Behavioural Insights

'Understanding Behaviour, Informing Change'

Behavioural Insights research helps to understand why people behave the way they do and what can encourage more sustainable choices. Using quantitative and qualitative research, the programme provides evidence to inform policy, behavioural interventions, stakeholder engagement and national awareness campaigns across priority circular areas including textiles, food waste, repair, reuse, plastics, packaging and construction. 

The EPA has published the following quantitative and qualitative research findings which can be easily downloaded for viewing:

1. Textiles
2. Repair
3. Food Waste
4. Reuse
5. Plastics
6. Single Use Packaging for Fruit & Veg
7. Construction and Demolition