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