scholarly journals The Success of Water Refill Stations Reducing Single-Use Plastic Bottle Litter

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 5232
Author(s):  
Kathryn Willis ◽  
Chris Wilcox ◽  
Joanna Vince ◽  
Britta Denise Hardesty
Keyword(s):  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Bottled Water ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Water Production ◽  
Plastic Bottle ◽  
Beverage Industry ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Subsequent Loss ◽  
Harmful Effects

Bottled water is one sector of the beverage industry that has recently experienced substantial growth. The littering of plastic water bottles and the carbon emissions produced from bottled water production results in harmful effects on the environment. To reduce the harm of bottled water production and litter, government and non-government organisations have implemented litter abatement and behavioural change strategies targeting bottled water consumption and subsequent loss of bottles to the environment. Our study evaluated the success of one of these strategies, which is a filtered water refill station, implemented along the Brisbane River in Queensland, Australia. We found plastic bottle litter decreased after a water refill station was put into operation. However, given the location of the refill station, we suggest the behavioural change strategy employed did not reach its full potential. We highlight factors that could be employed to achieve maximum benefits when implementing similar behavioural change strategies.

scholarly journals Changing audience behaviour: festival goers and throwaway tents

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Henderson ◽  
James Musgrave
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Environmental Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Tool

Purpose – To translate theory into a practical tool, the purpose of this paper is to provide a conceptual framework for the development of social marketing strategies to modify event attendee behaviour in a sustainable direction. Design/methodology/approach – Consumer value is synthesised with social marketing and consumer behaviour theory to develop the framework. A major problem for festivals (throwaway tents) and current pro-environmental practices are used to determine the framework's applicability. Findings – The conceptual framework suggests that achieving desired behaviour(s) within an audience requires consideration of the added value at the downstream level, strategies that recognise offsite/onsite behaviour settings, engagement of upstream advocacy and more attention to the evaluation of success. Research limitations/implications – A single low-involvement behaviour example is used to validate the conceptual framework suggesting further work is needed to widen tests of its applicability. Originality/value – This paper synthesises theory into a framework that has significant potential as a tool to develop behavioural change strategies at events.

scholarly journals Deaf children need language, not (just) speech

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew L. Hall ◽  
Wyatte C. Hall ◽  
Naomi K. Caselli
Keyword(s):  
Sign Language ◽  
Cochlear Implants ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Spoken Language ◽  
Deaf Children ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Sign Languages ◽  
Language Deprivation ◽  
Language Exposure ◽  
Harmful Effects

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children need to master at least one language (spoken or signed) to reach their full potential. Providing access to a natural sign language supports this goal. Despite evidence that natural sign languages are beneficial to DHH children, many researchers and practitioners advise families to focus exclusively on spoken language. We critique the Pediatrics article ‘Early Sign Language Exposure and Cochlear Implants’ (Geers et al., 2017) as an example of research that makes unsupported claims against the inclusion of natural sign languages. We refute claims that (1) there are harmful effects of sign language and (2) that listening and spoken language are necessary for optimal development of deaf children. While practical challenges remain (and are discussed) for providing a sign language-rich environment, research evidence suggests that such challenges are worth tackling in light of natural sign languages providing a host of benefits for DHH children – especially in the prevention and reduction of language deprivation.

scholarly journals Stop Piling on: Assessing Efforts to Reduce Single-Use Water Bottles at Allegheny College

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 8864
Author(s):  
Matthew Bethurem ◽  
Beth Choate ◽  
Stephanie Bramwell
Keyword(s):  
Free Water ◽  
College Campuses ◽  
Bottled Water ◽  
Water Bottle ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Awareness Campaign ◽  
Valuable Lesson ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Place Of Origin ◽  
Modern Era

Plastic waste represents one of the largest environmental problems of the modern era and disposable water bottles comprise a substantial portion of that waste in the U.S. Colleges are in a unique position to create systems that foster sustainable behaviors among their constituents. Since 2015, Allegheny College has installed water refill stations, and initiated a free water bottle program and an awareness campaign to reduce single-use bottles on the college’s campus. Two surveys were distributed to the student body between 2018 and 2019 to assess the efficacy of those initiatives and learn about any barriers. Bottled water use has reduced significantly since 2014, with the majority of students stating that they most commonly drink water from refill stations while on campus. Demographic factors like income, sex, or place of origin were not related to the amount of bottled water consumption or type of water preference among students. The primary barrier to students eliminating disposable water bottle use was found to be a lack of water refill stations in dormitories. Research aimed at changing behaviors to benefit the environment should consider the barrier of convenience. This research provides a valuable lesson that can extend beyond college campuses and into public settings.

scholarly journals DESIGNING PRODUCT METAPHOR TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE BEHAVIOUR: A PROPOSED METHOD

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1921-1930
Author(s):  
S. Huang ◽  
M. Carulli ◽  
P. Hekkert ◽  
R. N. J. Schifferstein ◽  
M. Bordegoni
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Idea Generation ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Metaphorical Thinking ◽  
Future Developments ◽  
Product Features ◽  
Design Idea

AbstractWithin the scope of Design for Sustainable Behaviour, the connection between behavioural change strategies and design idea generation has received limited attention. This paper highlights metaphorical thinking in product design to stimulate sustainable behaviour. In particular, the current study proposes a metaphor-based design method to guide designers on how to associate product features with behavioural and experiential cues through metaphors. We next report two design cases to evaluate this method. In the end, the shortcomings of current research and future developments are also discussed.

Prospects for the use of used plastic products in the construction industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 284-290
Author(s):  
Ruslan Parazhutdinovich Aliev ◽  
Ilia Aleksandrovich Krevskii ◽  
Egor Alekseevich Simin ◽  
Maksim Olegovich Kirichenko
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Marine Environment ◽  
New Products ◽  
Marine Ecosystem ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
The Body ◽  
Reliable Source ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Plastic Products

The waste generated by the use of single-use plastic products becomes extremely dangerous to the environment due to their large amount generated, which causes serious harm to both the environment and its inhabitants. The main victim of this threat is the marine environment. Plastic waste generated on land ends up in water bodies, where it causes harmful effects such as flooding and poisoning of animals in the marine ecosystem. Plastics in the marine environment that enter the body of fish are also harmful to human health if such fish are eaten, as this can cause cancer in humans. To find an effective way to manage this waste and improve the sustainability of the environment, different approaches to recycling plastic waste into new products are being explored. In particular, the use of plastic waste in construction will significantly improve the sustainability of the environment, as well as serve as a reliable source of materials for construction purposes.

Why consumers shift from single-use to reusable drink cups: An empirical application of the stage model of self-regulated behavioural change

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Keller ◽  
Jana Katharina Köhler ◽  
Charis Eisen ◽  
Silke Kleihauer ◽  
Daniel Hanss
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Control ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Resource Depletion ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Stage Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Single Use ◽  
A Chain

Using single-use drink cups contributes to environmental issues like littering, resource depletion, and carbon dioxide emissions and thus comes into conflict with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. There are reusable alternatives to such single-use cups available to the general public, but uptake has so far been limited. To explain what factors are associated with using single-use cup alternatives, we apply the stage model of self-regulated behavioural change in a cross-sectional questionnaire study, N = 573. We investigated three single-use cup alternatives: a refundable cup system, bringing one's own cup, and reducing one's consumption of hot beverages on the go. According to the model, behavioural change occurs in four stages: predecisional, preactional, actional, and postactional. An individual requires stage-specific information and needs to make stage-specific decisions to progress towards sustained behavioural change. The results of our study showed which factors were associated with consumers’ shifts from single-use cups use to each of the alternatives and which factors need to be targeted to advance individuals to the next stage of change. We found that a chain of increased awareness, responsibility, and negative emotions, complemented by social norms, positive emotions, and goal feasibility, was associated with an increased intention to change away from single-use cups. The choice of a behavioural alternative was most strongly associated with the perceived control over the behaviour. Based on these results, we derive recommendations for practitioners on which levers to use to effectively reduce the use of single-use cups.

Development of a Dietary Management Care Map for Metabolic Syndrome

2014 ◽  
Vol 75 (03) ◽  
pp. 132-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawna Royall ◽  
Paula Brauer ◽  
Laura Bjorklund ◽  
Olivia O'Young ◽  
Angelo Tremblay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Metabolic Abnormalities ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Management Guidelines ◽  
Client Group ◽  
Specific Advice ◽  
Specific Food

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) refers to a particular cluster of metabolic abnormalities (hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, and visceral fat deposition) that can lead to a 1.5- to 2-fold increased relative risk of cardiovascular disease. Various combinations of healthier eating patterns and increased physical activity have been shown to improve metabolic abnormalities and reduce MetS prevalence. Dietitians who counsel MetS patients are challenged to integrate guidance from various medical management guidelines and research studies with effective behavioural change strategies and specific advice on what food and eating pattern changes will be most effective, feasible, and acceptable to clients. As part of a demonstration project that is currently underway, we developed a care map (decision aid) that represents the key decision processes involved in diet counselling for MetS. The care map is based on evidence from both clinical and health behaviour change studies and expert consensus and has undergone limited dietitian review. It is being used to help project dietitians clearly articulate their specific food intake change goals. Additional studies to directly compare counselling strategies could inform future development of the map. In the meantime, dietitians may find this care map helpful in clarifying counselling goals and strategies in this client group.

scholarly journals New Processing Technology for Water as an Ingredient

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Moore
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Bottled Water ◽  
World Health ◽  
Processing Plant ◽  
Water Production ◽  
Safe Drinking Water ◽  
Water Safety ◽  
The World ◽  
New Processing ◽  
Health Organization

There are several things in life that we take for granted. Water is very often one of them. Each of us uses this vital liquid, the most common substance on earth, everyday. And we rarely think twice about it. Governments and international legislative bodies worldwide are redefining what is “safe to drink.” The United States has led the way by passing into law an amended Safe Drinking Water Act. The European community is considering these standards and the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the impetus for issuing a minimum common standard for the European countries. American consumers are becoming more aware of water quality and consistency. The popularity and increased demand for bottled water continues to grow as people desire better quality and consistency, and are willing to pay for the product. This paper will address the issues of water safety and consistency for a citrus processing plant using water as an ingredient, in food contact, or is contemplating off-season bottled water production. Paper published with permission.

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