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Role models. Peer pressure. Rewards. What really gets people to act more sustainably?

Lauren Click founded a nonprofit that offers free composting education to schools around the country, with 112 schools currently participating in the program Part: 1.
The efforts of individuals and organizations to promote sustainable practices raise an important question in environmental psychology: what is the best approach to influence others to live more sustainably Part: 1, Part: 11, Part: 15, Part: 18.
Despite her work, Click notes that influencing those closest to her can be challenging, as evidenced by her 50-50 success rate in getting her boyfriend in Scottsdale, Arizona, to properly separate his trash Part: 1, Part: 11, Part: 15, Part: 18.
Click, the executive director of Let's Go Compost, models sustainable behavior and states, "I try to model a behavior and hopefully he does it," reflecting her belief in leading by example Part: 4, Part: 9, Part: 12, Part: 20.
While education is beneficial, researchers suggest that social norms are the most effective strategy for behavior change, though people tend to believe social norms are among the least effective interventions, and financial incentives are considered the second most effective strategy Part: 4, Part: 5, Part: 9, Part: 10, Part: 12, Part: 13, Part: 21.

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Role models. Peer pressure. Rewards. What really gets people to act more sustainably?

By LEANNE ITALIE, Associated Press Lifestyles Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Lauren Click founded a nonprofit a few years ago offering free composting education to schools around the country. Today, 112 schools participate, yet she can’t get her boyfriend to properly separate his trash at home in Scottsdale, Arizona. “Adults have more set behaviors than young kids. I try to model a behavior and hopefully he does it,” said Click, executive director of he…

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Waste management champion, Bethalyn Kelly leads young people’s effort on waste management and recycling in Solomon Islands - Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC)

By Simon Tavake “Careless waste disposal remains a major challenge, and changing how people think is key if individuals don’t recognize the importance of proper waste disposal, progress will be slow in homes and communities.” These are the words of Bethalyn Kelly, a youth leader, and a waste management champion, whom many see as a role model. Ms. Kelly shared these remarks during a talk-back show on SIBC to commemorate Global Recycling Day on S…

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