Environmental Beliefs and Endorsement of Sustainable Development Principles in Water Conservation: Toward a New Human Interdependence Paradigm Scale

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Corral-Verdugo, V., Carrus, G., Bonnes, M., Moser, G., & Sinha, J. (2008). Environmental beliefs and endorsement of sustainable development principles in water conservation: Toward a New Human Interdependence Paradigm scale. Environment and Behavior, 40(5), 703-725.
It is thought that a dichotomy exists between two apparently contradictory belief systems: the so-called "Human Exception Paradigm" (HEP)--an anthropocentric belief system--and th…

CBSM Contractors/Companies in Alberta

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Annette Akerman Dec 8, 2008 18:56 pm
Hi there, We are looking for a survey and research company that employs CBSM techniques and analysis, and that understands how to properly formulate survey questions to uncove…

Stormwater Best Practice

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Lorna Jarrett wollongong Dec 8, 2008 1:25 am
Hi all, I am seeking advice regarding best ecological practice for domestic stormwater disposal. I am attempting to oppose a development application immediately upstream o…

Social Norms: An Underestimated and Underemployed Lever for Managing Climate Change

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Griskevicius,V., Cialdini, R.B., and Goldstein, N.J. (2008). Social Norms: An Underestimated and Underemployed Lever for Managing Climate Change. International Journal for Sustainability Communication, 3, 5-13.
It is widely recognized that communications that make social norms salient can be effective in influencing behavior. What is surprising, given the strength of the evidence, is how…

Dormitory Residents Reduce Electricity Consumption when Exposed to Real-Time Visual Feedback and Incentives

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Petersen, J., Shunturov, V., Janda, K., Platt, G., & Weinberger, K. (2007). Dormitory Residents Reduce Electricity Consumption when Exposed to Real-Time Visual Feedback and Incentives. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 8(1), 16.
Purpose: In residential buildings, personal choices influence electricity and water consumption. Prior studies indicate that information feedback can stimulate resource conservati…

Using Cognitive Dissonance to Encourage Water Conservation

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Dickerson CA, Thibodeau, R., Aronson, E., Miller, D. (1992). Using Cognitive Dissonance to Encourage Water Conservation. Journal of Applied Social Psychology 22 (11), 841854.
In a field experiment on water conservation, we aroused dissonance in patrons of the campus recreation facility by making them feel hypocritical about their showering habits. Usin…

Backyard Water Conservation Workshop

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Jean Pillo Pomfret Center Dec 3, 2008 16:26 pm
I am trying to set up the Conservation Gardening workshop for next spring. This workshop will feature use of rain barrels, rain gardens, vegetated streamside buffers and organic l…

River Districts - Research Supporting Neighborhood Education Works?

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Hi - RoseMary sent me an email request below looking for research supporting her assumptions. She needs info for a meeting by 3 pm CST today, Nov 24th. Please send info to h…

Invoking Social Norms:A Social Psychology Perspective on Improving Hotels' Linen-Reuse Programs

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Goldstein, N., Griskevicius, V., Cialdini, R. (2007). Cornell Hotel and Restaurant Administration Quarterly, 48(2), 145-150.
Social psychology theory can be applied to such mundane purposes as encouraging guests to reuse their washroom towels. In contrast to the appeals now in use to persuade guests to …

Best Practices Resources for Residential Consumption Reduction

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conlonjames Nov 6, 2008 11:42 am
Hi: I am compiling information on best practices for programs or strategies that help home owners reduce the following: - water usage - waste (i.e. garbage) I am a…

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