The Environmental Impact of the Rise in Single-Household Products

Single-person households have become a global phenomenon, especially in industrialized and developed countries, driven primarily by social changes such as decreasing birth rates and rising living costs. As a result, the increase in single-person households has led to a higher demand for single-serving products worldwide. This study examines the environmental impact of the growing number of single-person households, with a specific focus on the increasing amount of plastic packaging used in single-serving products in South Korea. The survey findings highlight the significant environmental burden of these products, both in terms of landfill waste and carbon footprint.