Serco-backed study shows that local authorities that operate recycling incentive schemes are sending less waste to landfill, but lack of data makes analysis difficult
It was to be a shining example of nudge theory in action. During the early days of the coalition the use of incentives rather than penalties to encourage people to recycle more was hailed by the government,...
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