{
  "id": 19359983,
  "title": "Neighborhood ties and social connections are linked to high recycling participation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/neighborhood-ties-and-social-connections-are-linked-to-high-recycling",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-10T15:40:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-11-neighborhood-social-linked-high-recycling.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Waste separation and recycling are essential to achieving a circular economy and sustainable resource management; however, the long-term success of well-established recycling systems depends on the continued participation of local residents. This study examined how social capital, defined as social relationships characterized by trust, reciprocity and mutual support, is associated with waste…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}