Kid Tested, Student Approved!

The green practices at the top ranked universities work because they are unique to the individual cultures. But how can we change the behavior of a culture that is not already in favor of environmental issues? The Fun Theory, created by Volkswagen, is an example of how communities all over the world are using fun to “change people’s behavior for the better.” A piano staircase to increase use of stairs, bottle bank arcade to increase recycling of glass bottles, and the World’s deepest trash bin to reduce littering are a few examples of how fun can change behaviors. These techniques could easily be implemented at Texas A&M to further promote green behavior in students. My research will explore what students require on a college campus to ensure environmentally responsible behaviors.