Influencing Resourceful Behaviours Conference Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

America Square Conference Centre, London

On the 23rd November, the Resource Recovery Forum (RRF) held a conference in London examining the latest thinking and research in influencing resourceful behaviours, and relating this to future horizons for the waste and resources sector.

The conference featured:

The conference gathered experts in the key aspects of understanding and influencing our values, attitudes and behaviours. Brook Lyndhurst helped design and lead the event along with the Open University and Waste Watch. It also had the active support of Sita UK and wasdeveloped in collaboration with the Environmental Sustainability KTN.

Links:

RRF conference

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