Abstract
 Green Information Systems: GIS, Geo-demographics, and Recycling Household Trash Track: Census and Geodemographics Author(s): Kenneth Field, Howard Macey A key factor in encouraging individuals to recycle is convenience. This study critically evaluates factors that influence the use of bring-sites in areas where the public are encouraged to take their dry recyclables for recycling. ArcGIS was central to the analysis of the impact of spatial factors e.g. distance and time on recycling behaviour. A survey of urban and rural populations in Surrey, UK, found that geo-demographic factors are important determinants in recycling motivation. An analysis of the location of bring-sites found that alternative collection points were favoured by different geo-demographic groups. The less affluent more typically favoured bring-sites situated in supermarket car parks whereas respondents in the affluent study zones preferred local authority managed sites. Similarly, distance, time, and route congestion were key factors in people's willingness to recycle. The study highlights differing recycling behaviours and the importance of modelling these using GIS for optimum site location. Kenneth Field Kingston University Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames , Surrey KT1 2EE GB Phone: +442085477541 E-mail: ken.field@kingston.ac.uk Howard Macey Kingston University Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames , Surrey KT1 2EE GB Phone: +442085472000 E-mail: howard.macey7@ntlworld.com |
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