Waste Disposal Signage the University of Vermont
Conference Year
January 2022
Abstract
This study investigates consumer preferences for waste disposal signage on the University of Vermont’s campus. Consumer recall data on language, image, and color elements of signage for landfill, recycling, and compost waste receptacles was gathered to determine which signage elements prompt the most recall, comprehension, and positive association in consumers who use waste receptacles at the University of Vermont, and which elements are considered most important to said consumers. This research will be utilized by the UVM Recycling and Zero Waste office in determining which waste disposal signage is most effective for landfill, recycling, and compost waste receptacles across campus.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Marie-France Nelson
Faculty/Staff Collaborators
Corey Berman
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
Grossman School of Business
Second Student College
College of Arts and Sciences
Program/Major
Business Administration
Second Program/Major
French
Primary Research Category
Social Sciences
Waste Disposal Signage the University of Vermont
This study investigates consumer preferences for waste disposal signage on the University of Vermont’s campus. Consumer recall data on language, image, and color elements of signage for landfill, recycling, and compost waste receptacles was gathered to determine which signage elements prompt the most recall, comprehension, and positive association in consumers who use waste receptacles at the University of Vermont, and which elements are considered most important to said consumers. This research will be utilized by the UVM Recycling and Zero Waste office in determining which waste disposal signage is most effective for landfill, recycling, and compost waste receptacles across campus.