APS

2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025

Intervening to Increase the Use of Reusable Grocery Bags: A Two-Year Analysis of Behavior-Change Interventions

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · General

  • Charlotte Cunningham
    Virginia Tech
  • Anastasia Semenova
    Virginia Tech Psychology Department
  • Karina Daniel
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
  • Scott Geller
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
  • Jack Wardale

Abstract

This behavioral science targets the use of reusable bags for purchases at two large grocery stores. Behavioral observations indicated that 75% of 3,071 customers used plastic bags. A new large poster reads: “Please Remember to Use Reusable Bags for Your Groceries” and a reminder car tag is handed to customers.

Climate Change

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