"Waste Not, Want Not" a Study of Household Attitude Toward Recycling of Solid Wastes

Omran, Abdelnaser; Read, Adam D.

doi:10.30638/eemj.2008.001

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“…In fact, eco-literacy was a significant predictor of environmentally friendly behavior [42]. However, a few existing studies found no significant effect of the eco-literacy on enthusiasm to conserve the environment [43]. The inconsistent findings of prior studies call for further investigation.…”

Section: Eco-literacymentioning

confidence: 95%

Recycling Intention and Behavior among Low-Income Households

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To improve our knowledge of how to protect the environment, this study examined the factors that influence recycling intention and behavior among low-income households. The study adopted a cross-sectional design that relied on 380 low-income households who live in coastal Peninsular Malaysia. The findings revealed a positive effect of eco-literacy, environmental concern, and self-efficacy on the attitude towards environmentally friendly products. Subsequently, the findings also illustrated a positive effect of normative beliefs on subjective norms. Moreover, the results revealed a positive effect of attitude towards environmentally friendly products and perceived behavioral control (PBC) on recycling intention. Finally, there was a positive effect of both PBC and recycling intention on recycling behavior. Although this study's focus on a specific income group from a single country could limit generalizability; the findings nevertheless provide scholars and policymakers with significant insights into promoting recycling activities, which are expected to contribute to the environment and reduce the environmental and economic vulnerability among low-income households. Therefore, environmental and socioeconomic development organizations should assess the feasibility of recycling materials and develop a supportive system that facilitates and encourages recycling activities.

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Section: Eco-literacymentioning

confidence: 95%

Recycling Intention and Behavior among Low-Income Households

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“…Ramayah et al, 2012). However, the few existing studies report no significant effect of a conceptual understanding of one's surrounding environment on their enthusiasm to conserve the environment (Omran and Gebril, 2011;Said et al, 2007). In a recent study on similar issues in Malaysia, it was highlighted that even individuals possessing high levels of environmental awareness failed to act and/or practice certain attitudes that could improve their surroundings (Hassan et al, 2010).…”

Section: Recycling Intentions and Behaviorsmentioning

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Recycling intentions and behaviors among informal micro-entrepreneurs in Kelantan, Malaysia

Mamun

Saufi

Mohiuddin

et al. 2019

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Purpose As recycling is associated with various environmental benefits, it is important that it is encouraged in Malaysia. Taking the disappointingly low recycling rate in Malaysia as its backdrop, the purpose of this paper is to examine recycling intentions and behaviors among micro-entrepreneurs in Kelantan, Malaysia, drawing on the theory of planned behavior. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a cross-sectional design and stratified random sampling method to select 200 informal micro-entrepreneurs from Kota Bharu, Kelantan; then, quantitative data were collected through structured interviews. For data analysis, this study adopted variance-based structural equation modeling, i.e. PLS–SEM. Findings The findings indicated that environmental awareness had a significant positive effect on micro-entrepreneurs’ attitudes toward the environment. They also confirmed a positive and significant effect of attitude and perceived behavioral control on intention toward recycling and the effect of intention toward recycling on recycling behavior among the study sample. Practical implications Policies and programs focused on environmental awareness could nurture a positive attitude toward the environment, which, together with the capacities and resources available, could significantly influence the adoption of recycling behavior among informal entrepreneurs. Originality/value It is recommended that both public and private environmental protection and socio-economic development organizations combine their efforts to formulate and enforce policies and programs to promote recycling behavior among Malaysian entrepreneurs, which could spread the recycling spirit among all Malaysians.

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“…Generally, solid waste management is given a very low priority in Nigeria and other sub-Sahara Africa. Solid waste management is given very low priority in the budget due to limited finances (Omran, and Read, 2007). As a result, very limited funds are provided to the solid waste management sector by the governments.…”

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Review on Solid Waste Generation and Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Nigeria

Orhorhoro¹,

Oghoghorie²

2019

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management

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Nigeria just likes every other country in sub-Sahara Africa is faced with solid waste generation and management. Solid waste is dump indiscriminately and seen in huge heaps on any piece of unused land, around buildings, drainage system, institutions, playing ground, roads side, and in the open market places in major cities and towns. Living with solid wastes littered around seems to be an acceptable way of life among the people in this part of the world. This research work reported intensive review on solid wastes generation and management in this region using Nigeria as a case study. The application of knowledge of solid waste generation and management approach is crucial for inculcating a change of attitude towards improving the management of generated solid waste in this region. From the review, it was observed that biodegradable solid waste that can be managed via the biogas technology and landfill technology have the highest percentage fraction while the remaining fraction that comprised of non-biodegradable and combustible solid waste can be managed via other technology such incineration, gasification, pyrolysis, etc. Besides, the inefficient management of generated solid waste by individuals, households, institution, consumers and waste management companies can be attributed to inadequate information on waste management benefits, insufficient academic research and industry linkages, financial constraint, economic constraint, cultural constraint, lack of planning and projection, social constraint, lack of producers' involvement in waste management as well as poor implementation of government policies and lack of comprehensive legal framework.

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"Waste Not, Want Not" a Study of Household Attitude Toward Recycling of Solid Wastes

Cited by 18 publications

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Recycling Intention and Behavior among Low-Income Households

Recycling Intention and Behavior among Low-Income Households

Recycling intentions and behaviors among informal micro-entrepreneurs in Kelantan, Malaysia

Review on Solid Waste Generation and Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Nigeria

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