Swedish experiment shows 70% reduction in hazardous waste mismanagement
Swedish municipalities are testing a new way to separate hazardous waste and old electronics closer to people's homes. By making it easier for households to drop off these items, they found that more waste was correctly sorted. The new system led to a 70% increase in hazardous waste separation and a 76% increase in old electronics separation. This shows that when it's more convenient, people are willing to recycle more, helping to create better waste management systems.