Households’ recycling efforts

摘要: Abstract Households’ recycling effort is often argued to be of an insignificant size. It also frequently that this contribution, if significant, not a cost households, since it voluntary. Thus households’ use time and energy are disregarded in cost-benefit analyses stricter targets. In survey, based on 1162 interviews, we find sorting at source involves significant extra the households. On average, each those asked reported they close half hour week for cleaning, transporting recyclable waste. 185 h used per tonne Four out ten warm or hot water clean materials. When investigating motives waste, many perceive as mandatory, while some fact pleasant activity itself. Moral widespread. A majority would prefer company took over were possible, respondents willing pay US$ 20/year service.