EXPLORING UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS WASTE MANAGEMENT
| dc.contributor.author | Olalekan Oluwatoyosi Salami, Mariam A. Akanbi-Gada, Yusuf Ayodeji Iyanda, Barakat Adebimpe Ishola | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-02-02T20:55:10Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-02-02T20:55:10Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-11-01 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Waste generation is inherent in various processes, posing environmental and health challenges. Although Kwara State University administration is committed to maintaining a clean environment, the level of awareness among students remains unclear. This study examines the knowledge and attitudes of university undergraduates toward waste management. Three hundred and thirty-two students participated, with 96% being under 28 years old. Results showed that 66% of respondents are aware of waste management, 51% have not taken courses on the subject, and 65% are unconcerned about waste-related issues, though 78% are aware that improper waste disposal poses a health risk. Seventy-one percent would drop garbage in a car or throw it out of the window, or just dump it in a neighboring bush or drainage. The study concluded that the knowledge of students is at an intermediate level, but their attitude towards waste disposal is still insufficient and recommends integrating relevant topics and practical experiences into the undergraduate curriculum for enhanced awareness and better attitude | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2384-6801 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/3822 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | The College of Education, Kwara State University, Malete | |
| dc.title | EXPLORING UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS WASTE MANAGEMENT | |
| dc.type | Article |