How disposable culture took root in 20th-century Sweden—and spread globally

A new historical analysis traces how single-use products became normalized in Sweden, offering lessons for today's sustainability challenges. Understanding how disposables became institutionalized—rather than inevitable—could help policymakers and businesses reshape consumer expectations around waste and reusable alternatives.

Originaltitel: The Becoming of Single Use: The Institutionalization of Disposables during the Twentieth Century in Sweden