The Behaviour of the Third Age towards the Recycling of printed paper in the Region of Attica. Case Study: The Municipalities of Egaleo and Chaidari.

Author: Xenophontas Passas, Roido Mitoula, Eleni Sardianou, Eleni Theodoropoulou

2018/19

Brief Summary

The purpose of this thesis is to examine the determinant factors of recycling and in particular of paper recycling. The research focuses on paper recycling behaviour on the part of the elderly in the Region of Attica.

The final sample of the survey amounted to 375 participants. Behaviour towards paper recycling seems to be affected by the intention to recycle, subjective patterns, perceived behavioural control, moral standards, educational level, monthly family income and monthly pension.

Relevance

Presenting the case studies about recycling behaviours among elderly in different regions and determing socio-demographic factors regarding the intentions for recycling

Project No.: 2022-1-BG01-KA220-ADU-000085169

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.