Convenience improves composting and recycling rates in high-density residential buildings

DiGiacomo, Alessandra; Wu, David W.–L.; Lenkic, Peter; Fraser, Bud; Zhao, Jiaying; Kingstone, Alan

doi:10.1080/09640568.2017.1305332

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“…This is understandable, since education can enhance residents' environmental awareness. This finding is consistent with the findings of Digiacomo [54] and Singer [55]. Digiacomo believed that environmental awareness of people was the key to promoting waste separation at source [54].…”

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“…This finding is consistent with the findings of Digiacomo [54] and Singer [55]. Digiacomo believed that environmental awareness of people was the key to promoting waste separation at source [54]. Singer, who studied cases of cities in Vietnam and Indonesia, believed that government should be able to solicit continuous funding for systematic waste education and awareness campaigns to improve waste management [55].…”

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confidence: 84%

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Can Smart Waste Bins Solve the Dilemma of Household Solid Waste Sorting in China? A Case Study of Fuzhou City

Zhang¹,

Zhu²

2020

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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The growing amount of waste generated and the commensurate environmental pollution in developing countries have attracted increasing attention. Traditional ways of non-classified waste disposal are threatening the sustainable development of the economy and environment. China, with its economic development and process of urbanization, has come to produce the largest amount of household solid waste (HSW) in the world since 2004, and the amount of waste is increasing every year [1]. By 2030, the annual

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Section: Findings and Discussionsupporting

confidence: 84%

Can Smart Waste Bins Solve the Dilemma of Household Solid Waste Sorting in China? A Case Study of Fuzhou City

Zhang¹,

Zhu²

2020

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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“…For example, these results indicate that offering curbside compost service in more densely populated areas, with renters, among those currently utilizing garbage services, and not in areas where composting is possible and likely, would generate greater participation, and likely be more cost effective for haulers and municipalities offering the service. Should such efforts be undertaken, convenience of composting, information, and ease of use for participants, which reduces the time of the activity, is shown to increase volume and participation (Refsgaard and Magnussen, 2009;Karim Ghani et al, 2013;Miafodzyeva and Brandt, 2013;Bernstad, 2014;DiGiacomo et al, 2018;Wu et al, 2019), which may be necessary to make the programs cost effective. However, these results also demonstrate that providing additional educational or infrastructure resources to facilitate effective backyard composting may be especially important in rural regions.…”

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Majority of Rural Residents Compost Food Waste: Policy and Waste Management Implications for Rural Regions

Niles

2020

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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A growing number of municipalities and states are implementing household food waste diversion efforts such as curbside compost programs, though these programs present challenges for participation and implementation. While many food waste diversion programs are occurring in densely populated regions, understanding food waste management in rural regions is less studied. This research examines the food waste perceptions and current and future food waste management behaviors of residents in Vermont, one of the most rural U.S. states, through a representative telephone survey of Vermont residents (n = 583) in 2018. The findings suggest 55% of residents support banning food waste from landfills. Furthermore, 72% of residents compost at least some of their food waste currently and more than 75% anticipate doing so in the future. Conversely, 34% of residents anticipate using the garbage or a curbside compost pickup program in the future with urban county residents, renters, and those currently using garbage most interested in curbside programs. The majority of respondents were unwilling to pay anything additional for curbside compost pickup programs. These results suggest food waste management strategies in rural regions may be different than densely populated areas, particularly for programs that may require significant investments and have limited participation given the popularity of home composting. As a result, greater investment in education and infrastructure for backyard composting may be an important component of rural food waste management.

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“…For this reason, the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 57/254 of 20 December 2002 [14] promotes education for sustainable development by indicating that it is a fundamental tool for achieving environmental development goals by enhancing knowledge, values, competencies and skills that contribute to a just, economically viable and ecologically sustainable human future [15]. In addition, recent research has shown that pro-environmental behaviour is determined by a number of factors such as knowledge, attitudes, social norms, culture and infrastructure [16]. Along these lines, some studies [13,17] indicate that models of environmental behaviour change are based on providing information and education on the subject.…”

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Knowledge Analysis of the Prospective Secondary School Teacher on a Key Concept in Sustainability: Waste

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The framework of sustainable development encompasses a series of behaviours which include the proper management of the waste we produce. This concept should be addressed in classrooms to ensure proper waste management. The amount of knowledge of the teachers and the inclusion of these concepts in the education curricula are essential factors when providing proper teaching about waste and waste management. The general objective was to analyse the amount of knowledge about waste of teachers in training within the framework of sustainable development. The sample consisted of 72 secondary school teachers in training belonging to three scientific-technological areas (Physics & Chemistry, Biology & Geology, and Technology). The methodology used was exploratory and quantitative. As a measuring instrument, a questionnaire was elaborated based on the educational curricula and based on previous research, made up of five categories (Waste and Society, Regulations, Awareness, Technological Development, and Typology). The results of the study show that teachers in training lack knowledge regarding waste. Within teacher education programs, it is, therefore, necessary to address issues of sustainability including waste in order to prepare teachers that are competent and willing to teach such important topics.

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Convenience improves composting and recycling rates in high-density residential buildings

Cited by 67 publications

References 40 publications

Can Smart Waste Bins Solve the Dilemma of Household Solid Waste Sorting in China? A Case Study of Fuzhou City

Can Smart Waste Bins Solve the Dilemma of Household Solid Waste Sorting in China? A Case Study of Fuzhou City

Majority of Rural Residents Compost Food Waste: Policy and Waste Management Implications for Rural Regions

Knowledge Analysis of the Prospective Secondary School Teacher on a Key Concept in Sustainability: Waste

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