Friday, April 21, 2017

Making bins more convenient boosts recycling and composting rates

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-04/uobc-mbm042117.php

Public Release: 21-Apr-2017
Making bins more convenient boosts recycling and composting rates
University of British Columbia

Want to recycle or compost more? Try moving the bins closer, new UBC research suggests.

The study shows that placing bins 1.5 metres away from suite doors drastically boosts recycling and composting rates by 141 per cent. The findings highlight how small changes in convenience can have a big impact on performance.

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