Research and evaluation

Finding out what you need to know

Research is essential for planning and to see whether the changes you make deliver the results you want. It can help you decide what environmental services you need and how you should implement them. Or it can tell you whether the practices you have put in place are working - and if not, why not.

The usefulness of the results will always depend on the quality of the research and how it is evaluated. By using Resource Futures you can rest assured that the decisions you make are based on accurate information and insightful analysis.

Our research and evaluation specialists have worked across the range of sustainability issues, from  communication strategies to introducing new waste services and piloting new business services. With Resource Futures you get a choice. We can be called upon to work holistically on the full research strategy formulation, research methodology, delivery and full analysis and reporting or any singular part of this process.

The types of research we offer include:

• Primary data gathering of observed behaviour, including waste analysis

• Market research using face-to-face, on-line or paper-based recording techniques

• Social science research to investigate motivators and barriers to changing
   behaviour

• Feasibility studies based on our practical experience of delivering
   resource efficiency projects for both the public and business sectors

These are based on a wide range of techniques, from desk research to running practical pilot studies. Whichever we use, you can be sure it will be the most appropriate for your objectives, and that the analysis and reports will give you fresh insights into your intended audience and how to achieve what you want.

To ensure greater control over each project we manage the primary data gathering ourselves, either by phone, field work, web or post. This means you can be confident that the data will be accurate and the project delivered on time.

See more information on our monitoring and evaluation services for the public sector here.