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This article uses a large, original data set on U.S. recycling behavior and perception of social norms. The data … norms with respect to recycling behavior. The analysis finds that the legal and regulatory environment is strongly related … to average county recycling rates and private perceptions of neighbors? attitudes toward recycling. Average community …
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The objective of this research is to examine changes made to harmonize the Macedonian waste and recycling regulatory … norms (and the factors affecting it) of Macedonian professionals working with waste and/or recycling as well as with the … among others things that people are supportive of recycling measures but that there are normative barriers that influence …
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Solid waste became one of the major environmental problems in Jordan, which has been aggravated over the past 15 years by the sharp increase in the volume of waste generated as well as qualitative changes in its composition. The challenges face solid waste management (SWM) in Jordan are...
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. These batteries are recyclable and the present Deposit Refund System for recycling operating in Delhi provides a discount to … used batteries into the recycling system works exceptionally well. However, organized lead recycling is undertaken only in … batteries into the formal recycling market. In addition, an alternate policy instrument to consider is a green tax on batteries …
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An interesting problem is the analysis of effects of the predominant impact of technological change on the health of societies. This study considers technological change as the human activity that generates a huge impact on societies and causes environmental disorders affecting the health of...
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forward the following policy instruments: “Information”; “Compulsory recycling of recyclable materials”; “Weight-based waste … fee in combination with information and developed recycling systems”; “Mandatory labeling of products containing hazardous … some services”. Compulsory recycling of recyclable materials is the policy instrument that has the largest potential for …
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Both organic and conventional farming processes require energy input in the form of diesel fuel for farming equipment, animal feed, and fertilizer compounds. The most significant difference between the two methods is the use in conventional farming of mineral fertilizers and pesticides that are...
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, focusing then on the example of recycling. I discuss three models that can explain recycling behavior (rational choice, low … significant interaction between the attitude of system trust and recycling costs, as well as a negative and significant … interaction between system trust and recycling benefits. The data rule out the rational choice and low-cost hypothesis explanation …
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The article presents a framework for assessing integrated waste management opportunities adopting an economic life-cycle analysis approach. Results show that greening the waste management sector represents an opportunity for sustainable development. However, this will hardly occur without...
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As a result of the high levels of unemployment in South Africa many unskilled people are forced to resort to a variety of income-generating activities in the informal economy. The activity of collecting and selling recyclables presents virtually no barriers to entry, making it a viable option....
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