'Want to, but can't': New model explains the gap in waste separation behavior

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Sep 10, 2025, 3:31 pm120 ptsTrending
Household waste constitutes 30–40% of municipal solid waste globally. Separating waste at the household level into compostable, recyclable, and non-recyclable is a crucial first step for local governments to process solid waste effectively. However, large gaps between a person's willingness to separate waste…

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