Green Waste Recycling: A Growing System For Conserving the Environment

Oskamp, Stuart; Augustin, Sally

doi:10.2190/4nwx-w3bd-0gny-pg1h

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“…In further research we studied later community programs for recycling green waste material (mown grass, shrub and tree clippings, etc. ), which makes up as much as 40% of the total solid waste stream in some residential cities (Oskamp & Augustin, 1996–1997). In mid‐1995 about one‐third of the cities in our suburban area had begun such programs, and they reported diverting an estimated 15% of their waste stream from landfills through them.…”

Section: The Problem Of Environmental Destructionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Applying Psychology to Help Save the World: Reflections on a Career in Psychology

Oskamp

2007

Anal Soc Iss & Public Policy

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This reflective personal account traces phases of the author's career where he saw psychology as relevant to major world problems. Chronologically, these problems included issues of international conflict, waste of energy and natural resources, human behaviors that caused environmental destruction, and the paramount threat of global climate change. Psychologists can make valuable contributions to describing, evaluating, and resolving these problems, and their vital importance should motivate the research and teaching of many psychologists. Our generation's success in achieving sustainable patterns of living on the Earth will determine whether the Earth will retain a livable environment for future generations. Brief suggestions are offered for approaches that may lead to more effective research and advocacy on crucial social issues.

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Section: The Problem Of Environmental Destructionmentioning

confidence: 99%