The global plastic waste issue, exacerbated by China’s 2018 import ban, has compelled many countries to confront their domestic waste challenges, particularly within households.
Women play a crucial role in household waste management, and their unique perspectives and contributions are essential for developing effective strategies to address plastic waste.
A gender perspective into environmental policies, as women often bear the brunt of household waste management due to existing gender norms.
Advance research on environmental sustainability
Contextualize household plastic waste issues
Focus on local nuances and comparative differences
Addressing key questions regarding the diverse influences on household waste management examined in our research.
In what ways are households influencing the plastic waste economy, considering the connections between gender, environmental impact, and consumer behavior under capitalism?
How do social, historical, and digital practices influence the ways individuals and households manage plastic waste, while also considering the varying effects of policies on different groups?
How is the history of women’s engagement with plastic as a labour saving technology important in thinking about future policies on plastic waste reduction and environmental sustainability?
How do the discourses on various media platforms like printed magazines and social media sites shape women’s household practices?
We investigate how cultural contexts and technological advancements shape waste behaviors and strategies within communities.
We explore household plastic waste management by utilizing ethnographic research and extensive surveys.
To gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of plastic waste management, we conduct life history interviews and archival searches.
We analyze online data and conduct in-depth interviews to explore how digital platforms impact household plastic waste management.
We investigate how cultural contexts and technological advancements shape waste behaviors and strategies within communities.
Highlights the crucial role of its 261,800 migrant domestic workers in household waste management.
Contradiction exists between rigorous sorting practices and the Japan’s tendency to overpack products with plastics.
Women disproportionately handle household sustainability tasks but face a “male-breadwinner” framework that adds to their burden.
Meet the collaborators behind this project, dedicated to advancing understanding of household plastic waste management.