Boulet M, Ghafoori E, Jorgensen BS, Smith LDG. Behaviour change: Trialling a novel approach to reduce industrial stormwater pollution.
J Environ Manage 2017;
204:272-281. [PMID:
28898748 DOI:
10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.09.003]
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Abstract
The evidence base for the performance and effectiveness of non-structural measures to manage stormwater pollution in industrial areas is relatively underdeveloped, despite their increased use in practice. This study aims to advance stormwater management practice and research by presenting a detailed case study of the development, implementation and evaluation of a targeted behaviour change trial that engaged small to medium industrial businesses in stormwater pollution prevention. Utilising a combination of different behaviour change strategies - including capacity building, social norms and commitment - a number of preventative stormwater pollution behaviours were changed in participating businesses. Our study provides a practice model for tackling stormwater pollution from a behavioural perspective that can be further developed by both practitioners and researchers to create effective and long-lasting change.
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