Factors Affecting Zero-Waste Behaviours of College Students

Choi, Eun-Hi; Lee, Hyunjin; Kang, Mi-Jung; Nam, Inwoo; Moon, Hui-Kyeong; Sung, Ji-Won; Eu, Jae-Yun; Lee, Hae-Bin

doi:10.3390/ijerph19159697

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“…The skewness statistic ranging between -1.343 to -0.076, and with all similar standard deviation errors. Kurtosis statistic shows the value ranging between 5.312 to -0.024, and with similar standard deviation errors [48]. In these results, the skewness statistics are all negatives indicating the finding are consistent with skewed distribution.…”

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“…It is interesting to note that in this table, both actual and predicted Cronbach values are within the acceptable range, and in fact, the actual data shows an excellent acceptability than predicted Cronbach values, with a minimum value of 0.87, which shows the consistency of the questions being set. Several researchers with similar methods of data collection have tested their questionnaires through pilot studies, but unfortunately, most could not fully determine the consistencies of the questions because they could not achieve the desired Cronbach value [48]. A phenomenon known as multicollinearity may be present when the independent variables are significantly related with one another and with one another with one another.…”

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"Malaysian and Libyan Perspectives on Single-Use Plastic's Environmental Impact During the Pandemic COVID-19: A Pilot Study"

Ali Zreba,

Tengku Izhar,

Mohd Saad

et al. 2023

IJIE

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Plastics have become a significant threat to natural ecosystems as well as human health. The use and consumption of plastics improves our quality of life significantly, but it is critical to transition to more sustainable alternatives. Thus, the current study proposes an investigation into the impact of single use plastic products during pandemic on the impact to the environment from the Malaysian and Libyan perspective. A pilot study was conducted toexaminethe strength of the questionnaire in collecting on the environmental impacts of single use plastic during COVID-19 pandemic distributed across two countries (Libya and Malaysia). SPSS was used to test the questionnaires' strength with 40 participants, 20 in eachnation. The reliability test resultswith Cronbach’s Alphapredicted values of 0.7-0.86 and actual data Alpha values 0.87-0.93, normal test of variance inflation factor ranging between 1 and 5,skewnessand kurtosis valuesof -1.343 to -0.076and 5.312 to -0.024 respectively confirmed the strength of the questionnaires as benchmarked in the literature. Further, the participants' responses to the quality of the questionnaire in determining the single use plastic impact to environmentalhave clearly revealed the strength and applicability of this questionnaire for wider data collections.

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"Malaysian and Libyan Perspectives on Single-Use Plastic's Environmental Impact During the Pandemic COVID-19: A Pilot Study"

Ali Zreba,

Tengku Izhar,

Mohd Saad

et al. 2023

IJIE

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“…Sustainable thinking generates valuable information for marketing entities that will influence consumers when making purchasing decisions. In a study by Choi et al (2022) investigated the recognition and attitude toward MPs and zero waste, it was shown that the recognition of the adverse effect of MPs on health was a significant factor in promoting zero waste awareness and behavior.…”

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The influence of media narratives on microplastics risk perception

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Ozunu,

Petrescu

et al. 2023

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Background Media are the interface between scientists and citizens, communicating and interpreting the risk message and powerfully influencing individual awareness, public debate, and, hence, people’s behavior. Pollution by microplastics (MPs), a threat to public health and terrestrial and marine ecosystems, has received research, media, and public interest. However, how MPs environmental and health risks are reflected in the media and assessed in the scientific literature does not find consensus over time. To date, few studies have examined social aspects around MPs, such as, for example, factors that influence awareness and perception of the risk of MPs. In this context, the objective of this study is twofold. First, we determined if media narratives influenced Romanians’ awareness of MPs, and second, we investigated if media narratives influenced Romanians’ perceptions of MPs health and environmental risk. Method An online survey was conducted among 417 Romanian respondents. The questionnaire had 21 questions. The questions were related to the awareness of MPs, the perceived health risk of MPs, the perceived environmental risk of MPs, the intensity of exposure to media narratives about the MPs impact on health and the environment, and the demographics. Binary logistic regression was run to identify what media narratives influenced MPs awareness and risk perception. In recent times, mass media has shaped perceptions of health and environmental risks, driven by events like COVID-19 and global climate change. Our study relies on media narratives as its foundation. Results Binary logistic regression showed that the awareness of MPs is influenced by the media narrative “Microplastics in the sea threaten fish stocks” (p = 0.001). When the frequency of exposure to this media narrative increases, the probability of reporting awareness of MPs increases. Likewise, an increase in age represents a higher probability of reporting awareness of MPs. The perceived health risk of MPs, with the highest weighting, was related to the dependent variable “Leakage of harmful chemicals from MPs affects the soil” (p = 0.014). Conclusions Media narratives about plastic and MPs pollution have increased over time, influencing the perception of this risk. The study argues the need for accurate and balanced media reporting on MPs to prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure that people clearly understand MPs risks. Furthermore, a closer examination of people’s perceptions supports the design of appropriate interventions to reduce plastic consumption, thereby decreasing the risks of MPs pollution with benefits for human health and the environment.

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“…Konsep zero waste memiliki 3 prinsip Reduce, Reuse dan Recycling yang mana prinsip tersebut sebagai landasan membentuk kesadaran perilaku terhadap sampah (S. Lestari et al, 2021). Pada penelitian Choi et al (2022) faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi zero waste di perguruan tinggi adalah (1) mendorong perilaku tanpa limbah, mahasiswa perlu disosialisasikan terkait pentingnya dampak kesehatan mikroplastik dan sikap pemisahaan sampah; (2) untuk dapat meningkatkan kesadaran dan sikap mahasiswa ada kerjasama dengan perguruan tinggi atau seperti membangun sistem yang menyediakan pendidikan tanpa limbah; dan (3) strategi kampanye disesuaikan dengan semua kelompok umur, sehingga dapat berkontribusi pada penyebaran perilaku zero waste. Dengan adanya penelitian tersebut, bisa diterapkan di sekolah sebagai langkah konkrit menuju sekolah tanpa sampah.…”

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Membangun Kultur Zero Waste Di Sekolah

Saputro,

Hastomo,

Hudaa

et al. 2023

JMM

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Abstrak: Sekolah merupakan salah satu sumber penghasil sampah. Untuk itu diperlukan sosialisai dan edukasi sejak dini mengenai sampah sebagai langkah membangun kultur zero waste di sekolah. Pengabdian masyakarat dilaksanakan di SMP dan SMK Faradisa Islamic School berlokasi di Bambu Apus, Pamulang, Tangerang Selatan . Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah mengedukasi sampah sejak dini. Sekolah dipilih sebagai mitra karena merupakan instansi tempat belajar siswa. Dengan adanya sosialasi mengkampanyekan sekolah tanpa sampah diharapkan bisa mereduksi sampah dilingkungan sekitar. Penggunaan metode pada pengabdian ini berupa penyuluhan dan praktik. Metode penyuluhan dengan memberikan materi disatu waktu, sedangkan praktik dilakukan dengan memberikan tumbler gratis kepada peserta. Dengan adanya pembagian tumbler gratis diharapkan memberikan budaya dan kebiasan tidak menggunakan botol plastik sekali pakai. Pengabdian masyakarat dilaksanakan di SMP dan SMK Faradisa Islamic School berlokasi di Bambu Apus, Pamulang, Tangerang Selatan. Pengabdian masyarakat ini dihadiri oleh 50 peserta yang merupakan siswa SMK Faradisa Islamic school. Capaian pengabdian masyarakat ini yaitu peningkatan softskill berupa pengetahuan mengenai sampah dan dampak terhadap lingkungan. Sedangkan peningkatan hardskill berupa tindakan konkrit berupa penggunaan tumbler sebagai kampanye sekolah bebas tanpa sampah. Berdasarkan monitoring dan evaluasi kegiatan, sebesar 98,8% sangat setuju dan setuju bahwa kegiatan ini memberikan manfaat terhadap mitra.Abstract: Schools are one source of waste production. For this reason, early socialization and education regarding waste is needed as a step to build a zero waste culture in schools.Community service is carried out at Faradisa Islamic Middle School and Vocational School located in Bambu Apus, Pamulang, South Tangerang. The aim of this activity is to educate waste from an early age. The school was chosen as a partner because it is an institution where students study. With the outreach campaigning for schools without waste, it can reduce waste in the surrounding environment. The methods in this community service are counseling and practicing. The counseling method is by providing material at one time, while practice is carried out by giving free tumblers to participants. With the distribution of free tumblers, and it will provide a culture and habit of not using single-use plastic bottles. Community service is carried out at SMP and SMK Faradisa Islamic School located in Bambu Apus, Pamulang, South Tangerang. This community service was attended by 50 participants who were students of Faradisa Islamic School Vocational School. The achievement of this community service is the increase in soft skills in the form of knowledge about waste and its impact on the environment. While increasing hard skills in concrete actions in using a tumbler as a free school campaign without waste. Based on activity monitoring and evaluation, 98.8% strongly agreed and agreed that this activity provided benefits to partners.

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Factors Affecting Zero-Waste Behaviours of College Students

Cited by 8 publications

References 35 publications

"Malaysian and Libyan Perspectives on Single-Use Plastic's Environmental Impact During the Pandemic COVID-19: A Pilot Study"

"Malaysian and Libyan Perspectives on Single-Use Plastic's Environmental Impact During the Pandemic COVID-19: A Pilot Study"

The influence of media narratives on microplastics risk perception

Membangun Kultur Zero Waste Di Sekolah

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