Rethinking and optimising post-consumer packaging waste: A sentiment analysis of consumers’ perceptions towards the introduction of a deposit refund scheme in Scotland

Oke, Adekunle; Osobajo, Oluyomi A.; Obi, Lovelin; Omotayo, Temitope

doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2020.09.008

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“…For example, when a deposit refund system was introduced in Scotland, researchers have suggested that it would require a nationwide system similar in function and structure. If consumers' information and opinions about the deposit return system are contradictory, the system and its relevance are questioned (Oke et al 2020). For example, in Finland the deposit refunding system emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the requirements for a deposit, such as the cost of the deposit, how the deposit is financed, and how the disposal of plastic packaging purchased abroad should be treated (see e.g., Saario et al 2014).…”

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A small deposit for plastic packaging waste could improve sorting habits in rural areas

Laasasenaho¹,

Savolainen²,

Kirveslahti

et al. 2022

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There is an intent to increase the recycling rate of plastic waste in the European Union. Yet, the current actions have not been sufficient to achieve the recycling targets. Especially the most sparsely populated rural areas have been identified to be the most challenging area for waste management, as distances between households and recycling points are long. Consequently, more attention should be paid to the waste management methods of rural inhabitants. Previously, economic incentives have been identified as an important driver for better recycling habits. In the present study, a deposit-based recycling system for plastic packaging is introduced in a study area in rural Finland. Two deposit allocation systems were studied, where the deposits were allocated based on the returned plastic-mass or the number of specified plastic items returned. The results show that a small deposit can drive consumers to improve their sorting, and those respondents who had previously disposed plastic with mixed waste or incinerated plastic waste in domestic fireplaces improved their sorting habits. A mass-based deposit allocation system was favored over a piece-based deposit system. Implementing this practice would enhance consumer-based sorting, recycling, and refinability of plastic waste and enable rural areas to meet the recycling targets.

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A small deposit for plastic packaging waste could improve sorting habits in rural areas

Laasasenaho¹,

Savolainen²,

Kirveslahti

et al. 2022

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“…Such a program is the environmental responsibility of businesses and companies to ensure that waste is disposed of appropriately. Deposit-refund schemes have shown to increase the rate of solid waste recovery and recycling rates (once recycling schemes are in place) (Linderhof et al, 2019;Oke et al, 2020;Schneider et al, 2021). Thus, monetary deposits placed on retail price of engine oil bottles can encourage return and significantly reduce the amount of empty engine oil bottles found littering the coastline and bays.…”

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Proposed solutions for marine debris in the Windward Islands- perspectives from key policy makers and policy influencers

Graham

2023

Front. Mar. Sci.

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With the rise of regionalization and globalized approaches to dealing with the associated sources and impacts of marine debris, it is often a challenge to properly capture the unique context and special needs of small island developing states (SIDS) worldwide. In the SIDS context, locals’ perspectives should have a voice in scientific research, as well as in devising potential solutions, at all and different scales. With the view to tailor solutions for the prevention, reduction and mitigation of marine debris, this research explores the professional opinion of local knowledge holders including policy makers from government organizations (GOs) and key policy influencers in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the five English-Speaking Windward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean. To achieve that objective, surveys were conducted with these two groups in Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. On the causes of the debris problem, the survey revealed that the lack of a proper waste management systems on islands, recycling limitations and inappropriate disposal behaviors of the population are generally thought to be the main contributory factors to the accelerating problem of marine debris. Further, phenomena such as Sargassum influxes, sea level rise and extreme weather events exacerbate the problem including most especially tropical storms and hurricanes. On the recommended solutions, over eighty percent of the participants identified monitoring and policing services as a main constraint that prohibits sound coastal and marine litter handling. Ninety-five percent identified establishing feasible recycling systems and sixty-seven percent identified changing social behaviors (including a combination of product and consumer literacy, disposal habits, compliance with laws and regulations) as national priorities for enabling on-the-ground actions for better coastal and marine litter prevention and reduction going forward. These findings reinforce recently published work which indicates the need for effective solid waste management systems in the Eastern Caribbean for cleaner and healthier oceans. An additional recommendation was proposed to address a major source of the marine litter problem- upstream producers. Furthermore, given the natural events component, this research proposes incorporating the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction in future proposed mitigation measures with a view to building the resilience of SIDS and local communities in combating the impacts of marine debris.

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“…, 2019). On the contrary, policy and market-based interventions, informed by research findings, provide a roadmap for designing and implementing pro-environmental initiatives, such as deposit return schemes (Oke et al. , 2020).…”

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Beyond the psychology of self and individual's pro-environmental behaviours: exploring how technology innovations can help organisations achieve and promote sustainability

Oke

2022

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PurposeThis study proposes a new agenda for research and practice on pro-environmental behaviours in organisational settings by exploring the intersection between technology innovations and pro-environmental initiatives. The goal is to demonstrate the utility of digital technology in promoting and achieving sustainability by addressing the complexity and inconsistency in pro-environmental behaviours.Design/methodology/approachUsing relevant literature on pro-environmental behaviours, this study explores the possibility of embedding technology innovations in pro-environmental initiatives to promote and enhance sustainability in organisational settings.FindingsThis study argues that the recent technological advancement and open innovation provide new insights into understanding and implementing pro-environmental initiatives in organisational settings. While pro-environmental behaviours studies have advanced over the past decades, this study shows that many pro-environmental activities do not require employees to change behaviour. According to this study, psychology and technology innovations offer various opportunities for businesses to effectively and pragmatically embed sustainability into their operations without necessarily changing employees' behaviour.Research limitations/implicationsThis conceptual study offers opportunities to empirically explore the collaborative nexus between “psychology-based pro-environmental behaviour research and technology innovation”. Despite the plethora of studies on pro-environmental behaviours, results are mixed and inconclusive, raising questions about the dominant practice used for promoting pro-environmental initiatives and behaviours at the corporate level. This study, therefore, provides a new pathway for businesses to address their environmental aspects, demonstrating a pragmatic approach to resolving the complexity of pro-environmental behaviours.Originality/valueThis study allows social investigators, policymakers, and technology developers to re-assess, revive and further investigate how they can collaborate to address practical environmental and social issues.

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Rethinking and optimising post-consumer packaging waste: A sentiment analysis of consumers’ perceptions towards the introduction of a deposit refund scheme in Scotland

Cited by 35 publications

References 25 publications

A small deposit for plastic packaging waste could improve sorting habits in rural areas

A small deposit for plastic packaging waste could improve sorting habits in rural areas

Proposed solutions for marine debris in the Windward Islands- perspectives from key policy makers and policy influencers

Beyond the psychology of self and individual's pro-environmental behaviours: exploring how technology innovations can help organisations achieve and promote sustainability

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