Aims and Objectives

The project aimed to:

  • examine how waste is managed within the household
  • identify the factors, such as socio-economic, which affect how waste is managed within households and in purchasing behaviours
  • understand purchasing behaviours within households and the relationship this has to waste creation
  • gain feedback from householders on the effectiveness of Cardiff County Council’s recycling scheme in their area
  • determine the most effective ways to engage householders to recycle and minimise their waste.