differences in self reported recycling behavior of first and second generation south asians
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Differences in self reported recycling behavior of first and
second generation South Asians in Ontario, Canada
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344914002675
By: Dr. Calvin Lakhanhttp://wastewiki.info.yorku.ca/
lakhanc@yorku.ca
Overview• Study examined differences in self reported recycling
behavior between first and second generation South Asians
• 341 survey participants in 7 communities• Study focused on:
• Identifying differences in recycling attitudes/behaviors• How do past recycling experiences affect current
recycling behavior?
Methods
• Surveys and semi structured interviews conducted in 7 municipalities in Southern Ontario
• Survey organized into four main ares:• 1) Attitudes towards recycling• 2) Self reporting recycling behavior• 3) Past recycling experiences• 4) Demographic Information
Results
• Significant differences in self reported recycling behavior when comparing first and second generation immigrants
• First generation immigrants do not readily recognize the importance of recycling, or understand promotion and education materials
• Past recycling participation is a significant predictor of recycling behavior among ethnic minorities
Conclusions • Municipalities need to develop alternative methods of
recycling engagement to encourage recycling participation among first generation South Asian recyclers
• Second generation ethnic minorities report much higher levels of environmental concern and willingness to participate in recycling initiatives
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