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Biography
Kim completed her PhD in Behavioural Science - Environment at Monash University exploring the role of media in turning the social tide on plastic avoidance.
Kim’s research experience lies in the area of social and government research where she has worked with a number of large organisations and departments such as DELWP, Sustainability Victoria, DHHS, and Australia Post.
Prior to joining BehaviourWorks Australia (BWA) she worked across many different social and behavioural research areas including road safety, mental health, vocational health and safety, patient satisfaction, and the environment. She also played an active role in designing and testing best practice methods for survey data collection.
Kim has been involved in a variety of research projects at BWA, initially exploring attitudes and behaviours related to health and social inclusion - including the use of emergency phone services, increasing immunisation rates, digital inclusion, and supporting vulnerable families. In recent years, she has started to specialise in environmental behaviour change, undertaking projects related to connection to nature, eco-label effectiveness, wildlife management, and waste prevention and disposal. She is currently overseeing a large multi-year research collaboration on Responsible Consumption.
Kim's main area of interest is minimising the impact of human behaviour on the natural world, particularly related to material consumption and conservation.
In addition to her research roles, Kim is also a member of Zoos Victoria's Science Advisory Committee and Plastic Oceans Australasia's Technical Advisory Panel.
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Behaviour Change
- Social Sciences
- Surveys and Survey Research
- Health Behaviour
- Environmental Behaviour
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Social Change
- Driving Behaviour
- Behavioural Sciences
Network
Projects
- 4 Finished
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DELWP - Victorians Valuing Nature
Jorgensen, B., Meis-Harris, J., Borg, K. & Hatty, M.
6/04/18 → 25/01/19
Project: Research
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BC-GRIP Behaviour change programs to reduce single use plastics
Borg, K., Lindsay, J., Curtis, J. & Smith, L.
3/01/18 → 25/03/21
Project: Other
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Family Violence Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
Smith, L., Wright, B., Borg, K. & Jungbluth, L.
1/10/16 → 30/11/18
Project: Research
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Biosecurity Risk Preparedness and Resilience in The NSW Aquaculture Industry: Exploring the Influences, Actions and Needs of Aquaculture Businesses
Curtis, J., Jungbluth, L. & Borg, K., Feb 2022, Melbourne Vic Australia. 49 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Research
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Communicating ‘normal’ behaviour: a randomised controlled trial experimenting with plastic avoidance media messages
Borg, K., Curtis, J. & Lindsay, J., 2022, In: Communication Research and Practice. 8, 4, 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Curbing plastic consumption: a review of single-use plastic behaviour change interventions
Borg, K., Lennox, A., Kaufman, S., Tull, F., Prime, R., Rogers, L. & Dunstan, E., 10 Apr 2022, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 344, 14 p., 131077.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
12 Citations (Scopus) -
Media and social norms: exploring the relationship between media and plastic avoidance social norms
Borg, K., 2022, In: Environmental Communication. 16, 3, p. 371-387 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Segmenting households based on food waste behaviours and waste audit outcomes: introducing Over Providers, Under Planners and Considerate Planners
Borg, K., Boulet, M., Karunasena, G. & Pearson, D., 1 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 351, 10 p., 131589.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus)
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Plastic Oceans Australasia (External organisation)
Kim Borg (Member)
Aug 2020 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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The Human Factor in Conservation
Julia Meis-Harris (Invited speaker) & Kim Borg (Invited speaker)
26 Nov 2018 → 27 Nov 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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To change behaviour, we need to talk about plastics differently
18/10/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Social media, social norms, and the question of plastic bags
9/12/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Avoiding plastic during the pandemic
Jo Lindsay, Kim Borg & Jim Curtis
6/07/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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Avoiding single-use plastic was becoming normal, until coronavirus. Here’s how we can return to good habits
Kim Borg, Jim Curtis & Jo Lindsay
24/06/20
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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We banned the plastic bag. When will online shopping packaging catch up?
27/05/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment