National parks should utilize waste reduction communication strategies that acknowledge moral norms and perceived difficulty
In the past few years, national parks in the United States have experienced an increased number of visitors, and with that, the amount of waste has also increased. Research has focused on identifying ways to reduce littering behavior by park visitors. However, little research has been conducted on visitors' waste generation, proper waste disposal, or the drivers of visitor behaviors around waste management. This study used visitor surveys to determine what factors influence waste generation and disposal behaviors to help inform future management strategies.