No clue about bioplastics
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We analyze recycling decisions for bioplastics using a natural field experiment. Bioplastics have environmental benefits – such as reduced energy use in production and enhanced biodegredation compared to conventional plastics. Recycling that are not consistent with government guidelines, however, may cause rebound effect. For instance when biobased plastics contaminate organic waste streams, or compostable streams. The of these new be offset by the damage caused decisions. experiment we set up test this behavior exploits setting lemonade tasting. In our experimental treatments, subjects exposed different types logos on their cups well varying amounts information. two compare terms whether recycle according guidelines. Our results show over 90% dispose cup plastic waste, which is intended stream some bioplastics. None treatments can snap out default behavior. interpret finding having no clue how
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عنوان ژورنال: Ecological Economics
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['0921-8009', '1873-6106']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolecon.2021.107245