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    The impact of SMS messages on young people's participation in recycling campaigns

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    Los residuos se han convertido en un verdadero problema en las sociedades desarrolladas; en EspanĢƒa, la generacioĢn de residuos estaĢ por encima de la media europea. Conseguir un cambio de actitud en la poblacioĢn para que adquiera comportamientos maĢs respetuosos con el medio ambiente resulta imprescindible. El objeto de este artiĢculo es estudiar la efectividad de los mensajes SMS a la hora de promover el reciclado de envases de aluminio en los adolescentes. Para ello se ha empleado una metodologiĢa cualitativa y cuantitativa, concretamente, se han realizado grupos de discusioĢn y cuestionarios a joĢvenes entre 14 y 18 anĢƒos. Las conclusiones aportan elementos de intereĢs para los gestores en comunicacioĢn ambiental.Waste has become a real problem in developed countries; in Spain, municipal waste generated is higher than the European average. To encourage real change in citizensā€™ behaviour in order to achieve a more environmentally friendly society is essential for real sustainable development. The aim of this article is to investigate the effectiveness of workshops and text messages in promoting aluminum recycling among adolescents through quantitative and qualitative investigations, specifically focus groups and questionnaires to young people between 14 and 18 years old. The conclusions of this study provide elements of information that are of interest of those involved in the management of environmental information, and particularly in the designing of communication campaigns to promote recycling among young people more effectively

    The impact of SMS messages on young people's participation in recycling campaigns

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    Los residuos se han convertido en un verdadero problema en las sociedades desarrolladas; en EspanĢƒa, la generacioĢn de residuos estaĢ por encima de la media europea. Conseguir un cambio de actitud en la poblacioĢn para que adquiera comportamientos maĢs respetuosos con el medio ambiente resulta imprescindible. El objeto de este artiĢculo es estudiar la efectividad de los mensajes SMS a la hora de promover el reciclado de envases de aluminio en los adolescentes. Para ello se ha empleado una metodologiĢa cualitativa y cuantitativa, concretamente, se han realizado grupos de discusioĢn y cuestionarios a joĢvenes entre 14 y 18 anĢƒos. Las conclusiones aportan elementos de intereĢs para los gestores en comunicacioĢn ambiental.Waste has become a real problem in developed countries; in Spain, municipal waste generated is higher than the European average. To encourage real change in citizensā€™ behaviour in order to achieve a more environmentally friendly society is essential for real sustainable development. The aim of this article is to investigate the effectiveness of workshops and text messages in promoting aluminum recycling among adolescents through quantitative and qualitative investigations, specifically focus groups and questionnaires to young people between 14 and 18 years old. The conclusions of this study provide elements of information that are of interest of those involved in the management of environmental information, and particularly in the designing of communication campaigns to promote recycling among young people more effectively
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