Young influencers on waste disposal

Parimala Nesamany (left) and nephews Eshwar (right) and Sydhart sorting out recycling items they have gathered over the week. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star

A lot of emphasis has been placed on making behaviour changes in terms of waste management in recent years.

The “no plastic bag” and “no plastic straw” policies in some states have been among measures taken to encourage the public to be more aware of their waste generation and disposal behaviour.