DETERMINANT OF HOUSEHOLD WASTE SEPARATION BEHAVIOUR IN MALAYSIA: A CONCEPTUAL VIEW
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https://doi.org/10.35631/JTHEM.1144004Keywords:
Environmental Awareness, Household, Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), Waste Management, Waste SeparationAbstract
This study helps to investigate the factors that influence the household’s waste separation behaviour among households in Johor. Despite the act that has been introduced, the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Act 2007 (Act 672), the rapid development and urbanization that was caused by the development and urbanization, and the compliance among households have been seen to remain low, which leads to a greater dependency and environmental impact. With the presence of the Theory of Planned behaviour, this study manages to highlight the attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioural control as key determinants that influence the public response toward waste separation. Awareness and current practices and strategies to improve can be assessed with the presence of this study to improve waste separation among households in Johor. The study helps identify the behavioural and contextual drivers influencing compliance, providing policymakers and educators with insights to guide and develop effective waste management strategies and campaigns that enhance awareness and strengthen enforcement, thereby supporting the state’s transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
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