Household perception and recycling behaviour on electronic waste management : a case study of Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia

Rafia, Afroz and Akhtar, Rulia and Mehedi Masud, Muhammad (2014) Household perception and recycling behaviour on electronic waste management : a case study of Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Science, 33 (1). pp. 32-41. ISSN 1394-3065

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Abstract

Electronic waste (e-waste) is increasing rapidly in Malaysia to the effect that e-waste management has now become a major environmental concern in Malaysia, especially Kuala Lumpur. In a step towards remedying this problem, this study seeks to ascertain household awareness, knowledge and risk perception of e-waste and its impact on attitudes and recycling behaviours in Kuala Lumpur. The result shows that three factors, namely, awareness, knowledge and risk perception of e-waste management have positive and significant influence on attitudes towards e-waste mangement. Furthermore, attitudes towards e-waste mangement has a positive influence on recycling behavior. This study provides valuable insights to policy makers so that they may take appropriate steps to increase recycling behaviour among households in Kuala Lumpur.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5965/38171
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Attitudes, Awareness, Electronic Waste, Recycling Behaviour and Risk Perception
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics
Depositing User:	Dr Rafia Afroz
Date Deposited:	10 Sep 2014 12:07
Last Modified:	18 Sep 2017 09:49
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/38171

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