Waste recycling in halls and flats at Lincoln University - Social and cultural implications: ERST 620 group project

Abstract

Lincworks, in partnership with the Lincoln University's Environmental Taskforce and in line with the university's Environmental Policy has launched a new recycling programme for the halls of residence and flats on Lincoln University campus. The recycling programme started in mid April and is the first stage of a "Zero Waste" scheme. (For further details see section 2.2). The ultimate goal is to remove the University's dependence on landfill. Altogether there are 459 students currently living in on-campus accommodations of which 59% are internationals (for further information see appendix). A major issue, however, is that the students in the flats and halls of residence have differing cultural and social backgrounds. This could influence how successful the recycling programme will operate. The aim of this project is to find out how the multi-cultural dimension of the halls of residence and flats on Lincoln campus will influence the recycling programme. This information will be used to propose implementation strategies that will maximise student participation.