Assessing Students’ Municipal Solid Waste Recycling Behavior in Putrajaya Malaysia

Abstract

It is necessary to instill concern about the environment, particularly the management of solid waste among youngsters as habits are easily inculcated at a young age. This study assesses municipal solid waste (MSW) recycling behavior among students in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential analyses. There is a moderate positive correlation between the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Other Determinant Factor (ODF) with students’ recycling behavior, r=.638. The findings indicate that attitude and subjective norms of the TPB influenced student recycling behavior. In addition, awareness, recycling practices, and situational factors of the ODF influenced students’ recycling behavior. In conclusion, formal education and outsource programs could educate students concerning environmental issues.