The Little Book of Green Nudges

The nudge: Provide people with simple tips about specific small behaviour changes they could make, and ask them to plan out the steps they will take along the way. Evidence that it’s effective: When employees planned their recycling intentions, a company produced less waste going to landfill. 30 Why it works: We’re more likely to act on our intentions when we have a specific plan with concrete actions and steps to overcome potential barriers. Simple guidelines and rules of thumb can also keep us on track, as can prompts or reminders at key moments and feedback on the positive effects of our behaviour. Help people plan and follow through MAKE IT TIMELY

Provide checklists

How? In student accommodation, provide step- by-step checklists to help residents make more sustainable decisions: for example, how to use leftover food and avoid food waste, how to obtain secondhand or shared items on campus, and how to reduce energy consumption at home. Who might be involved? Campus sustainability coordinators, student sustainability groups, campus building managers

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