Unit pricing of residential municipal solid waste: lessons from nine case study communities

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A study was conducted on the use of unit pricing of residential solid waste in nine communities to determine whether such approach would improve households' waste behavior patterns. These communities are located in California, Illinois and Michigan and use variable fee structures. Results showed that unit pricing encourage some limited waste reduction and diversion behavior. Waste diversion was mostly through recycling and yard waste collection.

Analysis, Refuse and refuse disposal, Waste disposal, Waste management, Community

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Mass communication and pro-environmental behaviour: waste recycling in Hong Kong

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I. Ajzen's theory of planned behavior is used to determine pro-environmental intention and behavior of people in their use of containers for recyclable wastes. Another objective is to evaluate the social influence of mass media in promoting favorable attitude toward recycling. To ascertain these objectives, a survey was conducted on waste recycling activities of 173 Hong Kong household members. The results of the survey are discussed.

Environmental aspects, Hong Kong, Public participation, Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling, Households

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