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Convenience improves composting and recycling rates in high-density residential buildings

Alessandra DiGiacomoDepartment of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
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David W.-L. WuDepartment of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaView further author information
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Peter LenkicDepartment of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaView further author information
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Bud FraserSustainability & Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaView further author information
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Jiaying ZhaoDepartment of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada;Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaView further author information
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Alan KingstoneDepartment of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, CanadaView further author information
Pages 309-331 | Received 20 Jun 2016, Accepted 01 Mar 2017, Published online: 12 Apr 2017

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