Structural and Ideological Determinants of Household Waste Recycling

Results from an Empirical Study in Cologne, Germany

Dados Bibliográficos

ID15445253
AutoresH Best (0000-0002-2200-6839, autor correspondente)
Ano2009
Volume4
Fascículo2
Páginas167-190
Data de publicação2009-06-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoNature and Culture (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1558-6073 • E-ISSN: 1558-5468
EditoraBerghahn Books (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.3167/nc.2009.040204
OpenAlexW2016401351
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas6

This article aims to empirically test the so called low-cost hypothesis. The hypothesis posits that cost moderates the strength of the relationship between environmental concern and behavior. The effects of the behavioral cost and environmental concern on household waste recycling were evaluated, using empirical data collected from 2,695 respondents in Cologne, Germany. Empirically, a clear effect of both behavioral cost and environmental concern can be identified. Recycling rates are higher when a curbside scheme is implemented or the distance to collection containers is low. In addition, the probability of recycling participation rises when the actor has a pronounced environmental concern. This effect of environmental attitudes does not vary with behavioral cost and opportunities. Therefore, the low-cost hypothesis is not supported by the study

Business · Economics · Empirical research · Environmental economics · Household waste · Ideology · Municipal solid waste · Political science · Politics · Public economics · Test (biology · Waste management · Engineering · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Environmental Sustainability in Business · Municipal Solid Waste Management · Ecology