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Report: Maximizing recycling participation to reduce waste to landfill: a study of small to medium-sized enterprises in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Citation
Parsons, Sam and Kriwoken, LK, Report: Maximizing recycling participation to reduce waste to landfill: a study of small to medium-sized enterprises in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Waste Management and Research, 28, (5) pp. 472-477. ISSN 0734-242X (2010) [Refereed Article]
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Copyright © 2010 by International Solid Waste Association
DOI: doi:10.1177/0734242X08099336
Abstract
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia face many barriers to recycling participation. This study first investigated the volumes and types of waste produced by SMEs. Significant barriers were then identified and key motivators to recycle examined. Using the Australia New Zealand Standard of Industrial Classification, stratified sampling of SMEs (n = 436) was undertaken. Inadequate storage space, paucity of readily available information on recycling services and the lack of staff allocated to sort and recycle were identified as major barriers. Cardboard, paper and plastic waste were produced in large volumes with only a small percentage being recycled and these were identified as target areas for local government. Recommendations include the appointment of a dedicated recycling officer to maximize recycling participation for the reduction of waste to landfill and to undertake further research on minimizing recycling costs.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | Waste; Recycling; Small to medium enterprises, Tasmania |
Research Division: | Environmental Sciences |
Research Group: | Environmental management |
Research Field: | Environmental management |
Objective Division: | Environmental Management |
Objective Group: | Other environmental management |
Objective Field: | Other environmental management not elsewhere classified |
UTAS Author: | Parsons, Sam (Mr Samuel Parsons) |
UTAS Author: | Kriwoken, LK (Dr Lorne Kriwoken) |
ID Code: | 58189 |
Year Published: | 2010 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 7 |
Deposited By: | Geography and Environmental Studies |
Deposited On: | 2009-09-15 |
Last Modified: | 2011-03-28 |
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