Attitudes and Behaviours Regarding the Sorting of Used Packaging in the Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria Region

Fernandes, Maria Eduarda; Silva, Carlos Gomes da; Ferreira, Alcina Gaspar; Febra, Lígia; C., João Maurício

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Fernandes, Maria Eduarda

Silva, Carlos Gomes da

Ferreira, Alcina Gaspar

Febra, Lígia

C., João Maurício

Abstract(s)

This eBook, developed within the scope of the Embalagem do Futuro® Project (PPS08), summarizes the main findings of a study on household behaviours and attitudes towards the sorting of used packaging (plastic, metal/aluminium, glass, cardboard/paper, and coffee capsules) in the Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria Region (CIMRL). Based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour, one of the main theoretical frameworks used to understand the complexity of human social behaviour, together with moral norms and pro-environmental values, an online survey was conducted among households in the CIMRL. From the 1 113 validated responses, the results show a very positive attitude towards sorting used packaging, along with a sense of social pressure, moral obligation, and responsibility to do so. Households report that sorting is easy, that they have the knowledge to sort correctly, and that they hold strong proenvironmental values. Respondents declare that they sort all or almost all of their packaging waste: plastic (83%), metal/ aluminium (78%), glass (90%), and cardboard/paper (84%). Municipal recycling bins located in public spaces are the most frequently used collection points, except for coffee capsules, which are mainly deposited in recycling stations located in commercial establishments. Although most households are still unfamiliar with reverse vending machines, they express a strong intention to use them in the future and to recommend them to friends and family.

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Site do CARME, Publicações 2025 - Relatórios Técnicos e eBooks: https://carme.ipleiria.pt/attitudes-and-behaviours-regarding-the-sorting-of-used-packaging-in-the-intermunicipal-community-of-the-leiria-region/

Keywords

used packaging recycling sorting reverse vending machine CIMRL

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/14368

Citation

Fernandes, M.E, Silva, C.G., Ferreira, A.G., Febra, L, Maurício C., J. (2025). Attitudes and Behaviours Regarding the Sorting of Used Packaging in the Intermunicipal Community of the Leiria Region. CARME, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria. ISBN 978-972-8415-31-0. https://doi.org/10.25766/envf-6z06