Zero Waste Campus A Framework And Digital Learning Module For Sustainable Environmental Practices In Higher Education Institution

The global rise in population and living standards has led to increased waste production, a significant issue in Malaysian universities where existing waste management methods such as recycling and reusing are inadequate. Guided by Saunders Research Onion methodology, this study examines the awarene...

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Main Author: Nalikant, Mayawi Baba
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2024
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description The global rise in population and living standards has led to increased waste production, a significant issue in Malaysian universities where existing waste management methods such as recycling and reusing are inadequate. Guided by Saunders Research Onion methodology, this study examines the awareness and participation of Malaysian university communities in zero-waste initiatives focused on waste prevention. Utilizing a mixed-method approach with focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, the research identified ten key factors influencing Pro-Environmental Behaviour: personal experiences, environmental education, social technology, social responsibility, self-awareness, reinforcement contingencies, policy, leadership, community engagement, and environmental goals. These factors were synthesized into a framework that integrates an adapted Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Values, and Technology (KAPVT) theoretical framework with Kollmuss and Agyeman's PEB Model, Theory of Planned Behavior, and Value-Belief-Norm Theory, providing a comprehensive view of PEB. Structural Equation Modelling - Confirmatory Factor Analysis validated the relationships within this expanded framework using survey data from 393 respondents across three Malaysian universities. The findings demonstrated significant positive correlations between factors, leading to the creation of a digital Zero-Waste Campus Learning Module to promote sustainable practices. This provides a robust framework for enhancing national waste reduction strategies and advancing campus sustainability.
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spelling usm-622352025-05-16T07:47:21Z http://eprints.usm.my/62235/ Zero Waste Campus A Framework And Digital Learning Module For Sustainable Environmental Practices In Higher Education Institution Nalikant, Mayawi Baba QA75.5-76.95 Electronic computers. Computer science The global rise in population and living standards has led to increased waste production, a significant issue in Malaysian universities where existing waste management methods such as recycling and reusing are inadequate. Guided by Saunders Research Onion methodology, this study examines the awareness and participation of Malaysian university communities in zero-waste initiatives focused on waste prevention. Utilizing a mixed-method approach with focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, the research identified ten key factors influencing Pro-Environmental Behaviour: personal experiences, environmental education, social technology, social responsibility, self-awareness, reinforcement contingencies, policy, leadership, community engagement, and environmental goals. These factors were synthesized into a framework that integrates an adapted Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Values, and Technology (KAPVT) theoretical framework with Kollmuss and Agyeman's PEB Model, Theory of Planned Behavior, and Value-Belief-Norm Theory, providing a comprehensive view of PEB. Structural Equation Modelling - Confirmatory Factor Analysis validated the relationships within this expanded framework using survey data from 393 respondents across three Malaysian universities. The findings demonstrated significant positive correlations between factors, leading to the creation of a digital Zero-Waste Campus Learning Module to promote sustainable practices. This provides a robust framework for enhancing national waste reduction strategies and advancing campus sustainability. 2024-08 Thesis NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.usm.my/62235/1/MAYAWI%20AP%20BABA%20%40%20NALIKANT%20-%20TESIS24.pdf Nalikant, Mayawi Baba (2024) Zero Waste Campus A Framework And Digital Learning Module For Sustainable Environmental Practices In Higher Education Institution. PhD thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
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Zero Waste Campus A Framework And Digital Learning Module For Sustainable Environmental Practices In Higher Education Institution
title Zero Waste Campus A Framework And Digital Learning Module For Sustainable Environmental Practices In Higher Education Institution
title_full Zero Waste Campus A Framework And Digital Learning Module For Sustainable Environmental Practices In Higher Education Institution
title_fullStr Zero Waste Campus A Framework And Digital Learning Module For Sustainable Environmental Practices In Higher Education Institution
title_full_unstemmed Zero Waste Campus A Framework And Digital Learning Module For Sustainable Environmental Practices In Higher Education Institution
title_short Zero Waste Campus A Framework And Digital Learning Module For Sustainable Environmental Practices In Higher Education Institution
title_sort zero waste campus a framework and digital learning module for sustainable environmental practices in higher education institution
topic QA75.5-76.95 Electronic computers. Computer science
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http://eprints.usm.my/62235/1/MAYAWI%20AP%20BABA%20%40%20NALIKANT%20-%20TESIS24.pdf