Assessing the Measurement Model for Source-Separating Waste for Recycling under a Proposed Smart Waste Management Scheme in Shah Alam, Malaysia

Bazrbachi, Abdullatif; Sidique, Shaufique Fahmi; Adam, Shehu Usman; Ismail, Normaz Wana; Sheng, Tey Yeong

doi:10.3390/recycling8040058

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“…Based on the data derived from KDEB Waste Management, which handles rubbish collection and public cleanliness in the state of Selangor, food waste significantly increased during the month of Ramadan. In Selangor itself, food waste from Ramadan bazaars has increased by 45% in 2023 compared to 2022 (Bazrbachi et al ., 2023; The Star, 2023). On another note, the inadequacies of the Malaysian municipal solid waste management system in managing increased food waste (Hamid et al ., 2012) necessitate a system upgrade.…”

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Spur of the moment: the unintended consequences of excessive food purchases and food waste during Ramadan

Hassan,

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2024

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PurposeFood waste, a global conundrum with adverse socioeconomic and environmental implications, occurs when more money is spent on food during occasions akin to Ramadan. This study examines the moderating role of antecedents (festive experience, nostalgic food memory, perceived scarcity, and religiosity) to understand the impacts of excessive food buying on Ramadan food waste.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional survey was performed with a self-administered questionnaire using Google Forms to gather data on social media. Notably, 349 valid responses were analysed via Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4 for model development and hypothesis testing.FindingsFestive experience, nostalgic memory, and perceived food scarcity could explain excessive buying behaviour. In this vein, excessive food buying contributed to Ramadan food waste. Meanwhile, religiosity was found to moderate excessive food-buying behaviour.Practical implicationsThe empirical findings offered useful insights for practitioners and policymakers to implement optimal marketing strategies and interventions that improve responsible consumption and minimise food waste.Originality/valueThis study provided a sound understanding of consumer buying behaviour during Ramadan regarding food waste and overconsumption. The current work delineated the role of descriptive, injunctive norms and cognitive dissonance in shaping buying behaviour during Ramadan.

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Spur of the moment: the unintended consequences of excessive food purchases and food waste during Ramadan

Hassan,

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2024

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Predicting Generation Z consumers’ food waste reduction behavior through social media marketing activities: a mediated model

Attiq,

Mumtaz,

Abbasi

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PurposeThe present study aims to examine the impact of social media marketing activities (SMMAs) on the adoption of food waste reduction behavior among Generation Z consumers within the restaurant service industry in Pakistan. The study focuses on the impact of social media advertisements and investigates the mediating influence of waste reduction intentions on actual behavior. This underscores the significance of contextual and emotional variables in comprehending consumer behaviors.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a cross-sectional research methodology to examine the impact of SMMAs on the behavior of Generation Z consumers in Pakistan’s food service industry with regard to reducing food waste. A study was conducted to investigate the restaurant purchasing behaviors of a sample consisting of 449 individuals belonging to the millennial generation, often known as Generation Z.FindingsThe majority of variables related to SMMA, except for interactivity and personalization, were shown to have a positive impact on individuals’ intents to reduce food waste. The study observed a significant relationship between consumers’ intentions to decrease waste and their actual behavior in waste reduction. Furthermore, this relationship was shown to be influenced by the mediating role of waste reduction intention.Originality/valueExamining how social media affects Pakistani Generation Z’s efforts to reduce food waste is what makes this study distinctive. According to the research, the majority of social media factors positively influence intentions to reduce waste. The relationship between intentions and actual behavior, which highlights the impact of social media campaigns and emotional aspects in promoting waste reduction, is one of the important conclusions.

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Examining Recyclable Items Collection: Insights From Material Recovery Collection Facility and Community Recycling Centre

Mohammad Ramli,

Abd Manaf,

Mustafa

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For city administrations, urban waste management is a crucial issue since it has an impact on public health and environmental sustainability. Reducing the amount of waste that is dumped in landfills and protecting the environment requires efficient recycling programs. This study aims to evaluate the collection of recyclable items from two distinct types of recycling centres, namely, Material Recovery Collection Facilities (MRCFs) and Community Recycling Centres (CRCs). Meanwhile, it also aims to evaluate the quantity of recyclable materials that are collected from two distinct types of recycling centres. This study utilised raw secondary data provided by KDEB Waste Management Sdn. Bhd. A statistical analysis was subsequently conducted to provide insights into the composition of recyclable items at each recycling facility. From the analysis, it is shown that the MRCFs have gathered 97.29% of recyclable items, leaving the CRCs with the remaining 2.71% in total. This highlights the value of a specialised and well-coordinated strategy for managing numerous types of recyclable waste, which enhances the overall sustainability and effectiveness of the recycling program. Therefore, this study recommends that data collection activities at each recycling centre continue with some improvements, as this could aid in future analysis of recycling patterns and trends.

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Assessing the Measurement Model for Source-Separating Waste for Recycling under a Proposed Smart Waste Management Scheme in Shah Alam, Malaysia

Cited by 3 publications

References 26 publications

Spur of the moment: the unintended consequences of excessive food purchases and food waste during Ramadan

Spur of the moment: the unintended consequences of excessive food purchases and food waste during Ramadan

Predicting Generation Z consumers’ food waste reduction behavior through social media marketing activities: a mediated model

Examining Recyclable Items Collection: Insights From Material Recovery Collection Facility and Community Recycling Centre

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