Disgust drives littering: Research links unclean waste stations to incorrect disposal

Research from the University of Gothenburg shows that dirty waste disposal areas trigger feelings of disgust that make residents more likely to dispose of their waste incorrectly - with the effect strongest among people who are particularly sensitive to disgust.

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