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Journal
Journal of Environmental Systems
ISSN
0047-2433 (print) 1541-3802 (electronic)
Volume
11
Issue
3
Date
1/1/1981

Article Facts

Title
Motivating Beverage Container Recycling on a College Campus
DOI
10.2190/H6CN-X6F7-CKM5-F1MA
Authors
  • Paul D. Luyben
  • Susan Cummings
Pages
235-245
Online Date
05/09/2002

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Motivating Beverage Container Recycling on a College Campus

Paul D. Luyben
Susan Cummings

DOI: 10.2190/H6CN-X6F7-CKM5-F1MA

Abstract

Maintaining our materials base for production in the face of declining energy and materials resources requires effective procedures to encourage recycling of scarce resources. The present research assessed the effects of a prompt, raffle and contest procedure on aluminum can recycling in college residence halls. A reversal design was used. The results showed that the prompt, raffle and contest procedure was much more effective than the baseline condition in which prompts to recycle and a convenient recycling container were provided. The implication of these findings for our general energy problem are discussed.

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