A shot at $1,000 or a guaranteed 10 cents? UBC study suggests choice could up recycling rates
June 25, 2025
A study from the University of B.C.'s department of psychology says recycling rates in B.C. and Alberta could be enhanced if people returning containers were able to choose between reclaiming the 10-cent deposit or, instead, having a small chance at winning $1,000.
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