Rossalim, Khairul Anwar (2024) Exploring waste recycling practices and their relationship with knowledge, attitudes, and greenhouse gas (GHG) avoidance among UPM students: a cross-sectional study. [Project Paper] (Submitted)
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Abstract
Introduction: Universities serve as hubs of knowledge dissemination and cultural influence, making student initiatives crucial in promoting sustainable behaviors and waste management practices. However, the effectiveness and extent of recycling initiatives among Malaysian university students remain an area warranting further exploration and analysis. The improper disposal of organic waste in landfills, in particular, leads to the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter, resulting in the release of CH4 and CO2. Objective: This study aims to determine the UPM students’ waste recycling practice and its association with knowledge and attitude and determine the level of avoidance of greenhouse gas. Methodology: Survey was conducted among 409 respondents from four different residential colleges in UPM. Information on the sociodemographic characteristics, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) on recycling were collected using modified and self-administered questionnaires. The volume of recyclable wastes were sampled from four different residential colleges (1 week for each college). Results and Discussion: This study recorded a total of 101.1 kg of recyclable wastes from four residential colleges in the span of four weeks including Kolej Empat Belas (15.2 kg), Kolej Pendeta Zaba (22.6 kg), Kolej Sultan Alaeddin Suleiman Shah (22.5 kg), Kolej Mustaffa Babjee (40.8 kg). The amount of CH4 and CO2 avoided was (0.004317 tonnes) and (0.108 tonnes) respectively. The students have moderate knowledge level (98.8%), moderate attitude level (64.3%) and moderate practice level (92.2%) related to recycling. There was significant association between KAP and sociodemographics and there was significant association between Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on recycling among students (p = <0.001). Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between the knowledge, attitude and practice of recycling practice from the UPM students. Kolej Tan Sri Mustaffa Babjee showed the highest level of greenhouse gas compared to the other colleges. Higher avoidance levels observed in certain colleges shows the positive impact of their recycling initiatives in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Next, recycling knowledge and recycling attitudes had a direct influence on their recycling practice. Keywords: Recyclable wastes, knowledge, attitude, practice, greenhouse gases.
| Item Type: | Project Paper |
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| Faculty: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Science |
| Depositing User: | Ms Norafizah Radzuan |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Apr 2025 04:22 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Apr 2025 04:22 |
| URI: | http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2378 |
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