Litter Reduction A Review and Integration of the Literature

Numerous strategies have been employed to examine ways to reduce the litter problem in society. However, the problem continues. Although the research does rot suggest a single "cure-all" method to eliminate littering behavior, many simple, creative, and cost-efficient strategies have prove...

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Published inEnvironment and behavior Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 153 - 183
Main Authors Huffman, Kim T., Grossnickle, William F., Cope, John G., Huffman, Kenneth P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications 01.03.1995
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Control
Environmental degradation
Environmental protection
Literature reviews
Litter
Reduction
Strategy
Strength
USA
Utilities
Waste recycling
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Summary:Numerous strategies have been employed to examine ways to reduce the litter problem in society. However, the problem continues. Although the research does rot suggest a single "cure-all" method to eliminate littering behavior, many simple, creative, and cost-efficient strategies have proven to be effective. This review examined 40 articles and 59 studies that employed either an antecedent or consequence strategy. Of the 59 studies, 46 used antecedent techniques and 13 used consequence techniques. Both strategies were generally effective in reducing litter. The strengths, limitations, and general results of the techniques were examined. Future research should include more utility analyses, studies of the long-term effects of interventions, and large-scale interventions.
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ISSN:0013-9165
1552-390X
DOI:10.1177/0013916595272003