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- 20th Dec 2021
Pre-owned: Using environmental and cost-saving messages to encourage buying second-hand
As we wind down for the festive season, we'll soon be seeing lots of adverts for post-Christmas sales. As tempting as they may be, the message from COP26 just a few weeks ago is that we are at a critical point in time for determining the future wellbeing of the…
- Blog
- 9th Mar 2022
How much are we willing to pay to make home heating greener?
When it comes to reducing emissions from the way people heat their homes (home heating is currently responsible for around 14% of UK emissions), the UK government (alongside many other countries) is betting a lot on heat pumps. We tried to understand how willing UK householders are to adopt a…
- Blog
- 22nd Mar 2022
It pays to try public transport
In Australia, the tyranny of distance has led to a historical reliance on commuting by car. But small vehicles account for a total of 10% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, and the emissions from these vehicles are as much as 40% higher than other countries. This comes in addition to…
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- 4th Apr 2022
Applying Behavioural Insights to Reduce Commuting Emissions
Globally, transport emissions are rising faster than those in any other sector. In Canada alone, transportation accounted for a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, a 16% increase from 2005 levels. How people get to work contributes to this issue.
- Blog
- 4th Apr 2022
Let’s reset how we commute to save emissions
We need to build a future where the green choice is the obvious choice. To achieve our climate change goals, making public transit, biking, walking, or green commuting the obvious choice will be critical.
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Dr Bobby Stuijfzand
Bobby is a Principal Research Advisor and the Head of Data Science at BIT. Bobby’s main focus is the growth of behavioural data science for positive social impact at BIT. Bobby has delivered work in policy areas such as health, financial behaviour, and sustainability. Bobby holds a PhD degree in…
- Blog
- 13th Apr 2022
The role of behaviour change in the race to Net Zero
Last week the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group 3 released its sixth assessment report (AR6). Coming around every 6-8 years these hefty tomes summarise the state of climate knowledge from the scientific community, and this one is all about solutions. Since we’ll be pushing 2030 by the…
- Blog
- 14th Apr 2022
Three ways behavioral insights can help shift peak energy demand
Across the Americas, climate change is putting pressure on energy providers. To keep the lights on during extreme weather, behavioural science can help
- Blog
- 22nd Apr 2022
How To Promote Better Waste Management With Behavioural Insights
Our planet can’t handle the amount of trash we produce but behavioral insights can help encourage proper disposal
- Blog
- 1st Jun 2022
What happens when cycling, walking, or taking the bus is faster than driving?
As traffic deaths hit a 15-year high in the US, Mexico City is showing what’s possible using a behavioral insights lens to guide investments
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