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The Effects of Posted Feedback on Littering: Another Look

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 October 2014

Robyn S. Dixon  and
Dennis W. Moore
Robyn S. Dixon
Affiliation:
Department of Education, University of Auckland
Dennis W. Moore
Affiliation:
Department of Education, University of Auckland
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Abstract

This study investigated the effectiveness of posted feedback as a litter control strategy in a university cafeteria. Patronage and litter rates were monitored daily throughout the second term of the academic year. Posted feedback was effective in reducing litter rates relative to baseline. Reductions in litter rates were maintained following intervention and continued to be evident 2 weeks after the completion of the study. Results support previous findings that posted feedback is a simple and effective method of litter control.

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Behaviour Change , Volume 9 , Issue 2 , June 1992 , pp. 83 - 86
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Copyright © The Author(s) 1992

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