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Community norms key to tackling plastic waste: Nagaland University study

Dimapur: A Nagaland University study found that community expectations and social norms strongly influence how people handle plastic waste, highlighting the need for waste-management strategies that work through trusted local institutions and community networks rather than relying on awareness campaigns alone. The study examined the factors influencing plastic-handling practices by 226 residents across Kohima, Dimapur [] The post Community norms key to tackling plastic waste: Nagaland University study appeared first on NorthEast Now .

5 Oct 2026 8:58 pm