Purpose -This study investigates the recycling attitudes and behaviour of university students and staff members, and suggests ways to improve environmental policies and recycling facilities in a university campus. Design/methodology/approach -This study applies the theory of planned behaviour, through which it develops an instrument to measure the determinants of recycling behaviour among the people in a university campus. A survey was designed and administered at a public university in Hong Kong; 205 valid responses from 179 students and 26 staff members were collected. A partial least squares approach was used to validate the proposed model. This model accounted for the 42.1 per cent and 50.3 per cent variance (R 2 ) in behavioural intention and behaviour, respectively, vis-à -vis recycling activities. Findings -The survey results suggested that behavioural intention with regard to recycling is influenced by attitude, the subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, awareness of consequences, the moral norms, and convenience. Educational and promotional programmes highlighting the benefits and importance of recycling activities and convenience of the recycling facilities can be adopted as the key strategies to encourage recycling on campus.Research limitations/implications -The unique culture in relation to recycling in the specific campus environment and the nature of the sample might limit the generalisability of the results to other areas and contexts. The self-report-based measures adopted in this study might lead to a social desirability bias in the results provided by the respondents. Originality/value -The findings provide insightful information for universities and the wider community to shape a more user-friendly and convenient recycling scheme. This can fulfil the actors' social responsibility.
This study investigates the relationship among green perceived value, green trust, satisfaction, and repurchase intention of green products. A research model was developed to investigate the factors affecting the repurchase intention of green products. The research results demonstrated that green trust and satisfaction mediate the relationship between green perceived value and repurchase intention. The research results also indicated that the drivers of green product repurchase intention are represented by perceived value, green trust, and satisfaction. Companies should emphasize resources to improve these aspects in order to enhance green product repurchase intention among consumers.
This study investigates the role of green perceived value, green trust and perceived quality on the adoption behavior of green consumers. A survey was conducted using a sample of 188 respondents and a partial least squares approach was used to validate the research model. The research results show that both green perceived value and perceived quality have a direct influence on green purchase intention. Green trust also mediates the relationship between green perceived value and green purchase intention, which in turn predicts purchase behavior regarding green products. The research results indicate that the drivers of green product adoption are represented by green perceived value, green trust and perceived quality. Marketers should be putting more emphasis on this relatively new approach to green marketing strategies to induce purchase and adoption of green products, thereby creating competitive advantages for the company.
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