/carts v…

Subsidizing or training ICI generators on waste audits

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Lauren Minuk Calgary May 4, 2015 10:27 am
Hi there! I'm working on best practice research looking at municipalities (or any level of government) that either subsidize third party waste assessments or audits or train ICI…

Developing a Coding System for Canvassers when Going Door to Door

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Lauren Campbell Cincinnati Feb 12, 2015 10:37 am
Hello all. I am currently working on a city wide project to increase curbside recycling participation. We are doing a very targeted, neighborhood based, canvassing residential …

Reducing Contamination in Recycling bins

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Jenny Marshall Auckland Feb 9, 2015 16:26 pm
Hi, I'm interested in any behaviour change approaches around reducing contamination in recycling bins. In New Zealand the most common approach is a three strike system of sticke…

Research related to Waste Reduction, Recycling, Composting CBSM campaigns

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Adam Cummins Columbus Aug 27, 2014 9:49 am
Ohio EPA is in the process of developing a guide (toolkit) for Solid Waste Management Districts to use to implement CBSM campaigns within their jurisdictions. We would like to pro…

Carts at fourplexes

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Dave Merredew Calgary Jun 27, 2014 13:47 pm
Hello, I am looking to develop some best practices / strategies around cart sharing. Currently in Calgary every single famly houshold is provided 3 carts for waste disposal (com…

An Analysis of Intentions to Recycle Household Waste: The Roles of Past Behaviour, Perceived Habit, and Perceived Lack of Facilities

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Knussen, C., Yule, F., MacKenzie, J., & Wells, M. (2004). An analysis of intentions to recycle household waste: The roles of past behaviour, perceived habit, and perceived lack of facilities. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 24(2), 237-246. doi:10.1016/j.jenvp.2003.12.001.
The theory of planned behaviour (TPB) was used to guide an analysis of intentions to recycle household waste in a geographical area (Glasgow, Scotland) with relatively poor recycl…

MF Recycling Best Practices (Education)

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Kayley Fesko Calgary Apr 4, 2014 17:23 pm
Hi there, I'm searching for best practices in regards to Multi Family Recycling/Composting education outreach. I'm specifically looking for challenges, success stories, and tec…

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