Does simplification of plastic waste separation promote plastic recycling?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10163-024-02119-x
Abstract: This study explores the effects of a policy intervention designed to simplify the standards for plastic waste separation on collection volume and the quality of recyclables. We employ a causal impact analysis based on a… read more here.
Keywords: waste separation; separation; waste; plastic waste ... See more keywords
Determinants of households’ involvement in waste separation and collection for recycling in South Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s10668-017-9993-x
Abstract: Urbanization and industrial development in many developing countries have brought along significant problem of waste management and other environmental concerns. Recycling is a veritable option already identified in the South Africa’s Waste Act of 2008… read more here.
Keywords: south africa; waste; separation collection; waste separation ... See more keywords
Social-contextual influences on public participation in incentive programs of household waste separation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111914
Abstract: Despite the widespread use of financial incentives to encourage public participation in household waste separation, recent studies have revealed the mixed success of this strategy. The present study seeks to advance our understanding of the… read more here.
Keywords: household waste; participation; public participation; waste separation ... See more keywords
Pro-environmental spillover under environmental appeals and monetary incentives: Evidence from an intervention study on household waste separation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2018.10.003
Abstract: Abstract This intervention study examined (1) the influence of household waste separation on other pro-environmental behaviors (behavioral spillover), (2) possible psychological mechanisms involved in such spillover, and (3) if the two waste separation interventions (environmental… read more here.
Keywords: waste; spillover; waste separation; pro environmental ... See more keywords
Comparing the impact of educational messages based on an extended parallel process model on solid waste separation behaviors in female students: A four-group randomized trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2020.07.041
Abstract: BACKGROUND The increase in non-separated solid waste is a threat to environmental health. People may be motivated to reduce the destructive effects of waste accumulation in the environment by receiving educational messages and learning the… read more here.
Keywords: waste; group; efficacy; threat ... See more keywords
Influence of institutional perception factors on household waste separation behaviour: evidence from Ganzhou, China
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DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2024.2403137
Abstract: The effectiveness of the household waste separation institution depends on the residents’ institutional trust. Therefore, understanding the key factors affecting residents’ institutional trust is crucial for establishing an influential waste separation institution. Using social information… read more here.
Keywords: waste separation; separation; household waste; separation behaviour ... See more keywords
Inclusive waste separation: co-designed bins empowering visually impaired individuals
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DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2025.2462168
Abstract: Abstract Purpose The design of waste separation bins, which relies on the principle of “color”, continues to present a challenge for individuals with visual impairments, necessitating the need for a solution. This research aims to… read more here.
Keywords: waste separation; impaired individuals; separation; waste ... See more keywords
Individuals' waste separation practice in a relationship with social bonds: a case study of Hanoi, Vietnam
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DOI: 10.1108/ijssp-07-2021-0184
Abstract: PurposeThe paper aims to ascertain whether residents in Nguyen Du ward still sort their waste at source following the end of the 3R project that ended in 2009. Additionally, this paper aims to explore the… read more here.
Keywords: social bonds; waste; study; waste separation ... See more keywords
Addressing Waste Separation With a Persuasive Augmented Reality App
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DOI: 10.1145/3546740
Abstract: Separating and recycling waste is an important topic to protect our environment and achieve a more sustainable future. However, recycling also is a complex process, as each type of waste needs a specific recycling method.… read more here.
Keywords: waste; addressing waste; type; augmented reality ... See more keywords
Mechanism of Undergraduate Students' Waste Separation Behavior in the Environmentally Friendly Higher Education Mega Center of Guangzhou
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/4475245
Abstract: The volume of waste produced by aspects of both industrial life and daily life has increased in the past few years in conjunction with the rapidly growing economy in China. In urban areas, citizens consume… read more here.
Keywords: separation; separation behavior; undergraduate students; waste separation ... See more keywords
Factors influencing the behavior and challenges faced by visually impaired individuals in waste separation
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0315591
Abstract: Understanding the behavior and the challenges of visually impaired individuals in waste separation remains a significant research gap that affects the development of an inclusive and sustainable society. This research study aims to identify and… read more here.
Keywords: waste separation; impaired individuals; waste; behavior ... See more keywords