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Antonis A Zorpas1, Irene Voukkali2, Pantelitsa Loizia2
1Cyprus Open University, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Environmental Conservation and Management, Lab of Chemical Engineering and Engineering Sustainability, P.O.Box 12794, 2252, Latsia, Nicosia, Cyprus. antonis.zorpas@ouc.ac.cy.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|April 21, 2017
Summary
This study explored students' waste prevention behavior regarding single-use plastic water bottles. Providing reusable bottles in schools influenced student behavior, though parental beliefs and peer interactions played significant roles.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Behavioral Science
- Education
Background:
- Waste reduction is a key sustainability goal, yet decoupling waste from consumption remains a challenge.
- EU waste directives have yielded minimal impact on waste generation, with focus on recycling and disposal.
- Existing efforts are insufficient for achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate students' knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral changes concerning 500ml plastic water bottles.
- To understand waste prevention behavior (WPB) to inform effective policy development.
- To identify factors influencing WPB in a school setting.
Main Methods:
- Distribution of 998 reusable stainless steel water refilling bottles (600ml) to students across four primary schools.
- Observational analysis of student behavior related to water consumption and bottle usage.
- Qualitative assessment of factors influencing behavioral changes.
Main Results:
- Student waste prevention behavior varied significantly between classes.
- Parental beliefs were identified as a major influencing factor on student behavior.
- Peer interactions and individual student responses also affected behavior.
Conclusions:
- Interventions like providing reusable bottles can impact student WPB.
- Understanding the socio-environmental factors influencing WPB is crucial for effective waste reduction strategies.
- Future policies should consider parental influence and peer dynamics in schools.
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