Biases In People And Systems

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The transition towards sustainable consumption and production requires public engagement and support. In this context, understanding the determinants of individual pro-environmental behavior can assist in sustainability policy design, and contribute to explaining cross-country and regional differenc…

A relationship between bias, lean tools, and waste – Author: Mahesh Babu Purushothaman, Jeff Seadon, Dave Moore

Unexpected challenges are an inherent part of any research project. Our team has been pleasantly surprised by a welcome challenge––some groups sort their waste so well that our data collection has…

Waste source separation has been a social dilemma globally with a low participation rate. This research attempted to solve this dilemma by exploring the effect of mandatory (versus voluntary) policies on waste separation from the perspective of the self-versus based on deterrence theory and self-enh…

Businesses and governments are using computer vision to make waste management safer and more efficient. AI models can sort waste quickly, handle hazardous

People tend to throw whole pieces of paper in the recycling bin — and fragments of paper in the trash. Research on the trend finds that we may be acting on unconscious prejudice about what is worth recycling.

Although it is now universally recognized that climate change will have large and serious consequences not only for the planet but also for business operations, the adaptation of strategic sustainable choices continues to fail. It must be recognized that many people and organizations have already ta…