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The perception of households about solid waste management issues in Malaysia

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  • Shay-Wei Choon

    (Multimedia University)

  • Siow-Hooi Tan

    (Multimedia University)

  • Lee-Lee Chong

    (Multimedia University)

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With the aim being to have an integrated and efficient management system, Malaysia is currently facing a remarkable waste issue with a massive increase in waste generated per day. This study collected 400 survey responses to assess the satisfaction and awareness of households about various issues of solid waste management. This study revealed that the majority of the respondents were satisfied with their waste management services. However, there was concern about providing a more diverse waste management facility. This study found a strong positive relationship between age and waste reduction behaviours. The majority of the respondents agreed that their lifestyle affected waste minimisation. Almost half of the respondents indicated that they lacked knowledge to practise waste sorting. Age and education were positively correlated to reuse and recycling behaviours. Overall, a holistic waste management education is vital for Malaysia to build an efficient waste management system.

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  • Shay-Wei Choon & Siow-Hooi Tan & Lee-Lee Chong, 2017. "The perception of households about solid waste management issues in Malaysia," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 19(5), pages 1685-1700, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:19:y:2017:i:5:d:10.1007_s10668-016-9821-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-016-9821-8
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    1. Abdulghani Essayah Musbah Swesi & Shadi Kafi Mallak & Akalpita Tendulkar, 2019. "Community Attitude, Perception and Willingness Towards Solid Waste Management in Malaysia, Case Study," Journal of Wastes and Biomass Management (JWBM), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 1(1), pages 09-14, October.
    2. Decai Tang & Lei Shi & Xiaojuan Huang & Ziqian Zhao & Biao Zhou & Brandon J. Bethel, 2022. "Influencing Factors on the Household-Waste-Classification Behavior of Urban Residents: A Case Study in Shanghai," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(11), pages 1-16, May.
    3. Ikenna Stephen Ezennia & Sebnem Onal Hoskara, 2019. "Exploring the Severity of Factors Influencing Sustainable Affordable Housing Choice: Evidence from Abuja, Nigeria," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(20), pages 1-25, October.
    4. Kaveri Kala & Nomesh B. Bolia, 2021. "Analysis of citizen’s perception towards segregation and composting," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 23(7), pages 10763-10786, July.
    5. Mariia Sozoniuk & Jonghun Park & Natalia Lumby, 2022. "Investigating Residents’ Acceptance of Mobile Apps for Household Recycling: A Case Study of New Jersey," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(17), pages 1-18, August.
    6. Tanzila Akmal & Faisal Jamil, 2021. "Testing the Role of Waste Management and Environmental Quality on Health Indicators Using Structural Equation Modeling in Pakistan," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-11, April.

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