Journal articles: 'Composting attitudes'

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Waliczek, Tina, Amy McFarland, and Megan Holmes. "The Relationship between a Campus Composting Program and Environmental Attitudes, Environmental Locus of Control, Compost Knowledge, and Compost Attitudes of College Students." HortTechnology 26, no. 5 (October 2016): 592–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech03320-16.

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Food waste is one of the most abundant materials contributing to landfills in the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates 96% of uneaten food ends up in landfills. Food and other organic wastes generate potent greenhouse gases in the atmosphere precipitating global climate change. College campus cafeterias generate a large amount of food waste and some universities are making efforts to capture and compost food waste. The purpose of this study was to measure the relationship between participation in a university composting program and students’ environmental attitudes, environmental locus of control (refers to the belief that an individual’s actions play a direct role in the result of any affair), compost knowledge, and compost attitudes. Undergraduate and graduate students were given a survey, which included an environmental attitude scale, an environmental locus of control inventory and sections where students reported their composting habits, knowledge of the composting process, and how composting made them feel. A total of 660 surveys were collected from two universities, one that acted as the treatment and the other as the control group. The results indicated a statistically significant difference between the school with a composting program and the school without a composting program on the variables of environmental attitudes, environmental locus of control, and composting knowledge. Furthermore, composting attitudes were positively related to environmental attitudes, environmental locus of control, and compost knowledge at the university with a composting program. Demographic comparisons found differences within the treatment group on the composting attitude and knowledge and environmental attitude inventories but not locus of control.

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Afla, Rohadatul Aisy, Dwi Nowo Martono, and Sri Wahyono. "Behaviour of Food Waste Home-Composting." Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 9, no. 9 (September 25, 2023): 6848–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.29303/jppipa.v9i9.4294.

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The high burden of final waste management causes pollution due to the low contribution of prevention at the source. The composition of Indonesia's food waste reaches 40.62%. Proper food waste management has become a challenge because the habit of segregation at the household level is still low. Home-composting is an option for management from sources with technology that is easy to operate, but its use still needs to be improved. This study looks at the factors influencing people's behaviour in composting-based household food waste management. The objective of this study is to analyze the variables of attitudes, subjective norms, and behavioural control, which affect behaviour in home-composting activities, using the theory of planned behaviour model. A quantitative approache with multiple regression analysis was used in the study. Subjective norms and behavioural control significantly (p < 0.05) influence home-composting behaviour, while attitudes (p > 0.05) do not influence home-composting.

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Mulyana, Rachmat, I. Wayan Koko Suryawan, Nova Ulhasanah, Iva Yenis Septiariva, Wisnu Prayogo, Sapta Suhardono, Mega Mutiara Sari, Nur Novilina Arifianingsih, and Dwinto Martri Aji Buana. "Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Landscapes: Determinants Influencing Willingness to Participate in Composting in Metropolitan Jakarta, Indonesia." Jurnal Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Alam dan Lingkungan (Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Management) 14, no. 3 (August 5, 2024): 451. http://dx.doi.org/10.29244/jpsl.14.3.451.

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Amidst the rapid urbanization of Jakarta, the adoption of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) like composting offers a sustainable pathway for waste management and environmental rejuvenation. This research endeavors to discern the critical factors impacting the willingness of Jakarta's metropolitan populace to participate in composting activities. The study identified key determinants through a comprehensive analysis, including the availability of composting facilities, the expertise of trained cadres, the adoption of advanced composting technologies, and routine field monitoring. Furthermore, demographic nuances, specifically marital status, and age, surfaced as influential parameters. Singles and the younger age bracket (20-29 years) exhibited distinct attitudes towards composting, hinting at underlying generational and lifestyle-based disparities. The findings provide a foundation for tailoring policies and interventions that cater to Jakarta's unique urban fabric, promoting a more inclusive and influential composting culture.

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Korbut, Mariia, Myroslav Malovanyy, Kateryna Petrushka, and Wojciech Lutek. "Popularization of the organic component composting of household waste among the population." Environmental Problems 6, no. 3 (2021): 168–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.23939/ep2021.03.168.

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The study, using a survey, found social attitudes towards the separate collection and problematic issues that may hinder its implementation. It was found that most respondents are not familiar with the possibilities of waste composting at home, and residents of multi-storey buildings generally consider composting at home in the kitchen inexpedient. The paper identified the causes of ignorance of the population on household composting conditions. The paper presents the scientific results of the popularization of composting with microbiological additives at home among the population. The study aimed to develop a practical, effective model for the management of the bioorganic component of municipal solid waste, which minimizes the impact of waste on the environment and maximizes resource potential by organizing composting organic waste at home. Based on the research data, recommendations for the population of Zhytomyr on composting household waste have been developed. They explain in detail the mechanism of composting at home and outline the benefits of such composting. The obtained results are practical, they can be used for explanatory work among the population and the development of recommendations on separate waste collecting and composting of the organic part of household waste in domestic conditions.

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Korbut, Mariia, Myroslav Malovanyy, Kateryna Petrushka, and Wojciech Lutek. "Popularization of the organic component composting of household waste among the population." Environmental Problems 6, no. 3 (2021): 168–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.23939/ep2021.03.168.

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The study, using a survey, found social attitudes towards the separate collection and problematic issues that may hinder its implementation. It was found that most respondents are not familiar with the possibilities of waste composting at home, and residents of multi-storey buildings generally consider composting at home in the kitchen inexpedient. The paper identified the causes of ignorance of the population on household composting conditions. The paper presents the scientific results of the popularization of composting with microbiological additives at home among the population. The study aimed to develop a practical, effective model for the management of the bioorganic component of municipal solid waste, which minimizes the impact of waste on the environment and maximizes resource potential by organizing composting organic waste at home. Based on the research data, recommendations for the population of Zhytomyr on composting household waste have been developed. They explain in detail the mechanism of composting at home and outline the benefits of such composting. The obtained results are practical, they can be used for explanatory work among the population and the development of recommendations on separate waste collecting and composting of the organic part of household waste in domestic conditions.

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Park, William M., Kevin S. Lamons, and Roland K. Roberts. "Factors Associated with Backyard Composting Behavior at the Household Level." Agricultural and Resource Economics Review 31, no. 2 (October 2002): 147–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1068280500003968.

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Communities in most states are under pressure to reduce the amount of solid waste going into landfills. Many are making efforts to encourage their citizens to practice backyard composting. A logit regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with backyard composting of yard and food wastes in a case study area. Sample data were obtained through a September 1997 telephone survey of 865 households residing in single-family dwellings in Knox County, Tennessee. Findings indicate that a number of variables reflecting complementary behavior, attitudes, knowledge, and peer influence were significantly related to composting behavior. Policy implications of these findings are outlined.

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Drimili, Efi, Ruth Herrero-Martin, Juan Suardiaz-Muro, and Efthimios Zervas. "Public views and attitudes about municipal waste management: Empirical evidence from Athens, Greece." Waste Management & Research 38, no. 6 (March 23, 2020): 614–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0734242x20911708.

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One of the major problems of modern cities is waste management. Cooperation and active public participation are key elements in the effective implementation of waste management programs. The purpose of this work is to investigate the views and attitudes of Athens residents towards recycling, composting and the operation of green centers, which are the key elements of solid waste management as it follows from the recently updated National Waste Management Plan. A structured questionnaire was designed and addressed to the residents of Athens. According to the main findings, half of the respondents are involved in recycling, and the majority of the respondents are willing to participate in future composting programs and have a positive opinion about the operation of green centers. The main obstacle for their further participation is their hesitation regarding the proper operation of the programs (recycling, composting, green centers). There is a need to build up the trust between citizens and the state. Active public involvement is required to successfully implement municipal solid waste strategies during all the phases (planning, siting and operation) in order to ensure public acceptance. In addition, targeted information and awareness campaigns can also contribute to this aim.

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Ayoub Moubareck, Carole. "The effectiveness of project-based learning on Emirati undergraduate students in a microbiology course." Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: Gulf Perspectives 18, no. 2 (December 8, 2022): 95–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lthe-06-2021-0047.

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PurposeA composting project was introduced into an undergraduate microbiology course, to evaluate its efficacy against traditional lecturing for teaching environmental sustainability.Design/methodology/approachThe research project was a semester-long intervention. Three groups of students participated in the study: a group of 47 female undergraduate students were involved in a composting project, a group of 43 female students were exposed to a traditional lecture and a group of 34 students were the control group. A pretest and a posttest were used, along with poster presentations for the composting project students. In addition, a questionnaire was used to examine students' attitudes toward composting and their waste management practices.FindingsThe project and lecture groups showed significant increases in average test-scores, with the post-project increase (20.9 points) being higher than the post-lecture increase (12.3 points). The questionnaire revealed that nonorganic waste recycling was practiced irregularly, while food waste was reused as livestock feed by 38% of the students. Composting was not common, but 23% of the students in the project group started household composting during the project. The students who were most satisfied with the project outcomes were willing to spend higher prices for a composting box (p = 0.036), showing a high correlation between awareness raising and environmental sustainability practices.Social implicationsThe project-based learning approach had more impact than the traditional lecture in teaching environmental sustainability to the students. The project succeeded in improving students' composting knowledge and increased their interest in continuing the composting practices at home.Originality/valueThe study is the first attempt to measure the direct impact of composting education on Emirati students' knowledge of, and interest in environmental sustainable practices, vis-à-vis composting.

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Suciati, Suciati. "Environmental Conscious Attitudes of Geography Education Students." Journal Evaluation in Education (JEE) 5, no. 1 (January 31, 2024): 17–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.37251/jee.v5i1.841.

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Purpose of the study: The research aims to: 1) determine attitudes towards protecting the campus environment for Geography education students, 2) determine attitudes towards preserving the campus environment for Geography education students, 3) determine attitudes towards utilizing the campus environment for Geography education students. Methodology: The Geography education student population was 197 students, the sampling technique used purposive sampling with the characteristics of the 2006-2010 class of students who had taken PKLH, namely 50 students. The variables in the research are attitudes towards protecting, preserving and utilizing the campus environment for Geography education students. The data analysis technique uses descriptive percentages. Main Findings: The research results showed that as many as 90% of Geography education students were in the good category in being aware of the campus. Students have attitudes towards environmental protection such as views, feelings and efforts to plant trees and to attend seminars in the context of environmental protection on campus. Students have an attitude towards preserving the environment, such as having views, feelings and tendencies to act on waste management, reducing paper use and saving electrical energy on campus. Students have an attitude towards sustainable use of the environment, such as having views, feelings and tendencies towards action towards recycling rubbish, composting, using used goods on campus. Novelty/Originality of this study: Due to the fact that there are still some students who do not have an environmentally conscious attitude, this research examines the Environmental Conscious Attitude of Geography Education Students.

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Day, Susan D., Paula Diane Relf, and Marc T. Aveni. "Water-quality Education Program Affects Consumer Behavior and Attitudes." HortScience 30, no. 4 (July 1995): 903B—903. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.30.4.903b.

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A multi-faceted extension education program to reduce consumer contributions to nonpoint source pollution by encouraging proper landscape management was initiated in Prince William County, Va., and funded through the USDA-extension service. The program now is being replicated in several counties in Virginia, primarily in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The program recruits participants through educational field days, advertisement and other means. Educational techniques include one-on-one assistance from Master Gardener volunteers and the use of Extension publications developed for this program. Publications developed include The Virginia Gardener Easy Reference to Sustainable Landscape Management and Water Quality Protection—a concise reference of Virginia Cooperative Extension landscaping recommendations that includes a calendar for recording fertilizer and pesticide applications, IPM, and other maintenance activities. The Virginia Gardener Guide to Water-wise Landscaping, was recently added to supplement the program in the area of water conservation. In Prince William County, over 700 people have participated. Most of those who complete the program report being more satisfied with their lawn appearance and spending less money. Participation also resulted in consumers being more likely to seek soil test information before applying fertilizer. Other effects include greater participation in leaf composting and grass clipping recycling and greater awareness of nonpoint source pollution.

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Kordon, Sinan, Patrick A. Miller, and Cermetrius L. Bohannon. "Attitudes and Perceptions of Community Gardens: Making a Place for Them in Our Neighborhoods." Land 11, no. 10 (October 11, 2022): 1762. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land11101762.

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Although community gardens provide numerous economic, environmental, and social benefits, some have been lost to other land uses due to the lack of organized and effective public support. Knowledge about people’s attitudes and perceptions towards these landscapes is important to achieve greater public support. This study used a scene rating survey to investigate attitudes and perceptions of four different groups (community gardeners, community and home gardeners, home gardeners, and non-gardeners) in Roanoke, Virginia. Content analysis, factor analysis, descriptive statistics, customized Kruskal- Wallis test (ANOVA) and content identifying method (CIM) procedures were used. All statistical analyses were completed at a 95% significance level using SPSS version 21. Results showed that there are seven dimensions important to participants’ preferences in community gardens including “Gathering and Seating”, “Plots with Boundaries”, “Focal Points”, “Plots without Boundaries”, Garden Entrance”, Untidy Space”, and “Composting Structures”. Excluding the “Gathering and Seating” dimension, a significant difference was detected between participant groups. Based on these dimensions, this study provides design recommendations for community garden projects to minimize possible opposition between gardeners and non-gardeners and to develop more successful community garden programs for the long-term survival of these landscapes in cities.

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Osail, Tareq M., Reyad S. Obaid, Russul Alqutub, Rawya Akkila, Ala Habil, Ahlam Dawoud, Serin Duhair, et al. "Food Wastage Attitudes among the United Arab Emirates Population: The Role of Social Media." Sustainability 14, no. 3 (February 7, 2022): 1870. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14031870.

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The objective of this study is to evaluate food wastage attitudes and the impact of social media among the United Arab Emirates (UAE) population. A questionnaire was distributed via social network applications (n = 525). The majority of the respondents were females (84%) and social media users (99%). Most of the respondents were well aware of the problem of food wastage (96%). Half of the respondents (53.7 and 48.8%) reported taking some form of action on an ‘often’ basis to reduce food wastage, and buying food as per their needs, respectively. Two-thirds (66.7%) of the respondents stated that their family did not throw away anything from their last meal. A majority (82.3%) felt uncomfortable upon discarding food. A mixed response was observed in terms of food wastage and social media usage. On one hand, using social media was significantly (p < 0.05) associated with measuring the exact quantity of ingredients prior to preparation, lower overall family wastage, eating leftovers, and composting. On the other hand, less-frequent social media users significantly (p < 0.05) had fewer leftovers, checked expiry dates, were more serious about food wastage, and planned to minimize it. Social media should be used with prudence as it may not have a very significant impact on food wastage reduction.

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Kolbe, Karin Dorina. "Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour regarding Waste Management in a Grammar and a Comprehensive School in England – Results from a School Questionnaire." Journal of Teacher Education for Sustainability 17, no. 1 (June 1, 2015): 58–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/jtes-2015-0005.

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Abstract Well-organised waste management is an essential part of sustainable development. The saving of resources and energy is everyone’s concern and environmental education is vital to guarantee a sustainable lifestyle in the long run. To find out what similarities and differences in views regarding waste management exist between grammar school pupils and comprehensive school pupils in England, questionnaires were designed and distributed in two schools in the same English city. The questionnaires aimed at quantifying and establishing students’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviour regarding waste management. The results illustrate that students from the grammar school had higher levels of knowledge, were more likely to recycle and used more sources of information regarding waste management. Waste reduction was considered important by almost all students. However, students in both schools considered composting and waste reduction as less important than recycling and thereby did not fully agree with sustainable waste management.

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Behe, Bridget K., Benjamin Campbell, Jennifer Dennis, Charles Hall, Roberto Lopez, and Chengyan Yue. "Gardening Consumer Segments Vary in Ecopractices." HortScience 45, no. 10 (October 2010): 1475–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.45.10.1475.

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Savvy marketers rely on the principles of customer segmentation and product targeting to more efficiently allocate scarce resources and effectively reach groups of consumers with similar likes, preferences, or demands. Our objective was to identify and profile consumer segments with regard to their gardening purchases to determine whether there were differences in their ecofriendly attitudes and behaviors such as recycling. Our underlying hypothesis was that different types of gardeners may exhibit more environmentally friendly behavior, predisposing them to be more receptive to product innovations specifically designed to be ecofriendly. Researchers collected plant purchases, recycling attitudes and behaviors, and preferences for ecofriendly containers from 763 consumers in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Texas. A cluster analysis based on plant purchases yielded three consumer segments: low use, woody plant buyers, and herbaceous plant buyers. There were some differences with regard to recycling behaviors among consumers in the three groups, including recycling aluminum drinking cans, newspapers, magazines, use of energy-saving bulbs, and composting yard waste. Generally, herbaceous plant buyers were most ecofriendly followed by woody plant buyers and low use. Given these differences, there appears to be some merit in the future to segment consumers by plant purchases versus others to target specific types of ecofriendly products to them.

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Ünal, Mehmet, and Fatma Ünal. "Ecological Footprint Reduction Behaviors of Individuals in Turkey in the Context of Ecological Sustainability." Sustainability 15, no. 1 (December 21, 2022): 63. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15010063.

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While people consume natural resources by interacting with the environment, they also cause some environmental changes. Environmental pollution and construction are among the most important reasons for these changes. In addition, the rate of renewal of natural resources remains slow while consumption is increasing. Thus, biocapacity is slow to renew itself compared to consumption, leading to the emergence of an ecological deficit. The largest share in the ecological deficit belongs to personal consumption. Based on this, the attitudes and behavior of individuals in Turkey to reduce their ecological footprint were examined in the context of ecological sustainability. The survey model was adopted in the study. The data collected from 773 people via the scale and various forms were analyzed. The results of the analysis show that the ecological footprint size in Turkey is above the world average in personal consumption. It has been determined that the participants have significant behavioral deficiencies in the behaviors towards reducing the ecological footprint, such as recycling, reusing the product by repairing, composting, not wasting water, food and clothing, and they tend to use packaged products excessively.

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Perkumienė, Dalia, Ahmet Atalay, Larbi Safaa, and Jurgita Grigienė. "Sustainable Waste Management for Clean and Safe Environments in the Recreation and Tourism Sector: A Case Study of Lithuania, Turkey and Morocco." Recycling 8, no. 4 (June 28, 2023): 56. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/recycling8040056.

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Due to intensive tourism and increasing demand for recreational activities, people produce more waste. In this context, the aim of this research is to determine the opinions of experts working in tourism and recreation areas in Lithuania, Turkey and Morocco with respect to waste management problems. Interviews were held in Turkey, Lithuania and Morocco in order to determine the attitudes of experts about recreational activities with respect to a clean environment and sustainability. A semistructured interview form was used for interviews with forest operators and other experts. The sample group consisted of 24 experts from Turkey, Lithuania and Morocco. The prominent results of the interviews conducted in the three countries regarding waste and sustainable waste management can be listed as follows: intensive waste production caused by participants, inadequate legal regulation, insufficient recycling, damage to the environment and natural structures, inadequate control and inspections, lack of education and awareness activities, an insufficient number of personnel and insufficient infrastructure. Sustainable waste management strategies, such as reducing waste generation, improving waste collection and disposal methods, and promoting recycling and composting, can help to mitigate these negative impacts.

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Sinthumule, Ndidzulafhi, and Sinqobile Mkumbuzi. "Participation in Community-Based Solid Waste Management in Nkulumane Suburb, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe." Resources 8, no. 1 (January 31, 2019): 30. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/resources8010030.

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After years of conventional approaches to solid waste management (SWM), in 2009, Bulawayo City Council adopted a non-conventional approach in the form of community-based solid waste management (CBSWM). The success of a CBSWM depends on the participation of members of the public as well as private sector organisations. Yet there is no information documented about their involvement in such activities in the study area. This study provides an analysis of citizen knowledge, participation and their attitudes in SWM in Nkulumane suburb following implementation of a CBSWM project. Door-to-door surveys were undertaken in December 2017 and January 2018 during which interview-administered questionnaires were used to collect data from 375 randomly-selected households. Semi-structured interviews were also used to gather data from officials responsible for CBSWM. The study found that the CBSWM has not been successful in changing the waste disposal behaviour of citizens. It was also found that the community-based organisations (CBOs) have made no effort to implement alternative waste management practices of waste recycling and composting. Furthermore, lack of funds to improve waste infrastructure and infighting between the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) and the Bulawayo City Council have undermined the principles of CBSWM. The study concludes by suggesting strategies that could improve CBSWM in developing countries.

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Neacşu, Nicoleta Andreea, and Adriana Tulbure. "Quality and Sustainability Strategies Implemented by Fast Food Restaurants." Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence 17, no. 1 (July 1, 2023): 1559–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2023-0140.

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Abstract In order to stay competitive in the market, many fast-food restaurant owners are now implementing various measures to promote sustainable development. They include obtaining ingredients from local and organic farms, reducing energy or water use, and implementing recycling and composting. As the percentage of overweight people continues to rise, the interest in healthy eating has also increased. People are becoming more aware of the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and its impact on their overall health. The fast-food industry needs to adjust, implementing new quality strategies to make their businesses more efficient and attractive to consumers. The authors of this research study used a combination of exploratory research and quantitative marketing research to identify the quality strategies and sustainability measures and understand how consumers perceive their implementation. They conducted surveys and interviews with a sample of consumers to gather data on their attitudes and preferences regarding sustainable and quality measures in restaurants. The research results showed that most respondents want to consume fresh, healthy dishes and support the sustainability and quality measures that restaurants apply. Respondents also consider factors such as the waiting time and the quality-price ratio significant when choosing a restaurant. These findings suggest that consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability and are willing to support restaurants that are promoting it.

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Pucherová, Zuzana, Imrich Jakab, Anna Báreková, and Jarmila Králová. "Streamlining the Municipal Waste Management System in the City of Nitra (Slovak Republic) Based on a Public Survey." Sustainability 13, no. 24 (December 18, 2021): 13992. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su132413992.

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The main problems of the city of Nitra (Slovak Republic) in the field of municipal waste management include: 1. High production of municipal waste per capita; 2. Low rate of its separation; 3. High landfill rate; 4. No opportunity for composting; 5. Establishment of illegal landfills in the city; 6. Low waste prevention rate. To identify the attitudes and opinions of the respondents, and to evaluate certain behavioural practices of the inhabitants of Nitra in the management of municipal solid waste, we used a structured questionnaire (realized in 2020). The results of the questionnaire correspond to the behaviour of 4911 inhabitants of the city (6.46%). This paper evaluates the respondents’ answers, which could be utilised by the local government—not only for a more appropriate setting of municipal waste management and separation, but also in waste prevention and monitoring changes in the consumer behaviour of city residents. The degree of separation in individual housing construction (IHC) and complex housing construction (CHC) was statistically evaluated and compared separately. For paper and glass, a higher degree of separation was reflected in CHC; while conversely, households living in CHC avoided bio-waste and kitchen waste more than IHC households. The most common reason for not participating in the separate collection was the lack of collection containers, the distance of containers from their households, or the low frequency of their collection. The results of the questionnaire show the need for more rigorous education about waste generation, its proper separation, and its prevention.

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Thomas, McKenzie, Kimberly Jensen, Margarita Velandia, Christopher Clark, Burton English, Dayton Lambert, and Forbes Walker. "Outdoor Home Gardener Preferences for Environmental Attributes in Gardening Supplies and Use of Ecofriendly Gardening Practices." HortTechnology 30, no. 5 (October 2020): 552–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech04672-20.

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Home gardeners’ concerns for the environment are expressed both in the ecofriendly gardening practices they use and in environmental attributes they prefer in the gardening products they purchase. This study uses data from a 2018 survey of 601 Tennessee outdoor home gardeners and a multiple indicators multiple causes (MIMIC) model to illustrate how outdoor home gardener demographics, expenditures, information use, and attitudes influence use of ecofriendly gardening practices and preferences for environmental attributes in home gardening supplies. Practices considered include planting pollinator plants, using rainwater collectors, composting, recycling gardening supplies packaging, using organic gardening methods, and use of soil testing. Gardening supply product attributes include decreased need for fertilizer, pesticides, and water; native plant species; organically produced products; and recyclable packaging. The most widely used practice is recycling gardening supplies packaging, and the least used is soil testing. Gardeners with a greater propensity to use the six gardening practices include male, college graduates, who spend relatively more of their income on gardening supplies, and consider themselves as being knowledgeable about environmental issues. The gardening supply product attribute most widely considered as important is decreased need for pesticides, and least widely considered as important are native species and organically produced. Gardeners more likely to prefer the six gardening supply product attributes include older gardeners, who seek other gardeners for information, and who perceived themselves as being knowledgeable about the environment. This same group likes to grow their own food and feels responsibility for protecting the environment for future generations.

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Patra, Mihir Ranjan, and Rahul. "Newspaper as an Intervention Tool: A KAP Study on Farmers of Haryana." Journal of Communication and Management 2, no. 02 (June 26, 2023): 130–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.58966/jcm20232210.

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Organic farming is gaining popularity across the globe. It has the potential to augment agricultural production methods in order to boost sustainability, farm profitability, and food safety. The main focus of this study is to measure the expanse of farmers' knowledge about organic farming. This study is conducted with the primary objective of examining the effectiveness of the newspaper as an intervention tool. The study area was chosen via certified random sampling. A systematic questionnaire was sent to 300 farmers from Haryana state. Closed-ended questions were utilized to elicit proportionate information from respondents. Respondents for the research were suitably chosen from six villages in three districts of Haryana. The questionnaire was tailored to assess farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and practice about organic farming. The study comprises of pre- and post-intervention investigations to assess the effect of the intervention. The findings reflect a considerable increase in the knowledge of farmers post intervention. The participants involved in the study agreed that there is a need to increase awareness about organic farming. They still trust in conventional techniques, notably for disease prevention and seed development. In reference to organic farming, respondents are aware of rotating plants, utilizing animal manure, plant and kitchen waste, composting and decreasing fertilizer consumption, manually applying green manure, and weed control. Yet, a heavy use of chemicals, and post-green revolution methods of farming remain prevalent in actual practice. The study concludes on the note that farmers' understanding of organic farming should be expanded and the newspaper is recommended as the ideal medium for raising awareness and encouraging its practice.

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Suciati, Rizkia, and Siti Djulaiha Ika Capricanilia. "IMPLEMENTASI GREEN LIVING SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN SIKAP PEDULI LINGKUNGAN DI SEKOLAH ADIWIYATA (SMPN 2 SOLEAR KAB. TANGERANG)." Florea : Jurnal Biologi dan Pembelajarannya 5, no. 1 (May 18, 2018): 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.25273/florea.v5i1.2266.

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ABSTRAK Realisasi program Adiwiyata yang harus berkelanjutan seringkali mendapati kendala dari warga sekolah yang belum paham akan program Adiwiyata, sehingga berdampak kurangnya sikap peduli terhadap lingkungan hidup. Green living hadir sebagai solusi namun sering dipahami tidak sesuai dengan konsepnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan profil sikap peduli lingkungan warga sekolah dan hasil implementasi green living di sekolah adiwiyata SMPN 2 Solear Kabupaten Tangerang. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Observer adalah bagian dari tim Adiwiyata, dan respondennya yaitu guru dan siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan Library research dan Field work research (observasi, kuesioner, dan dokumentasi). Teknis analisa menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif kualitatif (pengumpulan data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa implementasi green living sudah tergambarkan sangat baik : a) indikator penghematan energi, 80% ruangan memiliki pencahayaan dan ventilasi yang baik; b) indikator penanggulangan limbah, 87% siswa terlibat aktif dalam menanggulangi limbah dengan me-recycle dan composting; c) indikator penghematan air, sekolah memanfaatkan air bekas wudhu untuk menyiram tanaman; d) indikator penggunaan transportasi, 37% siswa memilih berjalan kaki, 32% memilih angkot sebagai alternatif ke sekolah, 11% memilih sepeda, dan 20% siswa (termasuk guru) menggunakan motor menuju sekolah. Kendala masih ditemukan pada petugas kantin yang kurang paham tentang konsep green living, karena terlihat masih menggunakan plastik sebagai wadah jajanan siswa. Secara keseluruhan, green living dapat dijadikan sebagai sebuah solusi dalam upaya meningkatkan sikap peduli lingkungan. Keywords: green living, sikap peduli lingkungan hidup, siswa SMP ABSTRACTAdiwiyata program realization that must be sustainable often finds obstacles from the school people who do not understand the program Adiwiyata, so that the impact of lack of care attitude towards the environment. Green living comes as a solution but is often understood not in accordance with the concept. The purpose of this study is to describe the profile of environmental attitudes of school citizens and the results of green living implementation in school Adiwiyata SMPN 2 Solear Tangerang District. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The Observer is part of the Adiwiyata team, and the respondents are teachers and students. Data collection techniques with Library research and Field work research (observation, questionnaires, and documentation). Technical analysis using descriptive qualitative analysis methods (data collection, data presentation, and conclusion). The results show that the implementation of green living has been described very well: a) energy saving indicator, 80% of the room has good lighting and ventilation; b) waste management indicators, 87% of students are actively involved in dealing with waste by recycling and composting; c) water conservation indicators, schools use ablution water to water the plants; d) indicator of transport usage, 37% of students chose to walk, 32% chose public transportation as an alternative to school, 11% chose bicycle, and 20% of students (including teachers) used motor to school. Constraints are still found in cafeteria officers who do not understand about the concept of green living, because it looks still using plastic as a container snack students. Overall, green living can serve as a solution in an effort to improve the attitude of environmental care. Keyword : attitude of environmental care, green living, junior high school

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Waliczek, Tina M., Nicole C. Wagner, and Selin Guney. "Willingness to Pay for a Specialty Blend Compost Product Developed from Brown Seaweed Harvested from Coastal Regions in Texas." HortTechnology 30, no. 3 (June 2020): 337–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech04511-19.

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Composting is the biological decomposition of organic materials, such as plant tissue, food scraps, paper, animal fodder, and wood chips. The end-product, compost, is a beneficial soil amendment because it can contain a diversity of beneficial microorganisms, has high nutrient and water-holding capacities, can increase total soil porosity, and contains essential plant nutrients that improve soil productivity. Coastal regions of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the Atlantic and European shorelines, have witnessed a proliferation of brown seaweed (Sargassum sp.). When piled on beaches, tourism appeal is reduced, threatening the local economy. When amassed offshore, thick brown seaweed mats can hinder fishing. Excessive decomposition rates can lead to eutrophication, which threatens coastal areas economically and environmentally. Despite these problems, seaweed may be considered a valuable compost ingredient. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to conduct a market test to determine the potential value of a seaweed-incorporated compost to consumers in Texas and to identify attributes of likely consumers. A marketing survey was developed and distributed to gardeners in the central and south Texas regions. Contingent valuation questions measured participants’ willingness to pay for the seaweed compost products. Participants were able to see, smell, and touch a sample of the compost while completing the survey. Despite 92% of respondents ranking themselves as inexperienced in compost behavior, results indicated a potential for a specialty, competitively priced seaweed-incorporated compost to be introduced to the market. Respondents were most willing to pay $4.00/ft3 to $5.00/ft3 for seaweed-incorporated compost. Additionally, participants who responded positively to buying local, buying compost in the past, having positive environmental attitudes, and buying American were more likely to pay more for the seaweed-incorporated compost. There was not an obvious pattern between willingness to pay for seaweed-incorporated compost and demographic responses.

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Andama, Charles Ajuni, Ameria Nabukonde, and Alex Barakagira. "Solid Waste Management Practices in Nakasongola Town Council, Uganda." Journal of Global Ecology and Environment 20, no. 4 (November 6, 2024): 155–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.56557/jogee/2024/v20i48933.

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Solid waste generation rates are rising and the world's cities are believed to be generating about 2.01 billion tons of solid waste, amounting to a footprint of 0.74 kilograms per person per day. The rapid population growth and urbanization has exacerbated the condition concerning solid wastes. This study focused on the management of the solid wastes in Nakasongola Town Council, Uganda. Specifically, it aimed at the determining of the types of wastes generated, determined the existing solid waste management methods employed by the residents in the area, and examined the factors that influenced the solid waste management practices among the residents of the town council. A descriptive survey design was utilized to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from the 160 households within Nakasongola Town Council. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires, interviews, direct observations and documentary reviews. Key findings with their corresponding means, indicate organic wastes (4.21), plastics (4.26), rubbish and ashes (3.65) were the major types of wastes produced by the residents of Nakasongola Town Council. Incineration (4.36), composting (4.29) and sanitary landfill (4.15) were the main practices used to manage solid wastes in the town council. However, the solid waste management practices in the study area are influenced by the income levels of the residents (86%), household size (66%), level of education (59%) and stability of the residents living in the town council (72%) among others. The study concludes that solid waste management practices in Nakasongola are significantly influenced by demographic factors, particularly attitudes, income levels, and knowledge of waste management, highlighting the necessity for targeted interventions to improve waste management outcomes in the community. Based on the findings, the study recommends implementing comprehensive community education programs on solid waste management, introduction of affordable waste disposal options, and adoption of a policy for better management of solid wastes at the lowest level of governance.

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Nikolov, Bogdan, Slaveya Petrova, Vanya Naydenova, and Delka Karagyozova-Dilkova. "INTERACTIVE METHODS OF TRAINING IN SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT." Proceedings of CBU in Natural Sciences and ICT 2 (October 24, 2021): 81–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.12955/pns.v2.157.

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Environmental education addresses the most common and current environmental problems as they could lead to a serious ecological misbalance on Earth. One of them is associated with a huge amount of waste, the need for sustainable management and recovery. For this reason, the topic of sustainable waste management needs to be included in the process of environmental education, to be based on an interdisciplinary approach, to start from an early age and be embedded not only in school curricula but also in extra-curricular activities, to be conducted systematically and methodologically provided. This paper presents an interactive model for training in sustainable waste management through an activity approach that could be successfully applied in some extra-curricular activities. Didactic instruments have been developed in the course of a project funded by the University of Plovdiv, aiming to enhance the ecological competencies of both pupils (11-13 years’ age) and students (pre-teachers in Biology). The thematic content included four themes: Waste definition and classification, Waste treatment, the Recycling process, and the Composting process. Learning activities and the expected results of the training are defined for each theme. The innovative model of training in sustainable waste management includes four of the most popular interactive educational methods: research-based education, problem-based education, game-based education, and project learning. Worksheets have been developed for all activities, and the thematic content was structured following environmental topics, enabling environmental education through a proactive approach. In order to assess the effectiveness of the interactive methodology, two questionnaires (pre-test and post-test) were developed. Each one consisted of 15 questions allowing the analysis of the environmental competencies of pupils (knowledge, attitude and behavior construct), as well as the attitudes, habits and behavior of both children and their families to the problem of sustainable waste management. The first questionnaire was made before the training in order to determine the entry-level of knowledge and competencies, while the second one was conducted after the training in order to evaluate the competencies’ enhancement. The experimental trainings conducted (2019-2020) show that these models for training in sustainable waste management, based on the constructivist approach, lead to a significant increase of pro-ecological behavior and can be successfully implemented in the education process. According to the knowledge construct, we found that the working hypothesis was confirmed for 80.2% of the pupils (χ2 = 2.043, p <0.05). Based on the attitude construct, we found that the working hypothesis was confirmed for 46.7% of the pupils (χ2 = 1.205, p <0.05). In the behavior construct, the working hypothesis was confirmed for almost 23% of the pupils who had not had long-term habits for nature conservation and rational use of resources before the time of training (χ2 = 0.383, p <0.05). This was the construct with the lowest positive change from the three studied.

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Al Mamun, Abdullah, Naeem Hayat, Chinnasamy Agamudai Nambhi Malarvizhi, and Noor Raihani Binti Zainol. "Economic and Environmental Sustainability through Green Composting: A Study among Low-Income Households." Sustainability 12, no. 16 (August 11, 2020): 6488. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12166488.

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Climate change hinders economic growth across the globe, whereas green products and/or the adoption of green practices can effectively mitigate the deteriorating conditions of climate. A large proportion of the world population is living in remote areas with low income, and they should be included in the mitigation efforts to reduce the damaging effects of climate change. Therefore, this study intends to examine the intentions and behaviors towards green composting among low-income rural households to generate income, improve agricultural productivity, and reduce dependency on chemical fertilizers. This study adopted a cross-sectional research design and used structured interviews to collect quantitative data from 420 low-income households living in rural areas in Peninsular Malaysia. This study adopted the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and extended the TPB by embedding the constructs of perceived benefits and eco-literacy into the attitude towards the environment, normative beliefs by extending the subjective norms, and perception of startup resources by extending the perceived behavioral control. The study outcomes revealed that eco-literacy and perceived benefits had a significantly positive effect on attitude towards the environment; normative belief on subjective norms; perception of startup resources on perceived behavioral control; attitude towards the environment on subjective norms; perceived behavioral control on intention towards green composting; and intention towards green composting on green composting adoption behavior. The findings may serve as a guideline to policymakers for the adoption of composting, which can mitigate environmental issues in addition to generating economic activities for low-income residents in Peninsular Malaysia. The study’s limitations and future research opportunities are reported as well.

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Cando III, Evaristo Niño. "Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Solid WasteManagement Among Households in the UrbanCommunities of Butuan City, Philippines." Journal of Environmental Science and Management 25, no. 1 (June 30, 2022): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.47125/jesam/2022_1/01.

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Urban agglomeration in Butuan City led to issues on solid waste management (SWM). The socioeconomic profile and effectiveness of SWM programs were assessed and evaluated through a survey questionnaire. Using a 5-point Likert scale to measure the knowledge, attitude, and practices towards SWM. Key informant interviews and focused group discussions were also conducted. On the average, respondents showed very high SWM knowledge (3.80) and attitude (4.52) which was attributed to high educational attainment and income. Majority of the respondents practice waste segregation (97.9%), reusing (83.8%), recycling (70.4%) and composting (61.3%). However, low knowledge on the location (35.6%), functionality (33.7%), and utilization (51.3%) of the materials recovery facilities was noted, an indication of non-compliance by local government units to SWM laws and policies. A significant number of respondents do not practice composting (38.7%) due to lack of facilities and available space. Clustered materials recovery and composting facilities, and adjustments on waste collection, storage, and disposal systems must be established and implemented. Incentive programs, awareness campaigns, and public participation are key elements of an efficient SWM system.

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Herrera, Lorena Paola, Jonathan Von Below, and Mara De Rito. "Conexión con la naturaleza y comportamiento proambiental, en la costa argentina." Revista Estudios Ambientales - Environmental Studies Journal 9, no. 2 (December 30, 2021): 155–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.47069/estudios-ambientales.v9i2.1288.

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A lo largo de su historia, el ser humano ha experimentado una profunda desconexión con la naturaleza de la cual forma parte. Como consecuencia, los problemas ambientales y la falta de cuidado hacia la vida han ido en aumento. La forma en que las personas se perciben en relación a la naturaleza puede influir en su comportamiento ambiental. El objetivo de este trabajo fue explorar la percepción que las personas de una ciudad costera de Argentina tienen de conexión naturaleza y su vinculación con el comportamiento proambiental. En esta investigación predominó la perspectiva metodológica cualitativa y se utilizó la encuesta autogestionada como método de recolección de datos. Los resultados de 220 encuestas identificaron que las personas, en general, se percibieron a sí mismas en conexión con la naturaleza. Se encontraron respuestas positivas en relación con el comportamiento proambiental hacia algunas actitudes (por ej., reciclaje, uso eficiente del agua), y menos positivas hacia otras (por ej., realización de compostaje, participación en ONGa). Este trabajo permitió identificar puntos clave para comprender parte del accionar cotidiano de las personas en el cuidado del ambiente, y aportar a las normativas locales para fomentar el cuidado de espacios verdes y la gestión de residuos domiciliarios. Abstract Throughout history, human beings have experienced a profound disconnection with nature of which they are a part. As a consequence, environmental problems and lack of care for life have been increasing. The way people perceive themselves in relation to nature can influence their environmental behavior. The aim of this work was to explore the perception that people in a coastal city in Argentina have of nature and its link with proenvironmental behavior. This research was dominated by a qualitative methodological perspective and used self-managed surveys for data collection. The results of 220 surveys identified that people, in general, perceived themselves in connection with nature. Positive responses were found in relation to proenvironmental behavior towards some attitudes (e.g., recycling, efficient water use), and less positive towards others (e.g., composting, NGO participation). This work allowed us to identify key points to understand part of the daily actions of people in caring for the environment, and to contribute to local regulations to promote the care of green spaces and the management of household waste.

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Rastegari Kopaei, Hamid, Mehdi Nooripoor, Ayatollah Karami, Ruxandra Malina Petrescu-Mag, and Dacinia Crina Petrescu. "Drivers of Residents’ Home Composting Intention: Integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior, the Norm Activation Model, and the Moderating Role of Composting Knowledge." Sustainability 13, no. 12 (June 16, 2021): 6826. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13126826.

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Home composting is judged as an effective municipal waste management option in which household contribution is essential, but it has a low adoption. The objectives of the study were to determine the factors that influence home composting intention and identify the moderating role of composting knowledge in the model, using the combined model of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and norm activation model (NAM). A structured questionnaire was applied to a sample of 367 residents of Isfahan city, Iran, randomly selected. Data were analyzed using cluster analysis, discriminant analysis, PLS-SEM, and PLS-MGA. Cluster analysis grouped the three clusters based on the constructs of the integrated model, and this result was confirmed by discriminant analysis. Findings show that attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control can predict the intention to compost. Study results confirmed the positive effect of awareness of the consequences of composting on ascribed responsibility to compost at home, of responsibility to the personal norm, and of the personal norm on intention to compost at home. Furthermore, it was observed that composting knowledge moderates the relationship between subjective norm and behavioral intention, and the one between perceived behavioral control and behavioral intention. The integrated model had more predictive power than the TPB model. The fit statistic of the integrated model was good and 71% of the variance for intention behavior toward home composting. The insights on factors affecting residents’ intention to compost obtained from this study can be used in measures and programs that reinforce and stimulate home composting.

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Rahman, Ashikur, Teoh Ai Ping, Syeda Khadija Mubeen, Imran Mahmud, and Ghazanfer Ali Abbasi. "What Influences Home Gardeners’ Food Waste Composting Intention in High-Rise Buildings in Dhaka Megacity, Bangladesh? An Integrated Model of TPB and DMP." Sustainability 14, no. 15 (August 1, 2022): 9400. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14159400.

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Composting is a sustainable way of transforming organic waste into valuable organic fertilizers which have the potential to act as soil conditioners by controlling various biological processes. The prime objective of the current study was to determine the influencing factors behind the intent of home food waste composting, by employing the combined model of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Dualistic Passion Model (DMP). The combined model showed a higher predictive ability in comparison to the individual TPB model. The fit statistic of the integrated model was deemed good, and 65% of the variance for home composting intention was explained. Using a face-to-face questionnaire survey, a total of 203 valid responses were gathered from home gardeners and tested via a unique two-step methodology: the PLS-SEM and the artificial neural network (ANN). The results revealed that the composting intention can be significantly influenced by attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. The study also confirmed the positive effect of harmonious passion and the negative effect of obsessive passion on the intention of food waste composting. Furthermore, the hybrid method produced more reliable results because HP was found to be the most important variable in both ANN and PLS-SEM results, while PBC was observed to be the second most important variable in ANN and the fourth most important in PLS-SEM. The results of the current study not only highlight the importance of passion in determining food waste composting intention in Dhaka, Bangladesh, but also provide helpful information for designing effective, sustainable tactics for encouraging residents to compost food waste at home.

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Hamzah, Nurul Husna Che, Azira Sanusi, Nozieana Khairuddin, Nor Shafinaz Azman, and Azizul Hakim Lahuri. "Public Practice, Knowledge and Attitude on Managing Kitchen and Food Wastes in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia." International Journal of Environmental Science and Development 13, no. 4 (2022): 118–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.18178/ijesd.2022.13.4.1381.

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Kitchen and food wastes discarded from the food related premises contributes to the high proportion of organic waste that end up in its landfill. The methane gas released during the dumping of food waste at the landfills is unsafe because the gas is flammable, and it is also a strong greenhouse gas. To tackle this problem, efforts are necessary to reduce the kitchen waste generated and to manage the disposal of waste sustainably. However, for this initiative to be successful, the owners and workers in food sector play an important role. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the practice, knowledge, and attitude of the food premises owners towards managing the kitchen and food waste in the district of Bintulu, Sarawak. Thus, a survey was conducted among 130 owners of randomly selected food premises. The collected data showed that food waste has the largest portion (46.7%) produced in Bintulu compared to other MSW such as plastic, paper, glass, metal, etc. Most respondents prefer to dump the food and kitchen wastes into garbage bins (79.2%) rather than composting (6.2%), donate, reuse, and recycle. This result proved the importance of building a biogas plant for kitchen and food waste since the respondents preferred to throw away the leftover food rather than composting the food. It will also help to propose appropriate treatment technologies to support the National Solid Waste Management (SWM) Policy and National Green Technology Policy for waste-to-wealth projects.

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Nik Masdek, Nik Rozana, Kelly Kai Seng Wong, Nolila Mohd Nawi, Juwaidah Sharifuddin, and Wang Li Wong. "Antecedents of sustainable food waste management behaviour: Empirical evidence from urban households in Malaysia." Management & Marketing 18, no. 1 (March 1, 2023): 53–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/mmcks-2023-0004.

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Abstract Under the sustainability domain, food waste is a significant global challenge receiving growing attention. The management of household food waste which relies heavily on landfilling, is predominantly ineffective and unsustainable. To implement sustainable food waste management, an understanding of the individual behaviour is needed since psychological effects often undermine technological solutions. This study direct its investigation on urban households’ sustainable food waste management behaviour by extending the Theory of Planned Behaviour. An online survey was utilized for data collection. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling, assessments were made on the determinants of intention and behaviour of 520 households in the Klang Valley. The analysis support two factors that influence attitude positively, while five factors positively influence intention to implement best practices of reusing leftovers, separating household waste, and doing home composting. However, although the households have positive intentions, yet their composting practices seem to be the least adopted compared to the other sustainable elements. Addressing the lack of participation requires a holistic approach via dissemination of educational materials, social media coverage, and awareness campaigns. It is also suggested that composting be incentivized and be included in reward schemes similar to recycling. This study paves the way to enhance understanding of the factors to adopt sustainable food waste management among households in the urban areas. The findings provide insights for policy makers and other stakeholders on what type of information to consider when designing effective food waste management campaigns and urban development strategies, supporting the opportunity for consumer behavioural change.

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Miranda, Cypatly Rojas, Yolanda Cortés Alvarez, and Rafael Estrella Velázquez. "Acciones en el cuidado del medio ambiente en la escuela de bachilleres “salvador allende” plantel San Juan Del Río, U.A.Q." Latin American Journal of Development 3, no. 5 (October 11, 2021): 3288–301. http://dx.doi.org/10.46814/lajdv3n5-044.

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Se ha escrito mucho en relación al tema ambiental y hemos escuchado innumerables discursos políticos en los que se dice demasiado y poco se lleva a la práctica. En nuestro país, la legislación ambiental se transgrede, la gente permanece indiferente ante la destrucción de su entorno, contribuyendo a empeorar la situación; por ello, urge un cambio de actitud a través de la educación, brindando la oportunidad de informar y desarrollar acciones ambientales concretas en donde la participación sea de manera inmediata, activa y asertiva. El Plan de Estudios del Bachillerato de la Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro incluye la asignatura de Formación Ambiental impartida en el sexto semestre, cuyo contenido programático permite desarrollar habilidades, actitudes y valores que contribuyen al desarrollo sustentable de manera crítica, con acciones responsables en la identificación y análisis de los problemas reales del entorno, con el enfoque de formar profesionistas capacitados en la solución de problemas ambientales. Actualmente se confronta la amenaza ambiental más crítica de la historia: deterioro del suelo, del agua y de los recursos marinos, esenciales para la producción alimentaria, contaminación atmosférica, pérdida de biodiversidad, daño a la capa de ozono y al cambio climático global. La sustentabilidad ambiental se refiere a la administración racional de los recursos naturales, de manera que sea posible mejorar el bienestar de la población actual sin comprometer la calidad de vida de las generaciones futuras[1]; permitiendo que desde el interior del plantel educativo se generen acciones a través del trabajo colaborativo para lograr un ambiente integral, limpio, sano y armónico. En los últimos tres años el abordaje de los contenidos de la asignatura de Formación Ambiental se realiza conformando brigadas de trabajo que permiten ejecutar acciones inmediatas, en colaboración del personal administrativo, alumnos, maestros y padres de familia, en el cuidado de las áreas verdes, recolección de PET, ahorro de energía eléctrica y agua, contaminación visual y auditiva, reciclaje de papel, elaboración de composta, cultivo hidropónico, divulgación ecológica y supresión del tabaquismo; con el objetivo de formar individuos competentes en la toma de decisiones a problemas urgentes como es el Desarrollo Sustentable. [1] Méndez, J., (2008) Problemas Económicos de México,Mc. Graw Hill, Ed. 6ª. México. p. 48 Much has been written in relation to environmental issues and has heard countless political speeches in which he says too little is put into practice. In our country, environmental regulations are violated and people are indifferent to the destruction of their environment and contribute to worsening the situation. Faced with this problem it is necessary to achieve a change in attitudes through education, to give our students the opportunity to develop specific environmental actions in which they participate in immediate, active and assertive, with this, in the Baccalaureate curriculum at the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro includes Environmental Training course that is taught in the sixth semester, containing program that allows the development of skills, attitudes and values that contribute to sustainable development in a critical way, with responsible actions enabling the identification and analysis of the real problems of environment, so as to obtain the foundation for a future that integrates the student as a professional in solving many environmental problems. Currently facing the most critical environmental threat in history, ground deterioration , water and marine resources essential to food production rising, air pollution, biodiversity loss, but not less important damage to the ozone layer and global climate change. Talk of environmental sustainability refers to the efficient and rational management of natural resources, so it is possible to improve the welfare of the people today without compromising the quality of life of future generations, allowing it from inside the campus generate strategies through the collaborative work environment that may lead to a comprehensive, clean, healthy and harmonious. In our institution we have done in the past three years' experience in dealing with the contents of the Environmental Training course, forming work teams that can implement immediate actions with the participation of administrative staff, students, teachers and parents, in the care of green areas, collection of PET, saving electricity and water pollution, visual and auditory, paper recycling, composting, hydroponics, organic outreach, collection of batteries and elimination of smoking, with the aim of contribute to the formation of competent individuals in making decisions to urgent problems such as Sustainable Development.

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Mafriana, Sandra Bhakti, Safa Muzdalifah, Dewi Purboningsih, Juliyatin Putri Utami, Muhammad Rizal Bima Saputra, and Nanda Putri Arini. "Program Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Berbasis Eco-Green kepada Kelompok Pengajian Perempuan di Kelurahan Landasan Ulin Tengah Kota Banjarbaru." Bubungan Tinggi: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat 5, no. 1 (February 8, 2023): 88. http://dx.doi.org/10.20527/btjpm.v5i1.6463.

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Pemberdayaan masyarakat berbasis eco-green merupakan upaya mengembangkan kemandirian dan kesejahteraan masyarakat dengan meningkatkan pengetahuan, sikap, keterampilan, perilaku, kemampuan, kesadaran, serta memanfaatkan sumber daya melalui penetapan kebijakan, program, kegiatan, dan pendampingan yang sesuai dengan esensi masalah dan prioritas kebutuhan masyarakat, yakni dengan memperhatikan aspek ramah lingkungan. Secara spesifik program utama adalah pembuatan pupuk kompos dari limbah dapur. Adapun tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah mitra memahami urgensi kemandirian dalam pengelolaan lingkungan, mitra memiliki keterampilan dalam mengolah sampah organik menjadi pupuk kompos, dan masalah penumpukan sampah di area perumahan teratasi. Metode yang digunakan untuk mencapai target kegiatan yaitu dengan sosialisasi urgensi pemberdayaan masyarakat berbasis eco-green dan pelatihan pembuatan pupuk kompos dari limbah dapur. Berdasarkan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang telah dilakukan pada hari Sabtu tanggal 23 Juli 2022, maka ketercapaian sasaran yang diperoleh adalah sasaran mengalami peningkatan dalam pemahaman urgensi pemberdayaan masyarakat berbasis eco-green, sasaran mengalami peningkatan dalam pengetahuan pengolahan sampah rumah tangga yang tepat, sasaran mengalami peningkatan dalam pengetahuan jenis-jenis sampah, dan sasaran mengalami peningkatan dalam pengetahuan pengolahan sampah rumah tangga menjadi pupuk kompos. Hal ini ditunjukkan melalui hasil evaluasi kegiatan dengan pengisian kuesioner, setelah proses pelaksanaan sosialisasi menunjukkan bahwa 93% mitra yang hadir telah memahami dan mengetahui tentang makna pemberdayaan masyarakat yang ramah lingkungan, sedangkan 100% mitra telah mengetahui tentang cara mengelola limbah organik yang dihasilkan rumah tangga dengan tepat, dan ada 93% mitra mengetahui alat dan bahan apa saja yang harus dipersiapkan untuk proses pengomposan. Ecogreen-based community empowerment is an effort to develop community self-sufficiency and welfare by increasing knowledge, attitudes, skills, behavior, abilities, awareness, and use of resources through the establishment of policies, programs, activities, and assistance that follow the nature of the problem and the priority needs of the community, namely taking into account environmental aspects. Specifically, the main program is the production of compost from kitchen waste. The aim of this activity is that the partners understand the urgency of independence in environmental management, that the partners have skills in processing organic waste into compost, and that the problem of waste accumulation in residential areas is solved. The method used to achieve the activity's objective is through the socialization of the urgency of eco-green-based community empowerment and training on making compost from kitchen waste. Based on the community service activities held on Saturday, 23 July 2022, the achievement targets achieved is that the targets have increased the understanding of the urgency of eco-green-based community empowerment, the targets have increased the knowledge of proper household waste processing, the targets have increased the knowledge of types - types of waste, and the targets have increased the knowledge of processing household waste into compost. This is shown by the results of the evaluation of the activities by filling in questionnaires. After the socialization process, it was shown that 93% of the partner present understood and knew the meaning of environmentally friendly community empowerment. In comparison, 100% of the partners knew how to manage organic waste produced by households properly, and 93% of the partners knew what tools and materials should be used for the composting process.

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Malee, Mario Rinaldi, Benu Olfie Olfie L.S, and Welson M. Wangke. "PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PROGRAM PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH SECARA REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE (3R) DI KELURAHAN MANEMBO-NEMBO TENGAH KECAMATAN MATUARI KOTA BITUNG." AGRI-SOSIOEKONOMI 12, no. 2A (July 27, 2016): 225. http://dx.doi.org/10.35791/agrsosek.12.2a.2016.12877.

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Perceptions in relation to the environment, namely as the process where individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to the environment. With the perception of the attitude that it will form a stable tendency to act a certain way in certain situations. Research on the public perception is very important because by knowing that perception would help prevent the arising problems. The purpose of this research is to determine public perception to Trash Processing Program by using 3R method viewed from aspects Socialization, facilities providing, and sorting, composting, and recycling by using instrument Likert scale. This research has been carried out for three months, from February until March 2016 from preparation till the preparation of research reports. Research located in the Manembo-nembo Tengah Sub District Matuari district Bitung City..This research using primary data and secondary data. Primary data obtained from 68 respondents by using questionnaires. While Secondary data obtained from Dinas Kebersihan and Menembo-nembo tengah office. Sampling method used in this research is purposive sampling. This research shows that public perception to trash processing socialization program with 3R still neutral, because of the low socialization from local govern, while public perception to facilities and infrastructure providing program is positive. For public perception to sorting, composting, and trash recycling is positive. So that most of public have positive perception to trash processing socialization program with 3R.Keywords: Public Perception, Solid Waste Managemeny, Manembo-nembo Tengah, Bitung City.

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Amala, Nahawanda Ahsanu, Rr Diah Nugraheni Setyowati, and Sarita Oktorina. "STUDI TINGKAT PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT KELURAHAN JEMUR WONOSARI DALAM PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH PASCA PROGRAM GREEN AND CLEAN." SISTEM Jurnal Ilmu Ilmu Teknik 14, no. 1 (April 11, 2018): 39–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.37303/sistem.v14i1.166.

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Solid waste problem is happen in many big city, such as Surabaya City. Jemur Wonosari which is participant in Surabaya Green and Clean (SGC) program also have waste management problems. When SGC was conducted, solid waste management is good. However, after the program finished, solid waste management facilities was neglected. In this research we measured solid waste measurement in waste generation and composition from domestic and non-domestic. Also to survey the level of community participation in manage solid waste. The design is quantitative research, data getting from measurement of waste generation and composition also question data to know community participation level in waste management which influenced by internal factors (knowledge, motivation, and environment attitude).The result of research, waste from people in a day is 0,093 kg/person/day. The result of solid waste generation which produced by the community is about 2054,37 kg/day. Waste composition which dominated by food waste, it’s about 43,3%. From the X2 test explain that there is a relation between knowledge, motivation, and environment attitude to community participation and between community participation to solid waste management. The community need to improve composting activities to minimize waste and rise up community participation.

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Kaithery, Nivya Noonjiyil, and Usha Karunakaran. "Study on attitude of household waste management in a rural area of Northern Kerala." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 6, no. 5 (April 27, 2019): 2095. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20191826.

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Background: Proper waste management is a major concern of public health. It is necessary to create positive behavioural changes towards waste management among public in order to control diseases. Objectives were to determine the attitude towards solid and liquid waste management among the households of Cheruthazham Panchayat in Northern Kerala.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted in Cheruthazham Panchayat, under Kalliasseri block, located in Kannur district of Kerala state from June 2017 to July 2018. A total of 400 households were studied. Multistage sampling was done. Data was collected by direct interview using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS software.Results: The participants responsible for the waste management in household were women. Out of the 400 participants, 83%, 11% and 6% were Hindus, Muslims and Christians respectively. Majority of them (82%) had an educational qualification of high school and above. Most of them (82.5%) were housewives. About 47% of the study population belongs to upper middle class. Their major sources of information about solid waste management were kudumbasree class. In the study, 93.8% of the study population had above average attitude and 6.2% had below average attitude. Almost 70% had the belief that government is not doing anything to fix the garbage problem. About 97%, 88.6% and 92% were willing to do composting, segregation and recycling of waste respectively.Conclusions: Majority of the participants had above average attitude towards household waste management. Continuous awareness programmes have to be conducted on safe waste disposal and efforts should be made to sustain the supervision of household waste management.

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Igirigi, Weni K. "Comparative Analysis of Household Attitude toward Environmental Transforming Behaviour (HETB) Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria." AKSU Journal of Social Sciences 4, no. 2 (September 1, 2024): 58–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.61090/aksujoss.2024.019.

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Household behavioural change is a critical aspect of addressing contemporary challenges related to shifting lifestyles, global temperature rise, and environmental degradation. Important factors such as environmental awareness, economic incentives, social norms, and information availability help drive household behavioural change towards sustainability. Collaborations among household members and participation in sharing economies are also pivotal in achieving similar results. Furthermore, practices such as composting, rainwater harvesting, and organic agriculture have emerged as effective strategies. Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) as a framework aids the understanding of variables influencing behavioural change, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 lockdown. Findings revealed positive changes in HETB, household green product use, and the rate of environmental behaviour during the COVID-19 lockdown, emphasizing the potential for a more sustainable future. The study recommended that households adopt specific proenvironmental behaviours, building on the lessons learned during the pandemic lockdown.

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Etheredge, Coleman L., and Tina M. Waliczek. "Perceptions of Environmental Health and Willingness to Compost Fresh Cut Floral Waste by Retail Flower Shop Owners." HortTechnology 30, no. 6 (December 2020): 751–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech04724-20.

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In the United States there has been a push to convert industries to a more environmentally sustainable business attitude in recent years. Environmentally sustainable practices are not only good for the environment, but there is increasing evidence these practices lead to an increase in customer loyalty. The trend of self-regulation, willingly imposing more stringent environmental policies than required by the government, is progressing toward a time where environmentally friendly practices will be a competitive necessity for businesses to survive. The main purpose of this research was to investigate the perceptions of environmental health of retail flower shop owners and their willingness to recycle fresh cut floral waste produced at retail flower shops for use as compost and to determine if there is a statistical correlation between environmental awareness and willingness to compost fresh cut flower waste. A mailing list of retail florists from across the United States was compiled. A total of 1974 florists from all 50 states were sent a standardized e-mail explaining the purpose of the study. Embedded in the e-mail was a hyperlink that redirected willing respondents to the survey. Each person on the mailing list was emailed one time. Of the 300 retail florists who took part in the survey, a majority, 190 (63.33%), were ranked as having “high concern” for environmental health. A majority of florists 247 (82.33%) “agreed” or “strongly agreed” to collaborate with Master Gardener programs and other organizations if it meant they could recycle their floral waste through composting. Through the creation of industry- and state-sponsored certifications, florists could brand and promote their business as more environmentally conscious by composting their floral waste. This could possibly, in turn, stimulate sales and increase profit margins while having the added benefit of reducing the amount of waste entering landfills.

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Reitbauer, Eva, and Christoph Schmied. "Bridging GNSS Outages with IMU and Odometry: A Case Study for Agricultural Vehicles." Sensors 21, no. 13 (June 29, 2021): 4467. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s21134467.

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Nowadays, many precision farming applications rely on the use of GNSS-RTK. However, when it comes to autonomous agricultural vehicles, GNSS cannot be used as a stand-alone system for positioning. To ensure high availability and robustness of the positioning solution, GNSS-RTK must be fused with additional sensors. This paper presents a novel sensor fusion algorithm tailored to tracked agricultural vehicles. GNSS-RTK, an IMU and wheel speed sensors are fused in an error-state Kalman filter to estimate position and attitude of the vehicle. An odometry model for tracked vehicles is introduced which is used to propagate the filter state. By using both IMU and wheel speed sensors, specific motion characteristics of tracked vehicles such as slippage can be included in the dynamic model. The presented sensor fusion algorithm is tested at a composting site using a tracked compost turner. The sensor measurements are recorded using the Robot Operating System (ROS). To analyze the achievable accuracies for position and attitude of the vehicle, a precise reference trajectory is measured using two robotic total stations. The resulting trajectory of the error-state filter is then compared to the reference trajectory. To analyze how well the proposed error-state filter is suited to bridge GNSS outages, GNSS outages of 30 s are simulated in post-processing. During these outages, the vehicle’s state is propagated using the wheel speed sensors, IMU, and the dynamic model for tracked vehicles. The results show that after 30 s of GNSS outage, the estimated horizontal position of the vehicle still has a sub-decimetre accuracy.

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Vigoroso, Lucia, Niccolò Pampuro, Giorgia Bagagiolo, and Eugenio Cavallo. "Factors Influencing Adoption of Compost Made from Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste and Purchasing Pattern: A Survey of Italian Professional and Hobbyist Users." Agronomy 11, no. 6 (June 21, 2021): 1262. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11061262.

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Composting represents an alternative for the management of the organic fraction from municipal waste. However, the adoption of compost made from municipal waste is not yet widespread across all European countries, including Italy. Being ‘professional’ (i.e., farmers and gardeners) and ‘hobbyists’ the most representative categories of compost buyers in Italy, this study investigated their attitude toward municipal waste compost adoption and their purchasing pattern, pointing out criticalities and strategies to promote a wider use of this kind of compost. For the two categories of users, frequency of use of different information, buying habits, opinions on marketing issues, and factors which encourage compost utilization were investigated. The ‘professionals’ and ‘hobbyists’ reported different purchasing behaviors in terms of quantity, frequency, and preferred packaging format. The capability of compost from municipal waste to improve soil characteristics and its low environmental impact were identified as the most significant aspects for users, while availability of economic subsidies was not a determining factor for municipal waste compost adoption. With regard to the information sources, the broader use of personal communication channels like peers’ suggestions may have influence on compost adoption pointing out how social influence can promote sustainable behavior and influence users’ purchasing choices.

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Syauqi, Ikhwan Fadli, Suwito Eko Pramono, and Puji Lestari. "Recipient school environment care character adiwiyata grace in pemalang district." Journal of Educational Social Studies 12, no. 1 (June 29, 2023): 27–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/jess.v12i1.61838.

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Environmental damage is a troubling problem for humans. The purpose of this research is to find out the application of the character of caring for school environment, implications of education caring for school sustainability, and impact of a clean and green environment. The method used was qualitative. The results of this study indicate that the application of character of caring for the environment at schools receiving the Adiwiyata award in Pemalang Regency, namely greening, agriculture, greenhouses, planting plants for family medicine, school health businesses, composting, recycling, waste banks, canteens, bulletin boards, school cleanliness, enforcement discipline, facilities and infrastructure, documentation. Implications of implementing school care: school curriculum based on the environment, extracurricular activities, and participatory activities, according to the school's vision and mission. The impact of a clean environment: the character of students who are religious, disciplined, responsible, and caring for others, students and teachers comply with school rules, and instil a caring attitude towards the school environment. With an understanding of the Adiwiyata program, it is hoped that it can provide information for schools to improve the quality of education with the methods used in learning activities related to the application of the character of caring for the school environment.

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Batista Trentin, Alex, Paula Raquel Reffatti, and Diesse Aparecida de Oliveira Sereia. "Educação ambiental e reutilização de resíduos orgânicos: uso de compostagem em um colégio da rede estadual do Paraná." Revista Meio Ambiente e Sustentabilidade 10, no. 20 (June 4, 2021): 6–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.22292/mas.v10i20.975.

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Resumo O cenário de degradação ambiental torna o futuro do nosso planeta incerto. Diversas organizações tentam reverter este problema e a educação ambiental é um instrumento essencial para uma possível mudança. O objetivo deste trabalho é sensibilizar estudantes do ensino médio sobre a importância do descarte adequado dos resíduos sólidos e demonstrar como é possível mudar atitudes diárias para a preservação ambiental. O projeto foi desenvolvido com alunos do 3º ano, em um colégio da rede estadual de ensino do Paraná. Em outubro de 2018, produziu-se uma composteira e 13 alunos foram convidados a participar voluntariamente da execução do projeto. Inicialmente, diversas palestras foram realizadas sobre os temas transversais à compostagem. Após a construção, todos os resíduos orgânicos produzidos na escola passaram a ser depositados na composteira. Os alunos foram incentivados, também, a transmitir os conhecimentos adquiridos à comunidade, com o intuito de ampliar a disseminação da educação ambiental. Antes e depois das atividades, aplicaram-se questionários para examinar o conhecimento prévio dos alunos e os saberes desenvolvidos no decurso do projeto. Após as intervenções, visualizou-se, com auxílio dos questionários, a evolução dos alunos, além de uma maior sensibilização em relação à destinação correta dos resíduos gerados. Aspira-se que mais trabalhos sobre o tema sejam realizados no ambiente escolar — local em que parte da formação dos sujeitos ocorre. Palavras-chave: Biodegradação. Metodologias alternativas. Sensibilização ambiental. Abstract The scenario of environmental degradation makes the future of our planet uncertain. Several organizations are trying to reverse this problem and environmental education is an essential instrument to change the current situation. This work aimed to raise awareness among high school students about the importance of proper disposal of solid waste and demonstrate how simply it is possible to change daily attitudes towards environmental preservation. The project was developed with 3rd grade students from a school in the state education system of Paraná. In October 2018, a composter was produced and 13 students were invited to participate voluntarily of the execution of the project. Initially, several lectures were held on the transversal themes of composting. After construction, all organic waste produced at the school was deposited in the compost bin. The students were also encouraged to transmit the knowledge acquired to the community, aiming to broaden the dissemination of environmental education. Before and after the activities, questionnaires were applied to examine the students' previous knowledge, as well as the knowledge they developed during all the activities. After the interventions, it was possible to visualize, with the help of the questionnaires, the evolution in the students' knowledge about the theme, as well as an awareness about the correct destination of the waste generated. It is hoped that more work aimed at environmental awareness will be carried out in the school environment — where part of the individuals’ formation occurs. Keywords: Biodegradation. Teaching alternative. Environmental awareness. Resumen El escenario de degradación ambiental vuelve el futuro de nuestro planeta incierto. Diversas organizaciones intentan revertir ese problema y la educación ambiental es un instrumento esencial para un posible cambio. El objetivo de este trabajo es sensibilizar a estudiantes de la educación media sobre la importancia de la eliminación responsable de los residuos sólidos y demostrar cómo es posible cambiar actitudes diarias para la preservación ambiental. El proyecto se desarrolló con estudiantes de tercer año, en un colegio de la red estatal de educación de Paraná. En octubre de 2018 se construyó una compostera y 13 alumnos fueron invitados a participar de forma voluntaria en la ejecución del proyecto. Inicialmente, se realizaron varias charlas sobre temas transversales al compostaje. Después de la construcción, todos los desechos orgánicos producidos en la escuela pasaron a ser depositados en la compostera. Los alumnos fueron incentivados, también, a trasmitir los conocimientos adquiridos a la comunidad, con el propósito de ampliar la difusión de la educación ambiental. Antes y después de las actividades, se aplicaron cuestionarios para examinar el conocimiento previo de los alumnos y los desarrollados en el curso del proyecto. Después de las prácticas, se pudo comprobar, por medio de cuestionarios, el progreso de los alumnos, además de una gran sensibilización respecto a la eliminación correcta de los residuos generados. Se espera que más trabajos sobre el tema sean desarrollados en el ambiente escolar ‒— lugar en donde se produce parte de la formación de los sujetos. Palabras-clave: Biodegradación. Metodologías alternativas. Sensibilización ambiental.

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MANGI, STEPHEN C., and THOMAS L. CATCHPOLE. "Using discards not destined for human consumption." Environmental Conservation 41, no. 3 (December 16, 2013): 290–301. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0376892913000532.

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SUMMARYThe Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) reforms agreed by European Union (EU) ministers include a discard ban where fishers will be required to land all fish they catch. The ban is expected to reduce the risk of capturing unwanted and low-value biomass species, and therefore should make fishing more environmentally and economically sustainable. The implications of introducing a discards ban may be gauged by assessing the practical and economic issues surrounding whether discards not destined for human consumption can be used once landed. Interviews with company managers established the attitude of the main commercial outlets towards suitability of, and interest in using discards. Results indicate that opportunities for using discards include reduction to fishmeal and fish oil, ensiling, composting, anaerobic digestion with energy recovery, and freezing (prior to use as bait). In the UK, nine main outlets expressed interest in using discards as raw materials to process into animal, pet and aqua feed; organic fertilizer; frozen bait; and other products, such as renewable energy generation. Estimates of discard quantities from English fleets show that most of the outlets are not located close to the main landing ports where the discards would likely come ashore. However, most outlets have extensive established transport links, which would enable them to cover even the remote ports. Preliminary analysis on cost of discarding shows that a discard ban will lead to increases in annual operating costs for fishers ranging from GB£ 1709–90 959 yr−1 (£1 = US$ 1.52, May 2013). Assuming that discards are processed for fishmeal, fetching c. GB£ 130 t−1, then majority of the fishers will make losses in their fishing operations. Such losses could lead fishers to adopt more selective gears in order to avoid catching unwanted species and thereby help conserve the marine environment. Finding potential uses for discards is important in the context of the proposed land-all catch policy under the reformed CFP, but the primary goal of government should be to prevent the capture of unwanted fish.

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R. Lalitha S. Fernando. "Factors Affecting People’s Participation in Home Composting in Moratuwa and Kaduwela Municipalities in Western Province of Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study." International Journal of Governance and Public Policy Analysis 3, no. 01 (April 1, 2022). http://dx.doi.org/10.31357/ijgppa.v3i01.5579.

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Home composting is considered an effective method in solid waste management as composting reduces the amount of solid waste in the place of generation itself. However, many people are reluctant to adopt home composting for various reasons in Sri Lanka. This study examines the most significant factors influencing people's home composting based on Kaduwela and Moratuwa Municipalities (MC) of Western Province in Sri Lanka. Both Municipalities encourage composting programs in their areas. The study population was the total number of households in Moratuwa and Kaduwela Municipalities. For the sample, 2% (1808 households) of the population (households) from both Municipalities were selected randomly. The quantitative research method was used, and data were collected by using a structured close-ended questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using SPSS statistical software with descriptive and inferential statistics. Based on the analysis, the study confirmed that market opportunities for compost, social diffusion, access to the garden, higher family income level, local government intervention, and pro-environmental behavior significantly affect people's participation in home composting in both MCs. In addition to that, attitudes for gardening and general concern for the environment significantly affect Moratuwa MC, while health risks and attitudes for composting significantly affect Kaduwela MC for the people's participation in home composting. In comparatively, people's participation in home composting in Kaduwela MC relatively performs better than Moratuwa MC. Keywords: Home Composting, Municipal Solid Waste Management, Sri Lanka

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Fernando, R. Lalitha S. "People's participation in home composting: an exploratory study based on Moratuwa and Kaduwela municipalities in the Western Province of Sri Lanka." Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal ahead-of-print, ahead-of-print (November 16, 2020). http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/meq-03-2020-0051.

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PurposeImproper waste management has been a serious issue in many countries, thus, home composting is considered as an effective method in solid waste management (SWM). Based on qualitative research methods, this study explores peoples' motives to choose composting and main problems confronted by them in home composting in Kaduwela and Moratuwa municipalities in the Western Province of Sri Lanka and proposes policy measures to improve home compositing.Design/methodology/approachThis study was mainly based on qualitative research methods. A convenient sample of 40 households including 20 households from each municipal council (MC) has been selected using semi-structured interviews. Descriptive methods were used to analyze the data.FindingsCitizens have chosen to compost mainly, for gardening, the influence of local authorities, economic benefits and environmental and health concerns. Fear of potential health problems, lack of resources, problems caused by animals, problems related to compost bins, limited knowledge and awareness about composting are difficulties encountered during home composting. Providing compost bins to people at a concessionary price or for free of charge, providing required facilities and financial assistance, promoting people's positive attitudes and awareness, encouraging the use of compost in households, improving the standard of composting and making relevant legal and institutional arrangements to promote people's participation in home composting are suggested for encouraging home composting.Research limitations/implicationsThis study used a small sample, which is the main limitation of this study.Practical implicationsThe policy implication will help to improve composting solid waste practices of the Local Governments.Originality/valueThere is a lack of research on composting related to the selected municipalities. As composting is an effective method in SWM, the findings and the proposed policy measures of this study will help to improve the SWM of the Local Governments of Sri Lanka.

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Camacho, Jorge, Helda Morales, Ricardo Alvarado, Antonio Saldivar, and Esperanza Huerta. "Perceptions and Attitudes Regarding Organic Waste: Feasibility of Establishing an Urban Composting Program in Chiapas, Mexico." Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, May 9, 2011, 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2010.013.006.

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Camacho Barboza, Jorge, Helda Morales, Ricardo Alvarado Barrantes, Antonio Saldivar Moreno, and Esperanza Huerta Lwanga. "Perceptions and attitudes regarding organic waste: Feasibility of establishing an urban composting program in Chiapas, Mexico." Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, June 30, 2011, 115–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2011.013.006.

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Mills, Briar, Ray O'Brien, Miranda Mirosa, and Sheila Skeaff. "Food waste initiatives in the tertiary sector in Aotearoa New Zealand." Pūhau ana te rā: Tailwinds 1, no. 2 (October 10, 2023). http://dx.doi.org/10.11157/patr.v1i1.23.

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Food waste is a global issue; 30 to 40% of all food is wasted. Despite a growing body of research, information on food waste in the tertiary education sector is lacking. The variety and size of foodservice operations at tertiary institutes provides an opportunity to address food waste and work towards Sustainable Development Goal Target 12.3. We investigated food waste initiatives at 13 tertiary institutes in Aotearoa and identified challenges to further initiative implementation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with staff working in sustainability at each institute. The most common initiatives included worm farms (n=11), solutions for leftover foods (n=11), and composting (n=9). Challenges to the initiatives included: the Covid-19 pandemic; contamination of organic food waste destined for composting; attitudes of individuals and institutes; and funding and resources. Although a range of initiatives are in place, these approaches are near the bottom of the waste hierarchy. New initiatives should be developed to reduce the volume of excess food, focusing on prevention and avoidance rather than recycling and recovery. Tertiary institutes in Aotearoa should also adopt the “Target, Measure, Act” approach to tackle food waste, through setting formal goals, regularly measuring food waste, and acting by implementing a wide variety of initiatives.

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Kurbett, Roopa, P. Shilpa Channalli, and Revappa M. Rebasiddanavar. "Homemakers’ Attitude towards Solid Waste Management in Urban Area of Hubli-Dharwad." International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, December 17, 2022, 747–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2022/v12i121510.

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Proper waste management is a major concern of public health. It is necessary to create positive behavioral changes toward waste management among the public to control diseases. Objectives were to determine the attitude toward solid waste management among the households of Hubli - Dharwad city in Karnataka, India. A community based cross sectional study was conducted in 67 wards of Hubli- Dharwad city located in the Dharwad district of Karnataka state from January 2021 to December 2021. A total of 400 households were studied and multistage sampling was done. Data was collected by direct interview using a pre-questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS software. The participants responsible for waste management in the household were women. Out of the 400 participants, 83%, 11% and 6% were Hindus, Muslims and Christians respectively. The majority of them (82%) had an educational qualification of high school and were housewives. About 47% of the study population belongs to the upper middle class. Their major sources of information about solid waste management were Self Help Groups (SHGs). In the study, 93.8% of the studied population had above average attitudes and 6.2% had below average attitudes toward household waste management. Almost 70% had the belief that the government is not doing anything to fix the garbage problem. About 97%, 88.6% and 92% were willing to do composting, segregation and recycling of waste respectively. . Continuous awareness programs have to be conducted on safe waste disposal and efforts should be made to sustain the supervision of household waste management.

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Journal articles on the topic 'Composting attitudes'

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