Rewiring Consumer Behavior: The Psychology Behind Successful Recycling Programs

Rewiring Consumer Behavior: The Psychology Behind Successful Recycling Programs

How do we transform consumer recycling from an occasional action into an automatic behavior? This session explores cutting-edge behavioral science insights that drive sustainable packaging choices and recycling habits. Through the innovative Perception Formula framework, attendees will learn how mental shortcuts (heuristics), emotional drivers (hormones), past experiences (history), and cultural background (heritage) influence consumer recycling decisions. Drawing from real-world case studies, we'll examine how leading brands have successfully embedded behavioral science principles into their packaging design and recycling initiatives to boost consumer participation and program effectiveness.

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Closing the Loop: Recycling Resources Designed to Change Consumer BehaviorJuliet Mathey, Recycling Education & Outreach Specialist, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
Jim Marcinko, Recycling Operations Director, WM
Christina Seibert, Executive Director, Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)
Walter Willis, Executive Director, Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO)
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