Focusing on Recycling Practice to Promote Sustainable Behavior

Zain, Shahrom Md; Basri, Noor Ezlin Ahmad; Basri, Hassan; Zakaria, Norhidayu; Elfithri, Rahmah; Ahmad, Mohammad Nazir; Ghee, Tiew Kian; Shahudin, Zarina; Yaakub, Sarifah; Khan, Ismi Azura Istear

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.09.421

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“…Awareness of recycling is high among Malaysians (82%) but very few practise recycling for various reasons (Mutang & Haron, 2012). Some citizens even look down on these efforts, implying that recycling is considered less important compared to other issues (Zain et al, 2012). Several studies stated that the reasons of Malaysian refuse to recycle is due to poor recycling facilities and inconvenient practice for them (Agamuthu, et.al, 2009).…”

Section: Solid Waste Management In Malaysiamentioning

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Households Inclination in Waste Separation Program

Akil¹,

Foziah²,

Ho³

2017

AjQoL

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This paper examines the effect of socio-economic factors on recycling practices among households in Malaysia. Questionnaires were administered to 600 households in the newly emerging conurbation of Iskandar Malaysia Region. The results indicate that socio-economic variables have a significant effect on recycling activities. The results suggest that older people are more inclined to separate the households waste. The younger generation cited lack of time as the main reason for not recycling. The paper recommends several options to suit different households need to improve waste separation program. These include providing adequate infrastructures and raising environmental knowledge and values.

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Section: Solid Waste Management In Malaysiamentioning

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Households Inclination in Waste Separation Program

Akil¹,

Foziah²,

Ho³

2017

AjQoL

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“…Sorting of waste by consumers makes the entire recycling process more cost-effective than separation and sorting at a material recovery facility, where all of the waste is initially mixed, and the quality and quantity of the sorted fractions are low [17]. Therefore, separating and sorting the different waste fractions is essential for effective recycling, and accordingly, is viewed as a respected responsibility of households in sustainable waste management systems [18,19].…”

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The Potential of Food Packaging Attributes to Influence Consumers’ Decisions to Sort Waste

Nemat¹

2020

Sustainability

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Food packaging waste is a valuable resource for material recovery, if it is properly separated and sorted by consumers. The packaging itself may have the potential to assist consumer sorting by, for example, communicating a correct sorting practice. This is partly due to the fact that the sorting of packaging waste, which is a habitual behavior of consumers, can be perceived as being confusing and inconvenient. Consumers can, therefore, choose not to sort. It is argued that material recovery could be enhanced if packaging can afford easy and proper sorting and separation. To investigate the potential of packaging to support proper sorting, six types of yogurt and cream packaging were examined across 15 households in Karlskrona (a medium-sized Swedish city). The aim is to investigate the effect of selected packaging attributes on consumer decisions regarding waste sorting. The results reveal that some of the selected packaging waste is not properly separated and sorted. It is concluded that the design of food packaging based on user-centered needs could affect consumer decisions for the proper sorting of packaging waste, which enables improved material recovery. The design should focus especially on the package’s visual attributes, the material selection, and the package´s waste sorting related functions.

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“…Positive consumer attitude toward recycling of domestic waste (also known as household waste) is vital [7,8]. Without public contribution, recycling waste would not be possible.…”

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Consumers Attitude and Behavior Towards Domestic Waste Recycling in Developing Countries: A Case Study

Bendak¹,

Ab²

2017

Adv Recycling Waste Manag

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Participation of consumers in any domestic waste recycling program is vital for its success. Many developing countries are starting domestic waste recycling programs but little is known on the attitude or behavior of consumers toward this issue. This presents a hurdle to the success of such programs. This paper addresses consumers' attitude and behavior toward domestic waste recycling in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A specially tailored questionnaire was randomly distributing to a sample of one thousand consumers in UAE asking them a multitude of questions on their attitude, behavior and practices in relation to domestic waste recycling. Results indicate that only a small percentage of people actually participate in recycling even though they are aware of the deteriorating environmental quality and acknowledging that recycling preserves resources and protects the environment. Results also show that this difference between consumers' attitude and practices might be due to some obstacles including lack of recycling bins and the long distance needed to reach those bins. Finally, some practical solutions to improve consumers' participation in recycling in UAE are given.

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Focusing on Recycling Practice to Promote Sustainable Behavior

Cited by 12 publications

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Households Inclination in Waste Separation Program

Households Inclination in Waste Separation Program

The Potential of Food Packaging Attributes to Influence Consumers’ Decisions to Sort Waste

Consumers Attitude and Behavior Towards Domestic Waste Recycling in Developing Countries: A Case Study

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