http://www.brooklyndhurst.co.uk/rss.php Project RSS Feed en-us http://www.brooklyndhurst.co.uk/exploring-catalyst-behaviours-_123.html An exploration of the knock-on effects of participation in pro-envirnmental behaviours, comprising an extensive literature review and original primary research. http://www.brooklyndhurst.co.uk/delivering-regeneration-through-environmental-improvements-_121.html Brook Lyndhurst was commissioned by the Environment Agency to show, through four case studies, how it contributes to regeneration through its environmental improvement, green space and community partnership projects. http://www.brooklyndhurst.co.uk/enhancing-participation-in-kitchen-waste-collections-_119.html An investigation into the ways in which individual and household attitudes and behaviours – together with service design – deter or encourage participation in food waste collections http://www.brooklyndhurst.co.uk/londons-food-sector-greenhouse-gas-emissions-_118.html This report builds on the Mayor's 2007 Climate Change Action Plan and the London Food Strategy (2006) by quantifying the contribution of London's food sector to the capital's greenhouse gas emissions http://www.brooklyndhurst.co.uk/testing-innovative-approaches-for-achieving-pro-environmental-behaviours---schools-as-networks--_113.html This project aims to test a variety of techniques for encouraging pro-environmental behaviour in schools http://www.brooklyndhurst.co.uk/household-waste-prevention-evidence-review-_112.html A synthesis review to draw together findings from past research in order to provide an accurate and up-to-date picture of existing policy-relevant evidence about waste prevention and associated pro-environmental behaviour in the UK. http://www.brooklyndhurst.co.uk/social-capital-a-rural-perspective-_111.html The research was designed to go beyond headline statistics relating to social capital and quality of life in rural areas and look in more depth at differing experiences in different rural locations. In particular it sought to investigate how social capital is experienced in rural England; what, if anything, distinguishes rural social capital from urban social capital; and if experiences of social capital are found to differ by person and place, what might help explain this difference. This project continues Defra’s programme of research designed to deepen understanding of rural life in England and the experiences and needs of rural residents. It will feed into Defra’s departmental strategic objective (DSO) for strong rural communities by contributing to the body of evidence relating to how these needs may be addressed through public policy and service delivery. http://www.brooklyndhurst.co.uk/consumer-understanding-of-green-terms-_109.html An investigation into consumer responses to, and understanding of, the terms used to refer to 'green' issues, from recycling to air miles; and from carbon footprints to water neutrality. http://www.brooklyndhurst.co.uk/the-diffusion-of-environmental-behaviours-the-role-of-influential-individuals-in-social-networks-_110.html An investigation into the notion of 'green' mavens, with a view to identifying specific opportunities for communications and policy http://www.brooklyndhurst.co.uk/sustainable-local-economies-for-health-project-slehp-_100.html As part of the "London Works for Better Health" project in collaboration with the London Health Commission, this project developed a framework for appraising what makes a local economy both sustainable and health-promoting. The research involved an in-depth literature review drawing on the evidence base in areas of diversity and recruitment, affordable housing, childcare provision, transport and skills. It also drew on the distinctive characteristics of London – as an economy and a place to live and work. The resultant framework is intended to enable employers to make informed decisions regarding health and sustainability.