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Thomas, Christine and Sharp, Veronica (2013). Understanding the normalisation of recycling behaviour and its implications for other pro-environmental behaviours: a review of social norms and recycling. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 79 pp. 11–20.

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Blundel, Richard; Monaghan, Adrian and Thomas, Christine (2013). SMEs and environmental responsibility: a policy perspective. Business Ethics: A European Review, 22(3) pp. 246–262.

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Thomas, Christine; Slater, Rachel and Cox, Jayne (2013). Influencing resourceful behaviours. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 79 pp. 1–3.

Blundel, Richard; Monaghan, Adrian and Thomas, Christine (2012). Promoting environmentally sustainable enterprises: some policy options. In: Blackburn, Robert and Schaper, Michael T. eds. Government, SMEs and Entrepreneurship Development: Policy, Practice and Challenges. Farnham: Gower, pp. 171–184.

Monaghan, Adrian; Blundel, Richard and Thomas, Christine (2012). Policies to promote environmental responsibility in SMEs: a case-based review. In: 18th Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference, 24-26 Jun 2012, University of Hull.

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Blundel, Richard; Monaghan, Adrian and Thomas, Christine (2011). Evaluating the role of enterprise policies in purposive sustainability transitions: a case-based comparison. In: Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) 2011 Conference, 9-10 Nov 2011, Sheffield, England.

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Austin, A.; Cox, J.; Barnett, J. and Thomas, C. (2011). Exploring catalyst behaviours: full Report: a report to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, London, UK.

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Thomas, Christine (2011). What role has the normalisation of recycling behaviour played in moving towards sustainable consumption? In: Sustainable Consumption – Towards Action and Impact (2011), International Scientific Conference, 6-8 Nov 2011, Hamburg, Germany.

Thomas, Christine; Lane, Andrew; Oreszczyn, Sue; Schiller, Frank and Yoxon, Mark (2009). Attitudes to the use of organic waste resources to land. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Thomas, Christine; Lane, Andrew; Oreszczyn, Sue; Schiller, Frank and Yoxon, Mark (2009). Recycling organic waste resources to land – communicating the issues. In: ISWA/APESB 2009 World Congress, Turning Waste into Ideas, 12-15 Oct 2009, Lisbon, Portugal.

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Bradley, P.; Thomas, C.; Druckman, A. and Jackson, T. (2009). Accounting for Food Waste: comparative analysis within the UK. Proceedings of the ICE - Waste and Resources Management, 162(1) pp. 5–13.

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Thomas, Christine; Schiller, Frank; Yoxon, Mark and Oreszczyn, Sue (2008). Research on attitudes for policy development in organic resource management. In: Waste 2008, 19-21 Sep 2008, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK.

Slater, R.; Frederickson, J.; Thomas, C.; Wield, D. and Potter, S. (2007). A critical evaluation of partnerships in municipal waste management in England. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 51(3) pp. 643–664.

Thomas, Christine (2007). Identification of key resource streams in commercial & industrial waste from small businesses in the food sector. Part 1: Main Report and Part 2: Appendices. Integrated Waste Systems Research Group, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK.

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Dacombe, Paul; Thomas, Christine; Yoxon, Mark; Maycox, Angela; Khan, Talat and Banks, Charles (2007). Integrated systems for practical recovery of non-MSW waste streams: Project No WR0205. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Thomas, C.; Banks, C.; Dacombe, P. and Maycox, A. (2006). Measuring the resource potential in commercial and industrial wastes from food related businesses. In: Waste 2006: Sustainable Waste and Resource Management, The Waste Conference Limited, Warwick University, UK.

Thomas, C.; Banks, C.; Dacombe, P.; Khan, T. and Maycox, A. (2006). Integrated systems for practical recovery of non-MSW waste streams. In: Waste 2006: Sustainable Waste and Resource Management, The Waste Conference Limited, Warwick University, UK.

Slater, Rachel; Frederickson, James; Thomas, Christine; Potter, Stephen and Wield, David (2006). Partnership working: new roles for local authorities. In: Waste 2006: Sustainable Waste and Resource Management (Vegh, Beatrix and Royle, John eds.), The Waste Conference Limited, Warwick University, UK, Warwick, UK, pp. 623–632.

Thomas, C.; Yoxon, M.; Slater, R. and Leaman, J. (2005). Motivators and barriers to behavioural change in recycling participation in inner city London. In: Waste 2005, 11-14 May 2005, Edmonton, Canada.

Thomas, C. (2004). Effective use of data in waste strategy planning in the UK. In: ISWA World Environment Congress, 17-21 Oct 2004, Rome, Italy.

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Thomas, Christine; Yoxon, Mark; Slater, Rachel and Leaman, John (2004). Changing recycling behaviour: an evaluation of attitudes and behaviour to recycling in the Western Riverside area of London. In: Waste 2004 Integrated Waste Management and Pollution Control Conference, 28-30 Sep 2004, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK.

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Thomas, Christine; Frederickson, James; Burnley, Stephen and Slater, Rachel (2003). Developing Integrated Waste Management Systems: Information Needs and the Role of Locally Based Data. Integrated Waste Systems, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK.

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Thomas, Christine; Slater, Rachel; Yoxon, Mark; Leaman, J. and Downing, J. (2003). What makes people recycle? An evaluation of attitudes and behaviour in London Western Riverside. In: International Solid Waste Association World Congress, Nov 2003, Melbourne, Australia.

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Thomas, Christine and Parfitt, Julian (2002). Developing a model for integrating waste data to enhance performance monitoring and strategic planning. In: Waste 2002 - Integrated Waste Management and Pollution Control: Research, Policy and Practice (Elvera, Elvera ed.), The Waste Conference Limited, Warwick, UK.

Parfitt, J.P. and Thomas, C. (2001). The effect of public understanding on kerbside recycling scheme performance. In: Eighth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, 1-5 Oct 2001, Sardinia, Italy.

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Thomas, Christine (2001). Public understanding and its effect on recycling performance in Hampshire and Milton Keynes. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 32(3-4) pp. 259–274.

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Boyle, Godfrey; Thomas, Christine and Wield, David (2000). Beyond single vision. Futures, 32(3-4) pp. 221–228.

Thomas, Christine (1986). Waste paper recycling: A community technology approach. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) thesis The Open University.

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Thomas, Chris (1981). Recycling opportunities for neighbourhoods and communities. ATG paper 10; Alternative Technology Group, The Open University.

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