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The Effectiveness of Green-Nudges in Promoting Water Conservation

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  • Rila, R.
  • Mithursan, A.
  • Samaranayake, D.I.J.

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The study makes an effort to experiment the effectiveness of green nudges in promoting water conservation and fostering a sustainability mindset in an educational setting. The objective of the study is to explore the potential for fostering a sustainability mindset at the school level by using green nudges to encourage environmentally conscious water conservation behaviors. The methodological application was a field experiment with a post-intervention quantitative analysis, strategically placed visual prompts (stickers) were used to encourage water-saving behavior among students, teachers, and staff. The results show a significant reduction in water wastage, highlighting the impact of green nudges. Regression analysis indicates that responsiveness to green nudges and knowledge of environmental issues are significant predictors of water conservation behavior. The study concludes that tailored, strategically placed nudges can effectively promote sustainable behaviors in schools. These findings offer valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and sustainability practitioners, emphasizing the importance of integrating sustainability education to maintain long-term behavioral changes.

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  • Rila, R. & Mithursan, A. & Samaranayake, D.I.J., 2024. "The Effectiveness of Green-Nudges in Promoting Water Conservation," MPRA Paper 122767, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised Oct 2024.
    • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:122767
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    Keywords

    Behavioral choices; Green-nudges; Sustainability mindset; Water conservation.;
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    JEL classification:

    • D71 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Social Choice; Clubs; Committees; Associations
    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • Q57 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Ecological Economics
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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