Psychology

BSI findings contradict industry assumptions about sustainability demographics

Child development expert Amanda Gummer discusses Wastebuster’s use of behavioural psychology to influence children to live sustainably

As the industry continues to transition from plastics to bioplastics, the answer to whether or not tea bags can go in the food waste bin is not so simple

NLWA conference delves into systems thinking as a tool for waste management

The two organisations have partnered to develop public behaviour interventions

Baking equipment company Bakers Basco has led research into the public’s view on plastics recycling in the UK

The Council is partnering with organisations Digiknow Alliance, Renewal North West and Amshire IT Support to bring free digital devices to digitally excluded citizens

The University of Manchester has been awarded funding by UKRI to simplify recycling methods and reduce plastic pollution

Self-reported food waste has increased by 30 per cent as lockdown continues to ease in the UK, according to WRAP, which has launched a new campaign to encourage good food waste habits.

Annual November savings event, Black Friday, encourages excessive consumerism but this year organisations are promoting creative making, upcycling and repairing to bring communities together and reduce environmental damage.

Sadie Westwood, Business Director at creative agency 23red, discusses how communications campaigns should make use of nudges and targeted messaging to encourage people to waste less food.

As we journey toward zero waste, the challenge becomes more about capturing hearts and minds. Kate Dickinson talks to grassroots groups in Wales that have created a blueprint for others to follow.

Andy Moore finds a lot to recommend in the new book by Lucy Siegle, ‘Turning the Tide on Plastic’.