Behaviour change: Trialling a novel approach to reduce industrial stormwater pollution. (15th December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boulet, M.; Ghafoori, E.; Jorgensen, B.S.; Smith, L.D.G.
• Is Part Of: Journal of environmental management. Volume 204:Part 1(2017)
• Page Start: 272
• Page End: 281
• Publication Date: 2017-12-15
• Subjects: Stormwater -- Pollution -- Behaviour -- Non-structural -- Industrial; Environmental policy -- Periodicals; Environmental management -- Periodicals; Environment -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Periodicals; 363.705
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.09.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-4797

Abstract

Abstract: The evidence base for the performance and effectiveness of non-structural measures to manage stormwater pollution in industrial areas is relatively underdeveloped, despite their increased use in practice. This study aims to advance stormwater management practice and research by presenting a detailed case study of the development, implementation and evaluation of a targeted behaviour change trial that engaged small to medium industrial businesses in stormwater pollution prevention. Utilising a combination of different behaviour change strategies - including capacity building, social norms and commitment - a number of preventative stormwater pollution behaviours were changed in participating businesses. Our study provides a practice model for tackling stormwater pollution from a behavioural perspective that can be further developed by both practitioners and researchers to create effective and long-lasting change. Highlights: This study takes a behavioural approach to engage small to medium industrial businesses in stormwater pollution prevention. A number of positive changes in stormwater pollution protection behaviours from participating businesses were detected. This study provides a practice model for the relatively underdeveloped evidence base on stormwater pollution non-structural BMPs.