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Bogert, Susan; Morris, Jeffrey – Resource Recycling, 1993
Reports the findings of a study that documented 1992 costs of residential curbside recycling versus disposal systems in four Washington State cities: Seattle, Spokane, Bellingham, and Vancouver. Results indicated that recycling can be less expensive than disposal when the revenues obtained from selling recycled materials are considered. (MDH)
Descriptors: Community Education, Cost Effectiveness, Economic Factors, Environmental Education
Springer, Tim; Haver, Roark – Resource Recycling, 1994
Examined the results of public education waste prevention workshops whose goal was to reduce waste by 5%. Workshop participants reduced waste by 5.6% compared to nonparticipants. Describes the program, survey methods utilized, and cost effectiveness of the program. (MDH)
Descriptors: Community Education, Conservation (Environment), Cost Effectiveness, Ecology
