7.3.8—Promoting sustainable SDW management
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2026
- Objective
- 7.3.8
- Level
- HL
Make the Better Action Possible
Sustainable SDW management improves when policy, incentives, information and infrastructure make the safer action feasible and worthwhile.
| Barrier | Suitable lever |
|---|---|
| disposal is artificially cheap | taxes or charges reflecting waste |
| recovery has weak financial value | deposits, subsidies or incentives |
| unsafe practice remains permitted | legislation and enforceable standards |
| norms or knowledge are weak | education, campaigns and social policy |
| households lack a practical route | accessible bins, collection and disposal facilities |
Separate bins without reliable collection or clear labels can increase contamination; combine access, instructions and feedback, then measure participation and recovery quality.
Awareness alone does not overcome price, access or enforcement barriers.