Demographics and Recycling: Effects of Types of Materials

While many studies have investigated the relationship between various demographic variables and recycling behavior, the definition of recycling behavior used has frequently limited the depth of information gained. This study tests a methodology using the actual percentage of recyclable material recycled, and relating this measure of recycling behavior to demographic variables using a multiple regression analysis. This study also looks at the differential effects of demographic variables on different recyclable materials. Results show that the methodology seems to be acceptable, and that demographics in this sample appear to have different effects on different materials.

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