Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour to investigate the determinants of recycling behaviour: a case study from Brixworth, UK

Tonglet, Michele; Phillips, Paul S; Read, Adam D.

doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2003.11.001

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“…The "Theory of Planned Behavior" (TPB) by Ajzen (18) was frequently applied to explain environmentally friendly behavior such as solid waste recycling (e.g., 19,20). TPB postulates that behavioral choices are mainly influenced by (A) attitude toward the behavior, (B) subjective norm (i.e., perception of social pressure), and (C) perceived behavioral control (i.e., ability to perform the behavior).…”

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Considering User Attitude in Early Development of Environmentally Friendly Technology: A Case Study of NoMix Toilets

Lienert

Larsen

2006

Environ. Sci. Technol.

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Urine source separation (NoMix technology) has been proposed as a sustainable alternative to centralized wastewater treatment systems. Radical changes necessitate an early inclusion of sociological expertise, thus offering a real chance for transdisciplinary collaboration. The practical aim of our survey is to find out how users accept and use existing NoMix toilets and how this could be encouraged. We collected 1249 questionnaires from 2002 to 2004 in one Swiss school and one Swiss research institute. The technological immaturity of NoMix toilets was noted by many. Nevertheless, acceptance was high: 72% liked the idea and 86% would move into apartments with NoMix toilets. Moreover, most users found that NoMix toilets equal conventional toilets with respect to design (78%), hygiene (84%), and smell (78%). Like many other innovations, the NoMix technology only functions properly if it is used adequately, which we demonstrate for water saving and sitting to urinate. Many users adopted this behavior, e.g., 72% sat. Because perception and use of NoMix toilets is subjective, it can be influenced with certain measures such as good information and cleaning, or discussions with peers. We discuss the importance of social psychology for understanding the factors that influence the acceptance of environmentally friendly innovations.

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Considering User Attitude in Early Development of Environmentally Friendly Technology: A Case Study of NoMix Toilets

Lienert

Larsen

2006

Environ. Sci. Technol.

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“…The questionnaire was designed based on previous research that applied TPB in pro-environmental behavior [33,37,42] and the results from elicitation study. An elicitation study was conducted in UTM to gather students's important exercise and the responses with high frequency were used in constructing measures in final questionnaire [3].…”

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Key Determinants of Waste Separation Intention among Students on Campus

Ayob

Sheau-Ting

2016

MATEC Web Conf.

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Abstract. This study aims to identify the key determinants of waste separation intention among the students in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). As reported in World Bank Report, generation of global municipal solid waste are approximately 1.3 billion tonnes per year, and it will increase approximately 2.2 billion tonnes per year by 2025. Similar trend in Malaysia which approximately eight million tonnes of municipal solid waste is produced daily. Upward trend of the solid waste generated is contributed by various forces including growth, increase of population, residents attitude and rapid urbanisation in the country. Considering the negative impacts from increase of waste generated in the country such as environmental degradation, separate the waste at its source can increase recycling rate and hence reduce waste generation. In the 11 th Malaysia Plan, the government has urged the nation to actively practice waste separation. Understanding the determinants influencing waste separation behaviour can lead to effective waste reduction among the targeted group. This study adopted the Theory of Planned Behaviour as the fundamental framework. The key determinants of waste separation behaviour are attitude, subjectives norm, and perceived behavioural control. An elicitation survey has been conducted to explore the students's beliefs relative to the waste separation behaviour. The empirical data collected were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) assisted by SmartPLS software. The result shows that only determinants are significant towards intention which are attitude and Perceived Behavioural Control while Subjective Norm is not. The results of the study is significance to the organisation as identification of the determinants that influence waste separation intention contributes to a more focused waste separation programme that allign to Malaysia's objective towards a sustainable developing country.

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“…Several other studies have highlighted the waste management behavior of households in countries, such as UK [22,23], Iran [24], Malaysia [25], and Greece [26], using the framework of the theory of planned behavior, to understand the attitudes, subjective norms, intentions, and perceived behavioral controls of residents. A social survey conducted in Malaysia revealed that people have a positive intention in participating in source separation of food waste in the household, if they are given the knowledge, opportunities, and facilities needed regarding source separation [25].…”

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“…A study in Iran indicated that educational material that targets moral obligation and action planning may be more effective in improving household waste reduction behavior [24]. A study done in the UK also suggests that a pro-recycling attitude is the major contributor to recycling behavior [22,23]. These attitudes are influenced by the availability of appropriate facilities and knowledge, apart from other factors, such as concern for the community and previous recycling experience.…”

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Resident Knowledge and Willingness to Engage in Waste Management in Delhi, India

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Abstract:Delhi generates about 8360 tons of municipal solid waste per day, and there is low compliance to rules regarding waste management. The objective of this paper was to understand the situation in Delhi with respect to the segregation, storage, collection, and disposal of household waste, and to assess the knowledge of the residents of Delhi, and their willingness to engage in solid-waste management. A stratified random sample, comprising 3047 respondents, was chosen for a questionnaire survey, covering all municipalities of Delhi, with socio-economic classification as the stratifying variable. Survey results indicate that 60% of residents do not know the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste, and only 2% of them segregate waste. Fifty-eight percent of respondents reported that the waste collector mixes the segregated waste, 97% of respondents reported that they sold items to an itinerant waste buyer, and 87% of households are covered by doorstep waste collection services. Abstract knowledge (general knowledge about waste management) is seen to have a significant correlation with willingness to engage in waste management. Differences between the socio-economic groups indicate that the highest (most educated and wealthy), as well as the lowest socio-economic category (least educated and poor), older age-groups, and women, have greater abstract knowledge. Socio-economic categories having higher abstract knowledge can be active participants in decentralized models of waste management.

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Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour to investigate the determinants of recycling behaviour: a case study from Brixworth, UK

Cited by 796 publications

References 30 publications

Considering User Attitude in Early Development of Environmentally Friendly Technology: A Case Study of NoMix Toilets

Considering User Attitude in Early Development of Environmentally Friendly Technology: A Case Study of NoMix Toilets

Key Determinants of Waste Separation Intention among Students on Campus

Resident Knowledge and Willingness to Engage in Waste Management in Delhi, India

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