A tale of two locational settings: is there a link between pro-environmental behaviour at work and at home?

Tudor, T. L., Barr, S. W. and Gilg, A. W. (2007) A tale of two locational settings: is there a link between pro-environmental behaviour at work and at home? Local Environment - The International Journal of Justice and Sustainability. 12(4), pp. 409-421. 1354-9839.

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Item Type:	Article
Abstract:	This paper examines the nature of the relationship between sustainable waste management behaviour between the 'home' and 'work' settings. A questionnaire survey of 566 employees of the Cornwall NHS (National Health Service) was used to examine the nature of the behaviour between the two settings and to understand the main factors influencing the behaviour. The results indicate that there is strong link in the behaviour of individuals between the two settings, with employees who practised recycling activities at home also being more likely to practise a similar behaviour at work. There was also some similarity in the level of sustainability of the behaviour between the two settings. These behaviours were strongly influenced by the underlying attitudes and beliefs of the staff towards the environment. The implications for policy-making to improve sustainable waste management behaviour amongst individuals in England and Wales are also discussed
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE170 Environmental policy T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD794.5 Recycling
Creators:	Tudor, Terry L, Barr, Stewart W and Gilg, A W
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Environmental Science (to 2009)
Date:	1 August 2007
Date Type:	Publication
Page Range:	pp. 409-421
Journal or Publication Title:	Local Environment - The International Journal of Justice and Sustainability
Volume:	12
Number:	4
Language:	English
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1080/13549830701412513
ISSN:	1354-9839
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1201

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