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Households from developing countries do not sort their solid waste: truth or myth?

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  • Manuel A. Zambrano-Monserrate
  • Maria Alejandra Ruano
  • Cristina Yoong-Parraga

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By practicing solid waste source separation, some materials can be reused or recycled, thus achieving environmental, economic, and social benefits. Solid waste source separation reduces the emission of gases that cause global warming and climate change. Despite its benefits, previous studies have shown that it is a rare practice in households in developing countries. In this study, the behavior of households in Ecuador is analyzed regarding the separation of organic and inorganic waste. The importance of studying both the urban and rural population is highlighted, and it is found that glass is the least classified material in the country. Moreover, it is shown that the level of education and access to the Internet are determinants of household behavior when separating waste. However, this effect is greater in the rural population than in the urban one. Finally, public policies are recommended according to the results obtained.

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  • Manuel A. Zambrano-Monserrate & Maria Alejandra Ruano & Cristina Yoong-Parraga, 2020. "Households from developing countries do not sort their solid waste: truth or myth?," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 63(14), pages 2577-2592, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:63:y:2020:i:14:p:2577-2592
    DOI: 10.1080/09640568.2020.1741341
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