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Social, cultural and structural influences on household waste recycling: A case study

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  • Martin, M.
  • Williams, I.D.
  • Clark, M.

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The household-recycling rate in the Borough of Burnley, England in 2001/2002 was only half the national average of 12%. This research employed both quantitative and qualitative surveys in order to ascertain whether householders’ attitudes to recycling were contributory factors to the generally poor recycling performance and to investigate other social, cultural and structural influences. The Borough has a large Asian–British population concentrated in two deprived wards where recycling rates are particularly low, so special attention was given to ascertaining their attitudes towards recycling.

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  • Martin, M. & Williams, I.D. & Clark, M., 2006. "Social, cultural and structural influences on household waste recycling: A case study," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier, vol. 48(4), pages 357-395.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:recore:v:48:y:2006:i:4:p:357-395
    DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2005.09.005
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