The document discusses research on public attitudes toward waste and best practices for engagement. Key findings from research show that waste behavior is influenced by contextual factors like availability of recycling and that specific waste behaviors should be studied separately. The document also provides an example of best practice in engagement by Veolia, who ran a community group to understand local views on a waste facility. Finally, the document argues that effective public engagement requires involvement from citizens, businesses, and governments and can provide technical and knowledge benefits as well as depoliticize waste issues.