Barriers to Zero Waste

The zero waste lifestyle seemingly presents itself as a one-step panacea to the problem of overconsumption and waste production. Yet, very few are likely to follow through action. To understand this, we need to recognise the barriers that people experience.

There are multiple barriers to switching to a zero waste lifestyle. Here are a few prominent issues that are pertinent to the Singapore locale:

  1. (Contextual) Knowledge
  2. Perceived Control
  3. Norms
  4. Family structure